The Latest Breaking News from Paul Blomfield

Assisted dying Bills aim to ‘fix problem’, says ex-MP whose father took own life

Paul Blomfield said his elderly father died alone after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Talking Horses: racing’s affordability checks debate divides Westminster

The Jockey Club’s petition to abandon the controversial new checks drew mixed responses from MPs on Monday

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

Jeremy Hunt strikes post-Brexit banking deal with Switzerland

Treasury claims new finance deal only possible because of Brexit

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023

Eddie Izzard fails in bid to be selected as Labour candidate for Sheffield Central

Eddie Izzard had hoped to become a general election candidate for Labour

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022

MP Paul Blomfield makes emotional plea for change in law on assisted dying

The Sheffield Central Labour MP shared how his father’s death had made him want to campaign to save other families from being ‘miserable’.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Journalist Paul Mason joins Labour race in Sheffield Central

Mason and Eddie Izzard vying for nomination in safe seat but two local councillors seen as favourites

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022

Eddie Izzard launches campaign to become Labour MP

The comedian, 60, has announced her intention to join the race to become the party’s candidate for Sheffield Central.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022

Eddie Izzard launches campaign to become Labour MP for Sheffield Central

The 60-year-old comedian is looking to follow current Sheffield MP Paul Blomfield

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2022

Woman traumatised by mum's final months to travel to New Zealand for assisted death

Avril Barker is exploring the possibility of travelling 11,000 miles to her former home of New Zealand to benefit from the nation's assisted dying laws

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2022

Ministers pushing for gambling reforms told to ignore outside interferences

MPs need to address regulation, education and treatment of addictions

Wales Online · Mar 22, 2022