Recently, I brought a debate to the House of Commons on the Government’s response to Storm Chandra. Although this was a welcome opportunity to draw attention in Parliament to the scale of the crisis once again afflicting people across Somerset, I am
The abattoir sector is in crisis. A worrying, and steady decline of small abattoirs now sees just 60 left in 2023 and given that they have been closing at an alarming rate of 10% per year, those remaining may well disappear altogether
Broadband and internet connectivity are integral to modern life and its importance only increases, however too many rural areas struggle to realise the opportunities available because of poor broadband coverage. 17% of rural domestic premises and 30% of rural commercial premises do
Nine times out of ten, the issues that I speak on in Parliament come from correspondence or conversations that I’ve had with people in Glastonbury and Somerton. My decision to hold an adjournment debate on World Stroke Day, however, was personal. Last
I was happy to bring this debate to Parliament last week as the SEND system is failing some of the country’s most vulnerable children. My inbox is full to the brim with parents who are concerned about the wellbeing of their child
Last week I was delighted to lead a Westminster Hall debate on UK Food Security. The UK is facing a Food Security crisis as our farmers experience increasing uncertainty over the viability of their businesses, while our supermarkets continue to be flooded