For most people like me, the NHS has been there for many of the good times as well as the difficult times in our lives, and next week will mark 70 years since its creation.

Mobile phones are a must-have in today’s world, enabling us to stay connected and share images at the touch of a button. However, the ability to take a quick photo underneath someone’s clothes, without their consent, is a new and shocking aspect of their use.

As we’ve enjoyed some rare Mediterranean weather in Manchester during the past few weeks, not many of us will have been thinking about reaching for the central heating switch.

New laws to help people at risk of becoming homeless came into force at the beginning of April. The Homelessness Reduction Act was spearheaded through Parliament last year, and I was proud to be one of the co-sponsors.

Today is the first day of National Apprenticeships Week. With millions of apprenticeships started in recent years, more pathways to skilled careers are being opened up, and apprentices up and down the country are transforming our workforce.

I was delighted to welcome pupils from Greenbank Preparatory School to Parliament. It was a great opportunity for them to see some historic sights and for me to take some tough questions!

One hundred years ago today, women won the right to vote for the first time. We’ve come such a long way, having elected two female Prime Ministers, but there is always so much more to do. I’m proud to celebrate #vote100

Making education accessible for all is vital if we are to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. I was proud to support the National Autistic Society campaign for a national autism and education strategy, to ensure that being autistic is no reason for a child to be #HeldBack

I have joined many other colleagues in signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, and in doing so have pledged my commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust, as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors

On Tuesday 28th November, I led a debate in Westminster Hall on charitable giving and fundraising websites which have made, and continue to make, a great contribution to the charity sector in the UK.