Seeking full state pension restitution for West Derby’s 50s-born women
Last week I tabled a further Early Day Motion on full state pension restitution to 1950s-born women and specifically to the 3,600 West Derby constituents affected.
Real Truth: Hillsborough education clearly needed
Following last weekend’s events at Anfield I have written to the latest Secretary of State for Education to further discuss taking forward our Real Truth Legacy Project to add education about Hillsborough to the school curriculum nationally. #RealTruthLegacyProject #JFT97
Defending West Derby women experiencing menopause
This week I have asked the Secretary of State a series of questions on behalf of the many women in West Derby struggling to work due to a lack of workplace support for menopausal employees.
Speaking up for West Derby’s Kinship families in Parliament
This week in Parliament I spoke up for the 635 children in kinship care in West Derby.
Right To Food: Community Kitchen pilot in West Derby
Last week I arranged a Community Kitchen pilot scheme at St Cecilia’s school in Croxteth.
Serving Liverpool West Derby constituency
As your MP, I want you to know I am working hard for you in this cost-of-living crisis.
Meeting Pope Francis on Parliamentary visit to The Vatican
I was deeply honoured to attend The Vatican on a recent visit with the Holy See All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and to meet Pope Francis in person.
Shameful treatment of workers by Royal Mail
This week I joined Labour MPs calling on Royal Mail CEO to get round the table with CWU.
Out in our constituency last week…
On Friday I met with Alder Hey Innovation, who are leading a bid for a world class children’s resource here in West Derby.
Incoming Labour Government - light at the end of the tunnel
This week, ten opinion polls show the Labour Party with an average 25-point lead over the Conservatives.
Community, industrial and political solidarity in action
I was delighted to stand with Unite the union’s striking Liverpool dockers on Saturday. The same workers made a huge donation of food to Fans Supporting Foodbanks and received huge support from the community. #UnityIsStrength #SolidarityNotCharity
Hillsborough Law Now Campaign launches in Parliament
Many injustices, but one struggle. This week I was deeply honoured to chair the Parliamentary launch of the Hillsborough Law Now Campaign, which we urgently need to protect bereaved families & survivors of disasters at the hands of the state. #HillsboroughLawNow #JFT97
Article: “A more positive way to support your team - how football fans are supporting foodbanks”
With 44% more cases, referrals and foodbank usage in first half of 2022 than last year, our Fans Supporting Foodbanks collections and the generosity of football fans is vital. But make no mistake, the entire Fans Supporting Foodbanks network wants a #RightToFood enshrined in law. Read article in full: https://t.co/o99U5c5gYV
Supporting Citizens Advice in Parliament
This week I met with Citizens Advice in Parliament to discuss the fantastic work they do to support West Derby constituents and the horrific impact that the cost-of-living crisis is having.
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee
This week at EFRA Committee I raised the issue of air quality in Liverpool and demanded stricter Government targets.
Scrutinising Govt’s Dementia strategy on behalf of constituents
This week I have tabled a series of Written Questions to Government on behalf of West Derby constituents and their loved ones affected by dementia.
Shameless Johnson forced out, but we’re still under Tory rule
Just two weeks ago Labour gained Wakefield with a strong majority which shows that we are capable of winning the seats we need to win a General Election. An opportunity awaits for a transformative Labour Government, and we must take it.
Supporting CWU’s Dog Awareness Week in Parliament
This week in Parliament I showed my support for the CWU and Royal Mail Group Dog Awareness Week.
NHS privatisation has deadly consequences for patients
Research published in a devastating report in the The Lancet shows the systemic privatisation of the NHS over the last 40 years has had deadly consequences for patients and is linked to a decline in patient care quality.