Last week in Westminster Hall, I secured a debate about the proposed local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire. A process that, if mishandled, could have long-term consequences for local services, community identity, and financial fairness. Under the Government’s devolution plans, all Cambridgeshire district
Last week in Parliament, I led an adjournment debate on an issue that has gone unaddressed for too long: the outdated and unjust peak-time restrictions on disabled bus passes. Under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme, eligible disabled people are entitled to
“Am I going to go blind?” It’s a question optometrists hear all too often. Tragically, in many cases, despite our best efforts, the answer is yes. Few things are more disheartening in our profession, especially when that blindness could have been prevented.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces backlash for failing to deliver on animal welfare pledges in its first year, as critics say key promises have been delayed or weakened. As reported by The Guardian, activists have criticised Labour for not fulfilling
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK cross-party group considers new legal duty to prevent genocide, aiming to shift responsibility from global courts to domestic mechanisms. As reported by The Guardian, a cross-party panel led by Lady Helena Kennedy, comprising UK politicians, lawyers,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Critics slam the UK’s skilled visa list for including DEI roles and bloggers, arguing it diverts focus from vital sectors amid rising migration concerns. As reported by GB News, diversity and inclusion professionals in Britain now qualify
I am proud to be a London MP, and of the contribution our great city makes to our country and to the world. It’s disappointing that in some quarters London-bashing has become popular again; people who want to talk down our city
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp branded Labour’s migrant deal a “gimmick,” arguing that only 6% of illegal Channel crossers would be returned. As reported by GB News, Chris Philp has criticised Labour’s migrant plan, calling it ineffective
Since my first few weeks in office as the Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam, I have been fighting for hospices. St Raphael’s, a vital hospice in North Cheam, have cared for so many of my constituents. They provide, as hospices
In the UK, around 17,000 cancers each year are caused by alcohol—that’s nearly 1 in 20 cases. Breast cancer, the most common cancer in the UK, has an especially strong link: as many as 1 in 10 breast cancer cases are attributed
Every human being deserves dignity, respect, compassion and empathy. And how we treat one another is a basic measure of us as a people and society. That is why I was keen to host a Westminster Hall debate on Refugee Citizenship Rights.
When Wes Streeting promised to create the “healthiest generation ever,” it was a bold, admirable ambition. But ambition alone doesn’t feed babies. Supporting vulnerable parents, in the weeks and months after giving birth, with community support, clear concise information and access to
