UK Parliament week is a chance for schools and youth groups across the country to learn about Parliament and how our political system works. I've done a whistle-stop tour around the constituency to talk to students about my work and hear what's important to them.

The last government stopped processing those arriving in small boats and left us with the hotel use we see now. Labour are getting on with the job of clearing that backlog so that we can end the use of hotels to house asylum seekers.

It’s finally here – work has started to revitalise Bulwell Bogs and the market. I’m incredibly proud to have fought for this money as a local MP and to have been responsible for delivering it as a government minister.

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the site of the new Kimberley Hub, where building work is progressing quickly. Thanks to the hard work of Kimberley Town Council and Broxtowe Borough Council for getting this government funding spent on creating a valuable community asset.

Too many people have been sold a dream that if they come to this country, they will be housed in a hotel and be able to work illegally. We have to break this model. As part of this, we have carried largest enforcement crackdown on illegal working since records began.

I know that securing Britain’s borders is important to you, and it’s a priority for this Labour government. I told Sky News how we are ramping up raids against employers who are using illegal workers, and pushing for stronger rules to deport foreign criminals.

Labour are ramping up processing for asylum seekers, so that those in legitimate need can move on to rebuilding their lives, and those with no claim are returned as quickly as possible.