Thank you to the dedicated staff at The Walton Centre for taking the time to show me their work, including some of the cutting-edge equipment helping to deliver outstanding specialist care for patients.

It's always a pleasure to welcome new independent businesses to the area. Make sure you stop by Roscoe's coffee shop and artisan bakery in Clubmoor! ☕️ 🥐

Before the school holidays, it was a pleasure to visit Archbishop Beck to catch up with staff and discuss issues including local sixth form provision.

It was a real pleasure to join celebrations to mark Norris Green Park retaining its Green Flag Award and the unveiling of its Fields In Trust plaque. These achievements reflect the dedication of local volunteers, whose commitment has helped make the park a place the whole community can be proud of.

I was pleased to meet with Rob, co-founder of Love Jasmine, and Clare, who has benefited from the charity's support. We spoke about the challenges facing charities like Love Jasmine and the need for sustainable funding to help them continue their vital work.

This week I spoke with adoptive parents and kinship carers in Parliament to hear their views on the Government’s proposals to reform adoption and kinship support. I’ll continue to advocate for all adoptive and kinship families living in Liverpool Walton.

Thanks to everyone who came along to my latest constituency surgery at Ellergreen Community Centre. A wide range of issues raised, and plenty for me and my team to take forward on behalf of constituents.

I was pleased to attend this year's National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast with my constituent Rev. Mike Hindley. It was a valuable opportunity to reflect on public service, faith and the common good.

Orrell Park Community Centre needs funding to stay open. Today I met with its volunteers and staff to see what can be done. Public and community spaces such as this are the fabric of a healthy society. See less

It was a pleasure to join constituents and campaigners at Mencap's 80th Anniversary in Parliament. An incredible milestone for a charity that does vital work supporting people with a learning disability and their families.

It was a pleasure to visit Northern Lights Parkinson’s Support Group in their new hub at Fazakerley Community Centre. Thank you for the warm welcome and for all you do to support people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

Thanks to Fazakerley Community Federation for hosting my advice surgery over the weekend. Always great to hear from constituents and take up their concerns. Milo enjoyed it too! 🐶

Strong communities are built when local people have a real stake in the future of the places they call home. Want to be involved in a £20m community-led initiative in Norris Green? Applications for the Community Board are now open: liverpool.gov.uk/council/prid...

At today's Foreign Affairs Committee session with Sir Oliver Robbins, I asked him what would have happened if Peter Mandelson's clearance had been denied.

The broken rental market must be brought under control. In parts of my constituency, homes are being turned into HMO bedsits at an alarming rate, so landlords can charge even more rip-off rents. I called on Government to look again at the evidence on rent controls.

Could you help steer a £20m community-led initiative in Norris Green? Just a few days left to apply: jobs.liverpool.gov.uk/jobs/job/Ind... #PrideInPlace

Today I was out around County Road asking residents to share their views on rent affordability in our area. Thanks to those who have already completed my survey. Your experiences will help me to fight for real change for Walton’s residents.

AI is profoundly transforming the world of work, but is our politics fit to meet the challenge?

Nearly 1 million young people are not in education, employment or training. We cannot accept that as the new normal. In Parliament, I asked how the Government will measure the success of its plans to tackle this – and how our systems must adapt as AI transforms the world of work.

Renters’ rights shouldn’t come with a price tag. Today I challenged the Government over reports renters could face fees to contest unfair rent rises. This would deter those who need help the most and allow rogue landlords to evade accountability.

Our security at sea depends on the strength of British shipbuilding. I asked the Minister what steps are being taken to ensure consistent contracts, so the industry can retain the skills and workforce it needs.

Norris Green East has secured £20m in new #PrideInPlace funding. We're looking for an independent Chair of a Community Board of local residents that will collectively decide how this new funding is spent. See below for more info and apply today! ⬇️

Private rents are most extortionate in working-class communities like Liverpool Walton. As the affordability crisis deepens, I called on the Government to bring in and pilot bold action to control rents.

Chaos in the Civil Service Pension Scheme under Capita is causing distress and hardship to my constituents, people who have worked and paid into their pensions all their lives. I spoke in today's debate to ask what sanctions will be put in place to hold Capita to account.

Since I raised this last week, I welcome reports that the Government will proscribe Iran’s IRGC, which has killed thousands of innocent Iranians. The Government should announce a timetable for bringing the necessary legislation to Parliament in the next few weeks – no delays.

The Labour Government is capping ground rents at £250 a year. Positive news for leaseholders who have been squeezed for far too long.

Norris Green East is getting £20m in funding as part of the Government's #PrideInPlace initiative. And local residents will decide how it is spent. Keep an eye out for more information about how you can get involved.

Unfair rent hikes continue to pile pressure on struggling tenants. I welcome that the Government has taken action with the Renters Rights Act. But ministers must be prepared to go further if the affordability crisis continues.

Wishing you a merry Christmas and a peaceful new year! 🎄 ✨

Great fun at the Walton LifeRooms Christmas party! I took the opportunity to thank the team for their vital work supporting Liverpool Walton constituents all year round.