It was an email to my office which convinced me that what I thought might be an interesting idea is actually much needed. It said: “All I’m asking for is a direction to march in, as I am in fact a refugee
NHS dentistry was founded on a simple promise: that everyone, regardless of income or postcode, could access essential dental care when they needed it. It is a cornerstone of public health and a measure of how seriously we take equality in healthcare.
The Government is committed to economic renewal – building new homes, renewed infrastructure, and regenerated communities. But being able to deliver this national renewal depends on having the people with the skills to get on with the job. Since 1964, the Construction
Emma Pattison’s husband and Lettie’s dad, George Pattison used an online doctor to receive a “significant amount” of propranolol between 2019 and 2021 prior to his latest shotgun licence renewal Despite his change in mental health, the online doctor was unaware of
The headline‑grabbing Bus Services Act we passed last year rightly attracted plenty of attention. The coverage was mainly about franchising and “taking back control”. In reality the Act created a smorgasbord of options, including an updated Enhanced Partnership (EP) model. I’ve long
HAS the fish supper had its chips? That was the question I posed as I closed out the Parliamentary day with what’s called the Adjournment Debate. It was a quirky way of addressing the cost of living crisis that has seen prices
I was pleased to bring an important debate to Parliament this week on a subject that is close to my heart and that of many of my constituents – the use of animals in science. Indeed, we are a nation of pet
The world is changing and taking postal services with it. A decade ago, Royal Mail were delivering about 20 billion letters a year. This has fallen to 6.7 billion and is expected to fall even further. Pressure is also on businesses to
Animal rescues, from independent organisations to larger groups like the RSPCA, take care of some of our most vulnerable animals. The volunteers and staff who run these rescues do great and necessary work, which very often goes without thanks. Many of us
There is no question that the UK is a nation of animal lovers. Every week, my inbox is full of messages from constituents making the passionate case for stronger animal welfare protections. They are right to do so. Yet the reality is
