Mayor Khan must get a grip on violent crime 7th July 2018 It would be an understatement to say that I am concerned about crime in London – in particular moped and knife crime. The last couple few weeks have seen... Opinions
Making the case for overseas aid 4th June 2018 Like all Members of Parliament, I receive hundreds of emails every week from constituents giving their views or asking questions. These range from the big... Opinions
Parliament spoke with one voice on anti-Semitism; Jeremy Corbyn wasn’t listening 23rd April 2018 This month saw the first ever parliamentary debate in the chamber of the House of Commons on anti-Semitism. Apart from the topic, what really separated it from... Opinions
Anti-Semitism must be tackled from the top 27th March 2018 It seems the Labour Party can’t go a day without a new accusation of anti-Semitism. I am acutely aware of the concern this is causing, well-illustrated by the... Opinions
A Budget to make Britain fit for the future 22nd November 2017 Delivering a Budget is one of the hardest jobs in frontline politics. The Chancellor has to plan and bring in measures that will help as many people as possible... Opinions