Sharon spoke to make the case for cross-party amendments to the Consumer Rights Bill seeking to reform the secondary ticketing market in the interest of fans. 

Sharon responded to a Westminster Hall debate on discrimination surrounding elections in the UK.

Sharon was invited to speak to the Bournemouth and District Fabian Society on her Shadow Ministerial role and current priorities in Parliament.

Sharon spoke in a debate on the provisions announced in the 2014 Budget, focussing on the economy and living standards.

Sharon was asked to address professionals and carers at the conference arranged by Sunderland Carers Centre.

Sharon responded to a Westminster Hall debate on the contribution women can and do make to the economy, secured by Conservative MP Caroline Spelman.

Sharon was asked to address the GMB union's National Equalities Conference at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds.

Sharon led Labour on a Committee to approve consequential changes to the law to implement the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act.

Sharon spoke to Unison's Women's Conference at the Brigton Conference Centre on Friday 14 February 2014.

Sharon spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the findings and Government response to a report by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee on Supporting the Creative Economy.