This week the House of Commons debated the topic of Assisted Dying. Kim Leadbeater MP’s Private Members Bill proposed legislation, the...

South Bristol has a long history with the tobacco industry. Generations of south Bristol families worked for W.D. & H.O. Wills, and...

In 1998, I travelled to Parliament to hear the first Labour Budget after 18 years. It was a huge moment that heralded great change....

In my role Labour’s Health Minister, I recently visited Southmead Hospital to see some of the cutting-edge treatment being provided to...

Since being appointed a Health Minister in the new Labour Government in July, I’ve been working to tackle some of the biggest challenges...

It was an inspiring few days at Labour Party conference; the first conference that Labour has held as the party of government in 15...

It was a real privilege to join students and staff from E-ACT Venturers' Academy at Bristol Beacon this week, to celebrate the school...

This week, Professor Lord Darzi published his independent investigation into the state of the NHS.   The report provided a raw and honest...

The new term is now underway in schools and colleges across south Bristol. After a well-earned summer break, I’d like to personally...

I recently met with Clare Moody, Labour's Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset, to discuss some of the ongoing challenges...

The work of the new Labour government continued over summer, but this week Parliament returned in Westminster. Three significant pieces...

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,...

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...

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...

Labour has unveiled its manifesto for change. After 14 years of failure with the Conservatives, our manifesto is a plan to kickstart...

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...

Over the weekend, I officially launched my general election campaign in Bristol South. It’s an honour to be standing again as Labour’s...

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...

It was an important week in south Bristol and across the city and country, with the elections for local councillors, metro Mayors and...

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...