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Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Thank you for your email about the horrific killing of veteran war correspondent Shireen Abu Aqla. I absolutely share your outright horror and my heart goes out to all of Shireen’s friends and family. The footage that has surfaced from Shireen’s funeral, showing Israeli police firing teargas at mourners and…

Evictions and Demolitions in the West Bank

Thank you for contacting me about evictions and demolitions in the West Bank. I have written extensively about this topic in the past, and feel passionately about ending violence in the region. I was appalled by the horrifying violence and heart-breaking loss of life we saw across Jerusalem, Gaza and…

Human Rights Act Reform

Thank you for contacting me about the proposed reform of the Human Rights Act. I share your concerns about the Government’s proposals to overhaul the Human Rights Act (HRA) 1998 and I can confirm that I will strongly oppose any attempts to replace it. I am proud that in 1998,…

Political Advertising

Thank you for contacting me about political advertising and electoral law. I absolutely agree that electoral law for the modern campaigning environment must be updated. I think it is vital that we protect our democracy from those seeking to sow disinformation and discord. Online political campaigning has been referred to…

Right to Roam – Access to Nature and Green Space

Thank you for contacting me about access to nature and green spaces. I agree we must support the rights of all to access nature. We are so lucky here in Sheffield to be so close to open green space, being only a stones throw away from the Peak District. During…

Freedom of Speech and the Online Safety Bill

Thank you for contacting me about freedom of speech and the draft Online Safety Bill. I know people feel very strongly about this issue and I agree in the importance of protecting freedom of speech. As you know, the Online Safety Bill was published in March 2022 and passed its…

Fur and Foie Gras Imports

Thank you for contacting me about fur imports. I absolutely agree that we should implement a ban on the import and sale of Fur and Foie Gras in the UK. This outdated and unnecessary trade should have no place in the UK’s fashion industry. As a vegetarian of over 20…

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