New laws to help people at risk of becoming homeless came into force at the beginning of April. The Homelessness Reduction Act was spearheaded through...

Today is the first day of National Apprenticeships Week. With millions of apprenticeships started in recent years, more pathways to skilled careers are being...

I was delighted to welcome pupils from Greenbank Preparatory School to Parliament. It was a great opportunity for them to see some historic sights and for me to...

One hundred years ago today, women won the right to vote for the first time. We’ve come such a long way, having elected two female Prime Ministers, but there is...

Making education accessible for all is vital if we are to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. I was proud to support the National Autistic...

I have joined many other colleagues in signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, and in doing so have pledged my commitment to Holocaust...

On Tuesday 28th November, I led a debate in Westminster Hall on charitable giving and fundraising websites which have made, and continue to make, a great...

It was a privilege to host St Mungo's Parliamentary reception on Wednesday 29th November. St Mungo's plays a vital role in raising awareness of issues...

I am delighted to have been re-elected by my colleagues in Parliament to serve on the Communities and Local Government Select Committee. In the previous...