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. The report provided a raw and honest...
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- 3 days ago
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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...
- 4 days ago
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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...
- 7 days ago
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
- May 30
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Election Update: 24th May 2024
Finally Rishi Sunak has realised that his time is up and has called a General Election for 4th July. It was an honour to be elected as...
- May 7
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Weekly Update: 3rd May 2024
It was an important week in south Bristol and across the city and country, with the elections for local councillors, metro Mayors and...
- Apr 29
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Weekly Update: 26th April 2024
I want to thank everyone who has shared their well wishes with me in the last week. I was really touched by the number of messages I...
- Apr 19
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Weekly Update: 19th April 2024
Some personal news this week. Following surgery on my leg last November, I received a melanoma diagnosis before Christmas and recently...
- Mar 19
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Weekly Update: 15th March 2024
Since becoming an MP, I have campaigned to legalise assisted dying – believing that terminally ill people should have the right to choose...
- Mar 8
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Weekly Update: 8th March 2024
The Government announced its Spring Budget this week. The Prime Minister and Chancellor provided the absurd spectacle of telling people...
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Weekly Update: 1st March 2024
This week saw my annual South Bristol Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair take place in Hengrove, with lots of young people coming to the event...
- Feb 23
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Weekly Update: 23rd February 2024
Since I last wrote this round-up, another Labour MP has been elected to represent the Bristol area. Last week’s by-election in Kingswood...
- Feb 11
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Weekly Update: 9th February 2024
This week, I spoke in Parliament both in my capacity as a spokesperson for Labour’s health team, and to raise important issues for...
- Feb 4
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Weekly Update: 2nd February 2024
It’s been a distressing week in south Bristol since I last wrote this round up. The tragic death of two young boys in Knowle West has...
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