EFRA Committee: EA staff ‘working 1 day in 5 for free’
At this week’s EFRA Committee session I was told by the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency that their workers are using foodbanks as a result of low pay.
Spring Budget 2023: Letter to Chancellor re West Derby constituents
Ahead of the Spring Budget tomorrow, I have written to the Chancellor about the declining living standards of my constituents.
Brilliant Pies and Politics evening in West Derby
A great turnout and excellent discussion on politics nationally and locally at our first Pies & Politics evening.
UEFA to refund LFC fans with Paris tickets
UEFA this week announced that it will issue refunds to all 19,618 Liverpool fans who had tickets for the Champions League after the near-disaster at the CL Final in Paris last May.
Parliamentary debate on civil service pay
This week I spoke in a debate in Parliament on Civil Service pay.
In Parliament: Health & Social Care Question
At Health and Social Care Questions this week, I asked the Secretary of State to deliver urgent support for disabled people in West Derby who are having to cut back on their use of medical equipment at home due to rising energy bills.
Letter on the impact of Local Housing Allowance on homelessness
This week I have written to the Chancellor on behalf of West Derby residents regarding the impact that the Local Housing Allowance freeze is having and to demand an end to no-fault evictions.
Right To Food: Number of children in food poverty doubles
The number of UK children living in food poverty has nearly doubled in a year, to four million.
Chairing the Public Accountability All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
Thank you to everyone who came to our Public Accountability All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) meeting on Tuesday.
Government proposals on Public Advocate fall short
This week Secretary of State for Justice Dominic Raab announced an "independent public advocate" for disaster victims and families. To say I am disappointed with the announcement is an understatement.
Debate in Parliament on Independent Inquiry report into CL Final in Paris
This week in Parliament I secured a debate on the Independent Inquiry panel report into events at the 2022 Champions League Final in Paris.
St Albert’s Primary School visit to Parliament
On Tuesday I thoroughly enjoyed meeting staff and pupils from St Albert’s Primary School and giving them a tour of Parliament.
Bringing the Commons EFRA Committee on a visit to Liverpool
This week I was proud to bring Parliamentary colleagues from the Commons EFRA Select Committee on a visit to Liverpool.
Letter to Minister on communities at risk of flooding
Thank you to all West Derby constituents who have been in touch about flooding and the 6 million homes in the UK that are at risk.
Motion to Parliament on the 2022 Champions League Final in Paris
2022 Champions League Final and Liverpool Football Club supporters EDM (Early Day Motion) 861: tabled on 20 February 2023.
Paris 2022: Complete exoneration of fans by Inquiry
The report published earlier this week by the Independent Panel into the near-disaster at the Champions League Final in Paris on 28 May 2022 is a complete exoneration of Liverpool fans from any blame for the terrifying situation that unfolded at Stade de France last May.