As Co-Chair of the APPG on Eye Health and Visual Impairment, I was pleased to lead the first debate in over 25 years on Glaucoma, highlighting issues that I have long campaigned on. The importance of good eye health cannot be overstated.
Half of guide dog owners are forced to change or restrict where they go, legislation can change this
Imagine how hard life is if you cannot see. There are amazing people who are able to use a dog to help them go about their daily life. Dogs trained so skilfully that they can transform the opportunities for blind people. Almost
I write here today to delve into a matter of profound significance – the fortification of our strategic partnership with Morocco, and an appeal for recognition and deeper cooperation. Throughout my existence, Morocco has consistently manifested itself as a steadfast ally, demonstrating
We are coming up to halfway through 2024, the year this Tory Government promised to end rough sleeping, instead we have just seen statistics released by the Department for Levelling Up that show yet another increase in homelessness. The figures paint a
With the commencement of border checks on 30th April, much of the focus has been on the possible effects of food inflation, smuggling and road chaos. But the shockwaves have rippled into every sector of the economy and in North Shropshire the
The closure of Chatham Dockyard in 1984 had a profound impact on our community. The fallout from redundancies reverberated throughout the Medway towns, reshaping lives, and landscapes. Over a number of years, the Dockyard has been revitalised blending residential areas, offices and
Next month charities across the UK will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week. It’s an opportunity for charities and the wider public to recognise, celebrate and thank the UK’s incredible volunteers for all they contribute to our local communities, the
During a visit to Hitachi’s rail manufacturing plant in Newton Aycliffe, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has pledged to end the boom-and-bust cycle which is holding back Britain’s struggling rail manufacturing industry. On the visit, Keir Starmer and Shadow Transport Secretary Louise
Last week, I was privileged to lead a debate in Parliament on access to dentistry for cancer patients. I did this to highlight the phenomenal campaigning of my constituent, Michele. Michele is a cancer survivor who has spent years raising awareness of
The rapid growth of digital technologies is revolutionising the way that we live and work. These days most jobs have a digital element and we are now beginning to see new and exciting career opportunities across the digital economy. As Chair of
