This week Stephen signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons to show his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honour those who died during the Holocaust. Friday January 27th will mark the 67th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration and extermination camp which is the site of the largest [...]

Today Stephen met a constituent Belinda Shaw from Yew Tree who is tirelessly campaigning to raise awareness about breast cancer. She is working closely with Breakthrough, a charity that is dedicated to finding the causes of breast cancer, improving detection, diagnosis, treatment and services; to raise awareness about breast cancer at local level. Stephen discussed [...]

Last night Stephen spoke in the Hillsborough debate where in a powerful display of solidarity MP’s called for the full disclosure of all documents relating to the Hillsborough disaster. Many MP’s made powerful speeches calling for the truth to be told after 22 years of campaigning. Stephen and others paid particular tribute to all campaigners [...]

Today Stephen was appointed as the Shadow Secretary of State for Education. He will be responsible for the Opposition’s policy on Education. Stephen served as a Schools Minister in the Government of 2001- 2005. Following his appointment today Stephen said: “Education is my passion, so I was absolutely delighted to have been appointed as the [...]