Asking the Prime Minister to Support Welsh Steel 23 May 2023 I asked the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to support the UK steel industry. Watch my full question above. Read more →
Progressive Britain Conference 17 May 2023 On Saturday I was invited to speak at the Progressive Britain conference, where I set out: ❌ Why Labour’s values tell us we must stop the dangerous Channel Crossings. ❌ Why Sunak’s Bigger Backlog Bill will make this harder. ✅ Labour’s 5pt plan to fix the broken Tory asylum system. Read more →
Diabetes UK Drop In 10 May 2023 More than 5 million people in the UK are living with diabetes. I joined Diabetes UK on Wednesday to find out how we can make sure everyone has the support they need to live well with the condition Read more →
Illegal Migration Bill – Report Stage 27 Apr 2023 I continued my work as Shadow Immigration Minister on holding the UK Government to account and representing Labour during the Illegal Migration Bill report stage. You can see my full intervention above. Read more →
The Persecution of Vladimir Kara-Murza 17 Apr 2023 I am honoured to call Vladimir Kara-Murza my friend, he is the bravest man I know. I reminded the Minister that he is a British citizen. Why is it that the UK government has failed to sanction the 29 officials who persecuted him whilst the US, Canada and Latvia have acted decisively? Read more →
Labour’s £3 billion Green Steel Fund 29 Mar 2023 Myself and my colleague Ruth Jones made the point to the Government that a vibrant and competitive steel industry has to be at the heart of any growth strategy, and that the UK Government’s continued dithering and delay when it comes to stepping up and showing the Welsh steel industry the support that… Read more →
Hong Kong Summit 28 Mar 2023 Hong Kongers are on the frontline of the fight for democracy, and Britain has been right to fulfil our moral & legal obligations to BNOs. I spoke at the Hong Kong Summit about fixing issues with the BNO scheme. Hong Kong needs the free world, & the free world needs… Read more →
Questioning Secretary of State on Steel Industry 24 Mar 2023 Yesterday, I asked Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch to clarify her remarks that a UK steel industry is “not a given”. Minister Nusrat Ghani claimed the comments were ‘misrepresented’! Proof will be in the pudding, with steel industries globally needing billions of pounds in government support for a green transition. Read more →
Labour Friends of Taiwan 20 Mar 2023 I was delighted to attend the launch of Labour Friends of Taiwan. It is critical that we build stronger ties between Britain and Taiwan, and this new group with help to do so. Read more →
Questioning the Minister on Silicone Valley Bank 13 Mar 2023 I questioned the Economic Secretary to the Treasury on Silicone Valley Bank. My question: “The Minister said that SVB UK was a subsidiary of the American bank, but in this country a separate banking licence was given to SVB UK. May I therefore push him on the risk assessment around… Read more →
The UK’s Relationship with China 13 Mar 2023 I questioned the Foreign Minister on the UK’s relationship with China. “Building on the question asked by the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green, does the Foreign Secretary agree that we need an in-depth strategic audit of every aspect of our country’s relationship with China, from defence to… Read more →
Firearms Bill 03 Mar 2023 I spoke during the debate around the Firearms Bill, see my full speech above. I congratulate the hon. Member for West Bromwich West on this important Bill and thank the hon. Member for Clwyd South for presenting it and speaking on his behalf so eloquently. It is frequently said that… Read more →
Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill 03 Mar 2023 I spoke in the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill debate about tractor and equipment theft and how damaging it is to our farmers. “It is not every day that we get the chance to debate an issue that commands such a high degree of consensus among Members of the House. I… Read more →
Saint David’s Day Welsh Affairs Debate 02 Mar 2023 Today I spoke in the Saint David’s Day Welsh Affairs debate. You can view the full speech below or watch above. Read more →
Saint David’s Day 01 Mar 2023 It was lovely to be at the raising of the Welsh flag in Westminster today, to mark Saint David’s Day. Read more →
Steel Tariffs and the Northern Ireland Protocol 28 Feb 2023 Scrapping tariffs on steel moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is welcome, but the Windsor Framework makes no mention of quotas. Yesterday in the chamber I asked the PM about quotas, but he chose not to answer my question. My Question: The scrapping of tariffs on steel will be… Read more →
Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme 24 Feb 2023 I am honoured to be part of the armed forces parliamentary scheme & earlier this month during recess earlier this month, we went to the Falkland Islands. It was a real privilege to see the highly professional work that our army, navy and air force are doing. Read more →
Celtic Freeport Speech 21 Feb 2023 Wales was the cradle of the first industrial revolution and now we can be the cradle of the green industrial revolution. The Celtic Freeport would be the launch pad for Floating Off-shore Wind, bringing £5.5bn local investment, 16,000 high-skill jobs, bring down household energy bills & support green steelmaking. “The… Read more →
Written Questions on Prepayment Energy Meters 17 Feb 2023 It is shameful that the forced installation of prepayment meters is cutting off people’s heat and power, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society. I believe it is well past the time for action to halt energy companies cutting people off by the backdoor. Unfortunately, I believe… Read more →
Written Questions on Missing Unaccompanied Child Refugees 16 Feb 2023 I am deeply concerned by recent reports that unaccompanied asylum-seeking children have gone missing from Home Office-procured hotel accommodation. On 24 January, the Immigration Minister admitted that 200 asylum-seeking children remained missing. They include at least 13 children under the age of 16. According to Sussex Police, one in four… Read more →
Speech to Universities Wales 09 Feb 2023 This week I was pleased to speak at an event organised by Universities Wales. The UK Government has completely botched delivery of the Shared Prosperity Fund, so Welsh universities are facing a funding cliff edge – possibly leading to 1,000 job losses. The prize-winning, globally renowned Specific project at Swansea… Read more →