Darren speaks to Channel 4 about Brexit and Bristol
Darren welcomed Channel 4 to Bristol to discuss his work on Brexit in Bristol North West and his views about what should happen next.
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Darren speaks on Social Media report
Darren spoke in a debate on the Science and Technology Committee’s Report on Social Media. He is a member of the Committee. The report, amongst other things, recommended that social media companies must be subject to a legal ‘duty of care’ to young users. Darren spoke on the need for regulators to have access to […]
Save Westbury-on-Trym and Brentry
Darren is calling on Bristol City Council to scrap controversial bus lane proposals which would see the carving up of Westbury-on-Trym village and the cutting off of Brentry. You can see Bristol City Council’s full proposals by clicking HERE. You can also attend public consultation meetings. Details are available HERE. The current proposals involve significant […]
Darren asks Government body chair about Data Ethics
As part of Science and Technology Committee Darren questioned Roger Taylor, Chair, Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation, the Government’s new body to provide thinking and advice on this topic, on their powers and other issues.
Darren highlights financial plight of nursery schools
In a debate on Maintained Nursery Schools in the House of Commons, Darren highlighted both the funding pressures they are under and the positive impacts they can have, concluding that there is a need to fund Maintained Nursery Schools.
Darren speaks in WASPI women debate
Darren spoke in a Parliamentary debate on the plight of WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women, who had their state pension ages changed without their being aware: You can watch the full debate here:
Darren states Brexit amendments position
Today, the Prime Minister brought a Brexit statement to the House of Commons to be voted on. Darren was asked to comment on it on BBC Points West, and used the opportunity to state his support for a number of amendments to the statement.
Policy Pods Episode 3: Rising Crime and Falling Police Numbers
In this episode of the podcast – which aims to answer Bristol North West residents’ policy questions – Darren investigates whether falling police numbers are causing a rise in crime. Thanks to the constituent who suggested this at a recent Cafe Politics. You can listen to the podcast on Soundcloud or on iTunes. If you have […]
Darren speaks out against anti-immigrant Immigration Bill
The Immigration Bill will set out the ending of Freedom of Movement and outline new arrangements for those who are currently covered by it. Darren criticised it for being anti-immigrant; he spoke about how the bill fails to provided for a welcoming environment for immigration, gives the Government undue power and fails to set out […]
Darren speaks in ME Parliamentary debate
Darren spoke in the house about the difficulties many patients of ME face, including highlighting the concerns of constituents who are affected, and the importance of finding what the right treatment is for this illness.
