Statistically, you will have never heard of endometriosis. Despite the fact it was first identified in 1860 and affects one in ten women and those AFAB, the vast majority of the population are oblivious to the pain and suffering that many go
There are moments when those in power face a true test of character. Moments when the principle of justice demands action from the people with the authority to right a wrong. As a nation, we have witnessed several injustices in recent years:
As a Cambridgeshire MP, the issue of policing is raised frequently by my constituents, concerned by a lack of visible policing and changing rural crime. Cambridgeshire is the fastest growing county yet is the fourth-worst funded police force with things only set
The development of cycling infrastructure is vital for rural areas. However, after a decade of Tory underinvestment we’re not where we want, or need, to be. Additional funding for councils is necessary to unlock new projects, but it is not sufficient on
One of the biggest surprises I’ve had in Parliament is discovering we’ve barely talked about playgrounds in nearly a decade. It’s remarkable, because if you wander through almost any neighbourhood and pause by a set of rusted swings or a boarded-up slide,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government is still confident that there will be sufficient gas and electricity this winter, in spite of Centrica’s alerts regarding low gas storage capacities. Centrica’s CEO, Chris O’Shea, highlighted the growing demand for energy storage
Since 1926, 500,000 people have died in collisions on our roads, more than have died from war in the same period. Even today, roughly 30,000 people are killed or seriously injured every year. Our progress in reducing these numbers has all but
Anti-social behaviour is something that many of us have unfortunately become familiar with at some point in our lives. The varying forms it takes can have a truly devastating impact on individuals and communities. However, it is anti-social behaviour by social and
I was delighted to have the opportunity to bring forward a debate this week to highlight the significance and importance of improving transport links between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom. My constituency sits in the very south of Scotland,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Jo White demands that MPs and peers must undergo DBS checks to prevent risks to vulnerable people, believing it would make Parliament safer. A proposal was submitted by the Labour MP to have criminal record
