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In Detail, In Brief: Meeting the Challenge of Reduced Emissions by 2030
In Detail, In Brief is a series of articles on the progress the Labour government is making on policy. The legacy from the Tory...


Jan 242 min read
In Detail, In Brief: Taking Action to give Children the best Start in Life
In Detail, In Brief is a series of articles on the progress the Labour government is making on policy. January 2025 has seen the Labour...


Jan 142 min read
My response to Green Party-led administration plans for Council Houses
Visit to Goram Homes' site at the Hengrove Park development, 10/01/2025 On Friday 10 January, I was pleased to visit the old Hengrove...


Nov 29, 20242 min read
Historic vote on Assisted Dying
This week the House of Commons debated the topic of Assisted Dying. Kim Leadbeater MP’s Private Members Bill proposed legislation, the...


Nov 6, 20241 min read
Action on smoking
South Bristol has a long history with the tobacco industry. Generations of south Bristol families worked for W.D. & H.O. Wills, and...


Oct 30, 20242 min read
Labour's first Budget in 14 years
In 1998, I travelled to Parliament to hear the first Labour Budget after 18 years. It was a huge moment that heralded great change....


Oct 24, 20242 min read
Change NHS: help build a health service fit for the future
In my role Labour’s Health Minister, I recently visited Southmead Hospital to see some of the cutting-edge treatment being provided to...

Oct 17, 20242 min read
Updating Parliament on Labour's plans for the NHS
Since being appointed a Health Minister in the new Labour Government in July, I’ve been working to tackle some of the biggest challenges...


Sep 28, 20241 min read
Labour Party Conference 2024
It was an inspiring few days at Labour Party conference; the first conference that Labour has held as the party of government in 15...


Sep 20, 20241 min read
Celebrating with teachers and students
It was a real privilege to join students and staff from E-ACT Venturers' Academy at Bristol Beacon this week, to celebrate the school...


Sep 13, 20241 min read
Lord Darzi Review: Building an NHS fit for the future
This week, Professor Lord Darzi published his independent investigation into the state of the NHS. Â The report provided a raw and honest...


Sep 10, 20241 min read
Back to School Update
The new term is now underway in schools and colleges across south Bristol. After a well-earned summer break, I’d like to personally...


Sep 9, 20241 min read
Meeting our Police & Crime Commissioner
I recently met with Clare Moody, Labour's Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset, to discuss some of the ongoing challenges...

Sep 6, 20241 min read
The week in Parliament; 6th September 2024
The work of the new Labour government continued over summer, but this week Parliament returned in Westminster. Three significant pieces...


Jul 13, 20241 min read
Serving as Minister of State for Health
I’m honoured to have been asked to serve as Minister of State for Health in government. The NHS supports millions of patients every week,...


Jul 11, 20241 min read
Thank you Bristol South
Nine years ago, I promised to be a straight talking, hardworking MP for Bristol South. I said I would give local people a voice, and...


Jul 1, 20241 min read
Election Update: 30th June 2024
With polling day a few days away, we are now into the final stretch of the election. I’ve really enjoyed the campaign. It’s given me the...


Jun 17, 20241 min read
Election Update: 14th June 2024
Labour has unveiled its manifesto for change. After 14 years of failure with the Conservatives, our manifesto is a plan to kickstart...


Jun 12, 20241 min read
Election Update: 11th June 2024
We’re now halfway through the election campaign, with just over three weeks until polling day. I’ve been out speaking to as many people...


Jun 3, 20241 min read
Election Update: 1st June 2024
Over the weekend, I officially launched my general election campaign in Bristol South. It’s an honour to be standing again as Labour’s...
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