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
The challenges facing policing in Britain have never been more complex, yet the system is stuck in the past and at crisis point. Years of the Conservatives ineffective resourcing and mismanagement of our policing service have left communities feeling abandoned … read more
Right now, 90,000 men, women and children are stuck in the UK’s asylum backlog. Most have been waiting over six months just for the Home Office to make an initial decision on their asylum application. 28,000 have been waiting more … read more