Meeting Saying Goodbye Ambassador Kym Marsh to discuss Stillbirths 20th February 2018 I was delighted to welcome Andy Clark-Coates, co-founder of Saying Goodbye - along with his wife, Zoe, who was unable to attend today - and Saying Goodbye... Westminster News
Seeking local 'Health and Care Heroes’ for awards marking 70 years of the NHS 8th February 2018 The NHS is turning 70 on 5 July 2018. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements of one of the nation’s most loved institutions, to talk about... Westminster News
Third party puppy sales: Government launches call for evidence on ban 8th February 2018 A ban on third party puppy sales will be explored as part of a package of reforms to drive up animal welfare standards A call for evidence is launched today... Westminster News
Private Member's Bill: Sharon Hodgson MP on stillbirths 6th February 2018 Labour MP Sharon Hodgson gave a powerful speech during the Second Reading debate on my Private Member's Bill, which will give coroners the power to investigate... Westminster News
Plastic whale outside Parliament! 6th February 2018 Today I signed a pledge to #PassOnPlastic with Sky Ocean Rescue – a commitment to reduce single-use plastic consumption. An important example of how plastic can... Westminster News
Vote 100: I support the parliamentary anniversary of women's suffrage 6th February 2018 Vote 100 will celebrate the anniversary of the 1918 Representation of the People Act which gave all men and some women the vote for the first time, as well as... Westminster News
Petition for equal civil partnerships tops 100,000 5th February 2018 Delighted to see that since the debate on my Private Members Bill on Friday the petition for equal civil partnerships has gone from 80,000 to over 100,000 now... Westminster News
Parking (Code of Practice) Bill 2nd February 2018 Dear Colleague, Re: THE PARKING (CODE OF PRACTICE) BILL We are writing to let you know that we have started the process to give drivers new legal protections... Westminster News
Private Member's Bill passes Second Reading 2nd February 2018 I am pleased that the Government has accepted the wording of my Bill and that it was passed unanimously and has passed through Second Reading. There will no... Westminster News