I spoke in parliament today to oppose banning the direct action protest group Palestine Action under UK anti-terrorism laws. We shouldn’t confuse dissent and terror. I understand what terrorism is. I was in London on July 7thJuly 7th in 2007, and I watched this city being attacked by real terrorists.…

I voted against the Government’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill. From the when these changes were first announced in March, I had concerns – and raised these with Government. On the day the changes were announced, in Parliament I told the Minster that cuts to disability support would…

I am backing a Reasoned Amendment to the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill, put forward by my colleague Rachael Maskell MP. If passes today, this amendment would stop the bill from progressing. The text of the amendment says: “That this House, whilst noting the need for the reform…

I have joined Labour Members of Parliament to write to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to express our serious concerns regarding the EHRC’s consultation on the Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, following the Supreme Court’s ruling in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers. In…

This week I hosted a parliamentary event with UNISON about the proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). MPs and their staff were invited to hear from union officers and disabled members about how these changes will negatively affect disabled workers. In representing representing thousands of disabled public service workers,…

I have joined over 100 MPs to sign an amendment which, if passed, would halt the Government’s planned social security cuts. The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill has not had a formal consultation with disabled people. It has not been co-produced by them or their carers. MPs are…

In the House of Commons today, the Government made a statement about the Iran-Israel conflict. I asked the Foreign Secretary whether we are to really believe that strikes led by Trump and Netanyahu – two hard right authoritarian with no love for a rules based international order – are really…

I tabled in a motion in Parliament celebrating the 80th anniversary of Age UK Norwich. The motion reads: “That this House congratulates Age UK Norwich as it celebrates 80 years of service to older people in Norwich and parts of Norfolk and Waveney, improving the quality of life for our…

Today I voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which has also been commonly referred to as the Assisted Dying Bill. It wasn’t a decision I took lightly. I know from speaking to many constituents and reading your messages that this is an issue people…