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
“If you can’t see the opportunity in a situation, look at it in a different way.” That was a lesson I learned from 25 years in the Army. It served me pretty well in ten years in venture capital too. So, when
Next week we are hosting our first round table event on the importance of press freedom with a special reference to conflict zones. George Orwell, a passionate advocate on the importance of freedom of the press, famously stated, “Freedom of the press,
While we’ve been enjoying some lovely British sunshine in recent weeks, the impact of last September’s flooding in Mid Bedfordshire is in the front of many minds as we race towards Autumn. Although the sun may shine now, many residents who were
Amongst the most dangerous threats to Britain today is one we barely discuss, and cannot see. It doesn’t wear a uniform or move through diplomatic backchannels. It arrives from the Sun, travels at the speed of light, and has the potential to
On 23rd June, I brought to the floor of the House of Commons an Adjournment Debate on access to GP services. While my focus was on the growing challenges faced in North Down, the debate struck a chord far beyond my constituency
Opponents of grouse shooting often ignore the economic and environmental realities of this activity. So, when I was asked to open a debate on this issue, as a member of the Petitions Committee, I jumped at the chance to set the record
