Pensioners deserve security in retirement. That’s what Labour told us before last year’s General Election. And I agree. But as soon as they got into power, they took that security away from pensioners in Mid Bedfordshire and across the country. People who
Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Whether through education, extracurricular activities, or access to mental health support, investing in our children and young people is one of the most important things we can do as a society. Youth services—both universal
When 17-year old Illya Habibi was killed in a knife attack in December 2023 in my constituency, he was just minutes away from a local police station. Illya had his whole life ahead of him. He, alongside far too many more young
For over 25 years, Open Access has been a successful component of UK Rail. It has delivered substantial benefits to passengers in underserved parts of the country. Along with cost-saving and environmental benefits, Open Access has driven innovation, delivered choice and also
In the heart of Birmingham lies the vibrant communities of Erdington, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, and South Oscott, areas bursting with untapped potential. Yet, for too long, systemic barriers have held them back. My constituency ranks among the top five most deprived areas
Twenty-two years ago, I became part of a club no-one wants to join: the young widows club. My husband, Nick, had died of oesophageal cancer, leaving me with an 18-month-old baby and a toddler. Not long after, I joined a support group
Low-income countries are being crippled by unsustainable debt. Many governments now spend more servicing their debt repayments than they do on their healthcare and education systems. Clearly, the international debt architecture is failing. Despite $130 billion of debt cancellation in the last
Last week I was proud to present the First Reading of Sam’s Law – otherwise known as the Water Safety Bill – to the House. My bill’s aims are to introduce and maintain crucial safety equipment around reservoirs and other bodies of
Last year at the age of just 19, a young man took his own life. He was addicted to gambling. Despite efforts to escape he received 63 promotional emails in the two months before his death. Every day he received an offer
Ok yes – I did put on my rose-tinted nostalgia specs this week when I opened the debate in my name on the closure of high street services. I talked about my childhood home town of Tain. I mentioned the greengrocer that
