Having long held an interest in sustainability, The Greenstreams Project was set up in 2009 with the help of a dedicated, core group of campaigners. The purpose of Greenstreams was to clean up the rivers around Huddersfield, with a focus ……
In my article Saving Lives with Seatbelts – with a Little Help from Charles and Diana | Barry Sheerman, I detail the car accident that started my lifelong ambition to reduce death and serious accidents in road crashes, an accident ……
In last week’s debate on the Budget Resolutions, I delivered possibly my last speech on the Budget, after 44 years of serving as a Member of Parliament for Huddersfield. It is the 50th Budget I have experienced, delivered by the … Continue…
Ever since I was a child of 10 or 11, I have held a deep interest in transport safety. At that age I was lucky enough to win a prize at school for passing my Cycling Proficiency Test. The prize was … Continue reading →
I regularly see commuters on the London Underground standing on the platform and staring up at the screen that announces the time of the next train. Very often they have a look of irritation on their face. I understand what … Continue…
Libraries For Primaries Event The other day I had the pleasure of attending the pre-launch event of the Libraries for Primaries report being published by the National Literacy Trust. The event was a celebration of a cause that deeply…
Why Grassroot Movements are Important Over the course of my parliamentary career, I have been a keen and active social entrepreneur, this includes environmental and sustainable initiatives. These include Sustainable Huddersfield, the…
This month we have seen the Government dragged into a crisis of integrity yet again. The Chairman of the Conservative Party, Nadhim Zahawi, has been found guilty of mismanaging his tax accounts whilst chancellor, having to pay back…
2022 has been a challenging year for so many. Whether recovering from the impact of the COVID pandemic, witnessing the war in Ukraine, or feeling the bite of the cost-of-living crisis, I know it has been tough for many. That’s … Continue…
Labour’s plan In this blog I want to talk about Labour’s Green Growth plan. The planet is getting warmer, increasing the risks of flooding and extreme weather. Labour wants to take the country forward by harnessing British manufacturing…
As I write this blog post, Rishi Sunak has been our Prime Minister for just under a week. I’m as fed up as anyone at seeing the never-ending Tory psychodrama play out in real time. We have just witnessed the … Continue reading →
Tomorrow is my birthday! I want to use it to raise awareness for some of the fantastic charities I get to work with as MP for Huddersfield. If you’re feeling generous, do consider supporting their work. The Welcome Centre Platform ……
Over the last few weeks, I have read many emails from constituents regarding the current energy price crisis, and I would like you to know that I share your deep concerns. Families across the country are facing a catastrophic rise ……
As Parliament goes into its Summer Recess, MPs have all returned home to their constituencies. This is the longest recess of the year, stretching from the 22nd July to the 5th September. Throughout this period, my office and I will ……
Last Friday, I had the privilege of cutting the ribbon to open up Home-Start Kirklees’ new office located in Bates Mill just outside the town centre. It was a lively event, with great attendees. It is always a pleasure to work with local…
As June draws to a close, the country is once again gripped by industrial action on a scale not seen on the railways for over 30 years. The Conservative Government is paralysed by its own internal division, its only means … Continue…
Over the last two weeks, Parliament has paused for the Easter holidays. I thought this would be a good time to update you on some of my recent work. Of course, Putin’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine remains the most substantial, … Continue…
We have all been shocked by the horrific scenes emanating out of Ukraine over the last two weeks. President Putin’s cowardly and illegal war surmounts to war crimes. His attacks against innocent civilians are depraved and we all mourn the…
Does each one of us possess an inalienable right to breathe clean air? Or do we settle for a poisonous alternative, an alternative whereby each one of us is subjected to harmful emissions, with devasting implications for our health and ……
On Tuesday I had the privilege of presenting a Ten-Minute Rule Bill to the House of Commons. A Ten-Minute Rule Bill is a way that MPs can argue for a certain law to be made or changed. It’s very rare … Continue reading →
What is levelling up? Like many, this is a question I’ve pondered over the last two years since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister. With Michael Gove promising to finally release his long-delayed white paper on levelling up this month,…
On the first Prime Ministers Questions of the year, Angela Rayner caught Boris Johnson off-guard by grilling him on the latest inflation figures. Angela’s pointed questions come off the back of worrying rises in inflation, with some…
As Parliament breaks for Christmas, I would like to take this opportunity to update my constituents on what I have been working on over the last month. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish you all a … Continue reading →
Return from November Recess As Parliament broke for Recess this month, I thought it would be a good time to provide an update to my constituents on my latest work in the House of Commons in the week leading up to … Continue reading →
I have a close personal interest in issues that affect autistic people and the wider neuro-divergent community, as well as a professional interest having previously chaired the Education Select Committee. As a result of this interest,…
I’m sure you, like me, have been watching the news reports unfold of the impact of HGV driver shortages across the country with real concern. The HGV driver shortage has had a profound impact on so many elements of our … Continue reading →
Two weeks ago, at Prime Ministers Questions, I asked the Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, if he was really committed to levelling up the North of England and our regions. In recent months we have heard a lot from the Government about…
As Parliament has returned from Summer recess this month, I thought it would be a good time to provide an update to my constituents on my work over this past month in the House of Commons Chamber. Levelling Up At Prime … Continue reading →