Happy Friday everyone! Here's what I've been up to as your MP this week!
Horrified by the attempts of bad-faith actors to use Monday's brutal attack as justification to enact violence, disorder, and the targeting of immigrants and people of colour across Belfast.
Hatred has no place in the UK - nor should politicians who seek to incite it.
The UK govt's piecemeal sanctions and "guidance" regarding illegal settlements in Palestine are simply not enough.
We need genuine action in the face of repeated war crimes and abuses by the Israeli govt - sanctions on senior Israeli govt officials & a ban on settlement trade.
Absolutely delighted to see the govt finally confirm the new Natural History GCSE, a long-running Green Party campaign. Now let’s make sure it truly equips young people to protect nature & tackle the climate crisis - take part in the consultation on subject content here:
Sentencing protesters as terrorists when they have not been convicted of terrorism offences is massively concerning and flies in the face of justice. Their sentences must be reviewed.
Deeply concerning to see the Defence Secretary has resigned over internal defence funding disputes.
As Britain faces down dire threats, from cyberwarfare to climate breakdown, the public needs to see a genuine strategic approach to security - not more division and delay.
The government has committed to holding a summit on tackling illicit financial flows - now we need to ensure that actions are put in place which match the scale of the threat dirty money poses to our democracy and politics.
I have written to the Minister for Women and Equalities to reflect the concerns of my constituents about the EHRC Code of Practice, and to urge her to allow a free vote on the guidance in Parliament.
Trans people, like all people, deserve to live in dignity and safety - their voices must be heard.
