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Jan 18, 20231 min read
PMQ's
No one is above the tax laws of the United Kingdom, including the Prime Minister and his Cabinet. My question to Rishi Sunak
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Nov 29, 20221 min read
Urgent Question re COP27
Since the end of COP 27 there has been an Urgent Question on COP in the House of Commons. Watch my question to the Minister of State at...
Nov 1, 20221 min read
My question to the Home Secretary re her own security breaches
Yesterday I challenged the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman on the fact she used her personal device and personal email 𝟔 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 to...
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Police Bill - Right to protest
During the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Debate today, I made an intervention with regards to the right to protest.
Dec 9, 20211 min read
Rail Plan for the North
Following the scrapping of the Northern Powerhouse, I today got to question ministers and unpick the Government 'Bus Replacement' Rail...
Dec 1, 20211 min read
Reduction in community debt debate
During the Reduction in Community Debt debate, I expressed my disappointment that the additional MaPS (Money and Pensions Service) Debt...
Nov 18, 20211 min read
Northern Powerhouse
Today, I invited the Transport secretary to travel with me from Otley in my constituency to Manchester to see the issues public transport...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
COP 26 question to PM, Boris Johnson
Today, following COP26, I asked the PM if we would deliver the adaptation measures that small island developing states need so they don't...
Oct 25, 20211 min read
Manufacturing and Net Zero
Last week in the Climate Committee progress report I spoke about low carbon manufacturing capabilities in the UK.
Oct 25, 20211 min read
Housing and net zero - Climate Change Committee Progress Report
Last week I spoke at the Climate Committee Progress Report 2021, one of the issues I raised was on planning and net zero.
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Afghanistan Westminster Debate
In the debate on Afghanistan today I made the point that we in Leeds are ready to welcome refugees but they need safe corridors through...
Feb 23, 20211 min read
Call to retain reduced VAT at 5% till end of September
I have been contacted by hundreds of my constituents, who are working in Tourism, Leisure and the Creative Arts Industries, during the...
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Trade Bill Debate
Yesterday I spoke in the Trade Bill debate, defending amendments on: Food Standards NHS Scrutiny Northern Ireland and Human Rights
Jan 11, 20211 min read
24hr Vaccine Roll-out
Boris Johnson says that people don't want a 24-hour vaccination programme. I think he's wrong.
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Black History Debate
I was honoured to speak in the Black History Debate on Tuesday (20th October) aimed at celebrating and raising awareness of black history...
Oct 14, 20201 min read
Hospitality Trade 'Bleeding Out'
Having met with Leeds bars and restaurants at my round table this week, I asked the Government what provision they will give to...
Sep 9, 20201 min read
Clean Air Zone in Leeds
Today I got to question neighbouring Leeds Conservative MP, Andrew Stuart in the Commons, with regard to the Clean Air Zone in Leeds.
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