The Environment Bill does not go far enough
Yesterday in Parliament, the long-delayed Environment Bill came back before MPs, after being amended and…
Kerry McCarthy Labour MP for Bristol East
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Minister Won’t Rule Out Axing Electric Vehicle Grants
This week, after the Government unveiled its woefully inadequate Net Zero Strategy, I asked what…
Calling for Lifesaving Drug Testing
Over a single weekend in Bristol this summer, one young person died and 20 others…
Tribute to Sir David Amess
After the tragic killing of Sir David Amess as he held his constituency surgery last…
Local Press: ‘Why the £20 uplift must stay’
In my latest Fishponds Voice column (below), I wrote about the Government’s decision to cut…
Still waiting for Action on Safer Streets for Women
This week, in an Urgent Question about tackling violence against women and girls, I asked…
We must scrap new Fossil Fuel projects
Climate experts are clear that if we are going to achieve net zero emissions then…
Back British Farming
Today on #BackBritishFarmingDay, I called out the Tory MPs who claim to back British farming…
Local Press: ‘Time to get serious about animal welfare’
In my latest Fishponds Voice column, I highlight the Government’s failures on animal welfare –…
Deforestation event
It was a pleasure to host and speak at a Parliamentary event on deforestation this…
Afghanistan debate
I was disappointed that I didn’t get the chance to speak during yesterday’s debate on…
St George Litter Pick
As it’s summer recess and, with Covid restrictions lifting, I’ve been getting out and about…