In the last decade, drug-related deaths across the UK have surged – nearly doubling across all four nations. The evidence is overwhelming: our current approach is failing. That’s why I secured a Westminster Hall debate, bringing MPs from across the House together
Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in England. Thanks to advances in research and treatment, survival rates have improved significantly – but only when patients are able to access the right treatment at the right time. That is why
Public transport should work for everyone. Yet for millions – wheelchair users, parents with pushchairs, older people, and anyone with mobility challenges – it’s a daily struggle. The Government must take action by fixing their ‘Access for All’ scheme, mandating step-free access
This weekend marked a familiar ritual: the clocks went forward, ushering in longer evenings and the start of British Summer Time. For many of us, the lighter days lift our mood – a welcome contrast to the gloom of darker autumn afternoons. We’ve
The challenges facing the horticulture trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain remain a serious concern, and as the MP for East Londonderry, I and my Party colleagues have continued to press for solutions that will assist businesses, suppliers, and consumers. The
For too long, learning disabled and autistic young people have faced disproportionate barriers to employment. Despite their talents and potential, only 4.8% of learning disabled adults in England are in paid work in contrast with the overall 80% employment rate of the
As a Member of Parliament from Bedfordshire, tourism might seem like an unusual priority for my work in Parliament. Bedfordshire is not an obvious tourism destination, with a tourism economy that lags behind most of our competitors and a tourism ecosystem that
Dear Member of Parliament, Tomorrow, following the Spring Statement will be the Report Stage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Our team at parliamentnews.co.uk are supporting amendment NC2, proposed by Dame Caroline Dinenage and supported by a cross party group of MPs,
Sunday marked another hugely successful high-profile sporting event held at Wembley with the league cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle. New generations of fans have grown accustomed to, for the most part, feeling safe on a matchday. But, as I witnessed firsthand
On 18 March, I secured a Westminster Hall debate on the UK’s secretive military cooperation with Israel’s war in Gaza and a chance to hear a government minister respond. Given Labour’s unwavering support for Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza (with minor concessions
