As the country nears the 50th anniversary of Carer’s Allowance, we should be marking a moment of national pride. Back in 1976, the Labour Government led by Harold Wilson made the UK the first country in the world to recognise the immense
In 2017, I made my maiden speech in Parliament, I talked about how we all bring our personal experience to Westminster. For me, that was the death of my husband by suicide and I pledged to make suicide prevention a key part
The ScandalThousands of business owners were systematically defrauded when banks lent money without explaining the toxic risks of derivative products attached to loans – products that were in many cases fraudulently concealed. After the Global Financial Crisis, banks used these means to
London, UK, April 20, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) UK Parliament debate breaking news is dominating the national agenda in London UK 2026 as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to face intense questioning over the Mandelson vetting controversy involving Peter Mandelson. The issue
Earlier this week, I was proud to secure a debate in the House of Commons on the experiences and outcomes for young people with cancer – a subject too often overlooked, but one that affects thousands of families across the UK. Every
The growing prevalence of neuroendocrine cancer in the United Kingdom is a stark reminder that the label of “rare” can often be a dangerous misnomer in our healthcare system: for thousands of people, this diagnosis marks the beginning of an uphill struggle
I recently led the debate considering the e-petition relating to statutory menstrual leave for people with endometriosis and adenomyosis. These conditions cause chronic pain as a result of the excess growth of tissue similar to the lining of the womb in areas
We all take water for granted, at least we did until this winter. For many across West Kent, there was nothing coming out of the taps for days. Across Tonbridge, Edenbridge, the North Downs villages and beyond, problems with supplies have cut
If you had predicted on the morning after the 2024 General Election that the political landscape of April 2026 would look like a fragmented kaleidoscope, most Westminster observers would have suggested a lie-down and a strong cup of tea. Yet, here we
On Tuesday last week the Supreme Court of the British Indian Ocean Territory blocked the attempt of the UK Government to remove Chagossian First Minister, Misley Mandarin, and five other Chagossians from the Chagos Island, Pero Banhos. The Chagossians were forcibly removed
Radiation exposure, that has caused decades of suffering and unimaginable loss for our servicemen, their families, and indigenous communities, during Britain’s nuclear testing programme in the 1950s and 60s may yet stand as one of the gravest state injustices of our time.
Every day, as a Member of Parliament I am contacted by constituents facing urgent and often deeply personal challenges. Some are about local services, others about health or family crises, and each one is a reminder of the real lives behind the
