Since being elected in 2005 I have campaigned for safer streets. High streets play a vital part in how safe people feel where they live. Across towns and cities in the UK, communities are struggling under the weight of the proliferation of
As devolved nations, both Scotland and Northern Ireland have full control over their own justice systems. Wales, however, remains an outlier, with Westminster’s continued grip on our criminal justice system denying us the parity of powers afforded to other parts of the
We live at a time when it feels like the UK Labour Government is losing its moral bearings in a way that threatens its connection with the electorate, a particular problem when one remembers it received less votes than when Labour lost
To deliver the healthiest generation of children ever, we must harness the power of therapeutic play
On New Year’s Day, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care set out a very welcome renewed commitment to bring a really strong focus on children’s health and healthcare. This is therefore a very timely moment to make the case
In the debate on Monday, MP after MP of all political stripes stood up to lambast the performance of Thames Water. We were clear. Thames Water is a mess, and it is time to admit that it’s a failing company and it
A petition to cut a day of classes raised important issues, from pupil mental health to teacher workloads. THIS WEEK MPs headed back to school in Westminster – all of us hoping we’d make the grade with constituents in 2026. My first
Every time I drive from one end of my North Devon constituency to the other, I’m reminded of just how indispensable our filling stations are, especially with some of the most isolated across Britain. If you live in a village outside Barnstaple,
In June 2024 my constituent, Owain James, passed away at 35 from a glioblastoma, the most common type of malignant brain tumour in adults. He is survived by his widow, Ellie, and their young daughter. During his treatment, half of Owain’s 14cm
One of the most important legacies that this Labour Government could achieve would be the massive reduction in poverty and the widening of opportunities for millions of people who are currently struggling to get by. In fact, the cost-of-living crisis is now
The reorganisation of Worcestershire Councils will be the largest local government reshuffle in over 50 years. It represents a defining moment for our county, one that offers either the opportunity to deliver better value for money to residents or, conversely, the risk
