This afternoon I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate secured by my Honourable Friend the Member for Stretford and Urmston. In my speech, I spoke of the importance of Women's Centres in supporting, educating and counselling women in a suitable environment to prepare them for a future away from the criminal justice system. Women’s centres are central to the success of the Female Offender Strategy. … [Read more...]
Parliamentary Debates
Functioning of the existing law relating to assisted dying
This afternoon I took part in a debate on the law relating to assisted dying. I regularly visit Ty Olwen and see the dignified, loving care they provide to people, however I know that some people living with a terminal illness would not choose to enter a hospice. The point is that everybody should have the right control their own life, and ultimately their own death. … [Read more...]
Acquired Brain Injury
https://youtu.be/D6__jpUtRyU This afternoon I was delighted to speak in a debate on acquired brain injury, secured by my good friend Chris Bryant MP. The debate was called to urge the Government to support the findings of the APPG on Acquired Brain Injury's report and to ensure guaranteed fullneuro-rehabilitation as needed. During my speech I highlighted the case of George, who I have been in … [Read more...]
Children’s Funeral Fund
https://youtu.be/Coj2ugbcw14 Last night, I held an adjournment debate in the House of Commons on children's funeral costs; two years, five months and four days after the first time I held such a debate. In this debate, I spoke of the unimaginable devastation of losing a child, much like I did in November 2016. It isn't easy to stand and share my heartache, but I do so because I know that it … [Read more...]
Prevention of retail crime
Yesterday afternoon, I took part in a Westminster Hall debate on the prevention of retail crime, secured by David Hanson MP. Retail crime has a far reaching impact - from the retailers who face losses from theft, to the violence, threats and abuse faced by workers. For many years, I have been an ardent supporter of Usdaw's Freedom from Fear Campaign and am acutely aware of the prevalence of … [Read more...]
Waste Incineration
In this morning's debate on regulation of the incineration of waste, I raised the subject of the proposed incinerator in Llansamlet, which has resulted in more than 2,500 complaints to Swansea Council’s planning committee. Placing a waste incinerator in the middle of Llansamlet is detrimental to the community and we should be looking at other ways to dispose of our waste. With such a vast … [Read more...]
Modern Slavery Debate
This morning I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on modern slavery and victim support on behalf of the shadow front bench. There is cross party support for eradicating this abhorrent practice and you can view the full debate here. … [Read more...]
Franchising of Crown Post Offices
This afternoon I took part in a debate calling for an end to privatisation by the backdoor. The closure of Crown Post Offices in having an impact on jobs, accessibility and is trusting one of the most valuable services in the hands of the UK's worst high street retailer. … [Read more...]
Misogyny as a Hate Crime
This morning I responded on behalf of the Opposition, to a Westminster Hall Debate on misogyny. All too often, society and the legal system continue to trivialise these acts of abuse and there is a long overdue need for a change in the law so that misogynistic acts are treated as the serious hate crimes that they actually are. Misogyny is a crime motivated by hostility and it needs … [Read more...]
Welsh Grand Committee
Today the Welsh Grand Committee met to discuss the effect of the Autumn Budget on Wales. In my speech, I talked about the injustice served to Welsh women born in the 1950s and the need for a UK-wide Children's Funeral Fund. … [Read more...]
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