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28th November 2014
Earlier this year I won the chance to introduce a Bill into Parliament on any subject of my choice. It marked the start of my campaign to strengthen the National Minimum Wage and make work pay. You can read my Bill in full here.On Friday 28 November my Bill was scheduled for discussion in the House... More
25th November 2014
Earlier this year I won the lottery. Not the national lottery (although with Christmas around the corner that would have been quite handy)!My name was pulled out of the hat in a special draw that takes place in Parliament each year. It gave me the chance to introduce a Bill into the House of Commons... More
19th November 2014
As Shadow Justice Minister for Youth Justice, on Wednesday 19th November I had the pleasure of speaking at the Youth Justice Board's annual convention in Telford. The event brought together youth charities, justice experts and Youth Offending Teams from across the country.I spoke about the new challenges... More
13th November 2014
At 11am on the 11th of November people around the country paused in silence to remember the sacrifice of those who have fallen in the service of our country.This has been a particularly poignant year of remembrance.In June we remembered that it was 70 years since the Allies laid siege to the Normandy... More
1st November 2014
On Saturday 1st November I was delighted to speak at a special 'Stories from Conflict' event in Oldham, reflecting on the First World War as part of of the local council's 'Oldham Remembers' programme. Here is my speech in full. <<<<Check against delivery>>>&... More
