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
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