Pubs, restaurants, cafés, and hotels don’t just contribute billions to our economy – they create local jobs, support vibrant town centres, and bring people together. But the hospitality sector has been hit hard. Years of workforce shortages, the Covid pandemic, … read more
Across the country, people are being held back not by a lack of potential, but by a lack of access to the training they need to succeed. From care homes to construction sites, clean energy to HGV driving, employers are … read more
It’s marketed as harmless fun – a quick spin, a flutter, a chance to win big. As the MP for a town with a racecourse, I’m no stranger to gambling. As a liberal I view this as both a freedom-to … read more
Years of Conservative mismanagement pushed our NHS to breaking point and Labour’s promises won’t be enough without urgent reform. Nowhere is that clearer than in our emergency care services. From patients dying in A&E waiting rooms, to families waiting hours … read more
The youth worker who helps a shy teenager find their voice in a drama group.The community centre that gives kids a place to go after school.The outdoor expedition that sparks a lifelong love of the environment. Youth work changes lives … read more