Final MEP Report – 31 January 2020
My Final Report – 31 January 2020
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My final speech in the European Parliament
Speaking for the final time in the European Parliament, I explain why I will be voting against the Withdrawal Agreement.
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General Election Reflections
Labour List has published my article on why the Party’s ambivalence toward Brexit prior to and during the General Election, ended up being the worst of both worlds.
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Speaking after AFCO Committee vote on Withdrawal Deal
Last week, I spoke for the final time on this Committee, immediately after they voted (reluctantly) to approve the withdrawal agreement, prior to it being presented to the European Parliament next week.
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EU & UK citizens’ rights after 31 January
Speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, for what will be the final session for British MEPs, on the continued importance of fighting for UK and EU citizens’ rights.
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Speaking in the European Parliament: 18 December 2019
Speaking in Strasbourg after the UK General Election, I reminding MEPs that 53% of the UK voted for parties that voted for a second referendum, and that PM Johnson is already reneging on promises he made and will press for a Hard Brexit.
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My Latest Article in Labour List
Reflecting on the poor election result for our party in Labour List, I argue that our Brexit policy was not wrong, but that it did not go far enough.
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Brexit Debate in the European Parliament on 22 October
Speaking in the chamber on the Withdrawal Act bill, the need for a confirmatory referendum and Labour’s position on a Brexit referendum in any circumstances.
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Speaking at the People’s Vote March: 19 October 2019
Addressing the Labour and Left bloc near Hyde Park at the start of the Let Us Be Heard march. Click here to start video.
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Speaking in the European Parliament Brexit Debate
My contribution to the Brexit debate in the European Parliament, outlining how Boris Johnson is playing the blame game, tabling proposals that are unworkable and which he knows the EU and people on the island of Ireland will reject.
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Speaking in the Brexit policy debate at Labour Conference
My contribution to the Brexit debate on Monday 23 September at Labour Party Conference in Brighton.
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European Parliament Debate on Kashmir
Last week I chaired a conference on Kashmir in Brussels. This week I spoke in the debate in the chamber, calling on the EU and its member states to put pressure on India to address the situation it has created in Azad Kashmir.
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Speaking in the European Parliament debate on Brexit
Speaking in the European Parliament debate on Brexit about Johnson’s minority government, opposition parties united against no deal, and the shift against Brexit among the British people.
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Labour can’t be ambiguous about the next EU referendum
Writing in Labour List I explain why Labour cannot afford to be ambiguous about the next EU referendum.
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Labour must become the party of Remain & Reform
I have co-written an article in Labour List with my colleague Jude Kirton-Darling MEP and Mike Buckley of the Labour for a People’s Vote campaign.
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Why the EPLP voted for Ursula von der Leyen
My response to an article in Thursday’s Labour List which criticised the EPLP’s decision to vote in support of the nomination of Ursula von der Leyen as the next European Commission president.
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Interview on France24
This week I was interviewed by France24 on the European elections and Labour’s Brexit position.
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Brexiteers are falling behind
In my latest article for Labour List, I argue that while the European election results were not good for Labour, nor were they good for the Brexit supporting parties. Labour must move to a wholehearted backing of a public vote on Brexit in order to stop haemorrhaging votes.
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Why misgivings about a new referendum are unfounded
Some Labour MPs are uneasy about our leadership calling for a referendum on May’s Brexit deal. They have four main arguments against this position. My latest article in Labour List challenges their assertions.
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Labour MPs who’ve ruled out a referendum should think again
I have co-written an article for Labour List with Wakefield’s MP Mary Creagh. We recognise that some Labour MPs are hesitant about holding another EU referendum, but although we understand their caution, the arguments simply don’t stack up.
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Brexit Options Are Running Out
Although the new year has seen several Brexit options being discussed, in fact the actual options for Labour MPs on Brexit are increasingly clear. My latest article for Labour List.
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Autumn 2018 Report
An update on my work in Yorkshire, Brussels, at Labour Party conference and elsewhere.
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Why Labour MPs in Leave seats shouldn’t fear voting down a Tory Brexit
Writing for Labour List I argue Labour colleagues should not enable right-wing Tory and UKIP politicians – who fear that the people may have changed their minds – in opposing a public vote on the Brexit deal.
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What does Labour Conference’s Brexit Motion mean in practice?
Brexit has been one of the main issues discussed at this year’s Labour Party Conference, and Labour’s policy has been clarified. Here is a summary of where we stand now, and how the various options may play out in the coming weeks.
