Local NHS funding
The Commonwealth Fund, a respected healthcare think-tank which works to improve access to healthcare around the world rated the NHS as the best healthcare system in the world, in an authoritative, comparative study of healthcare systems in developed economies. Whilst there is no room for complacency, I am encouraged that the NHS is performing well, […]
Repeal Bill
An essential first step for a successful Brexit is to pass the Repeal Bill which will ensure that all existing European law becomes British law once we are no longer a member of the EU. This will then allow us to amend or repeal legislation in our own country’s interest. I also agree that if […]
Assisted Dying (Right to die)
A number of constituents have been in touch with me regarding assisted dying and I would like to clarify where both the Government and I stand on this issue. I fully accept that suicide, assisting or encouraging suicide, assisted dying and euthanasia are all subjects on which it is entirely possible for people to hold […]
Pension arrangments for Magnox workers
Further to a large amount of correspondence from constituents on the subject of pension arrangements for Magnox workers, I thought you might be interested to see the Hansard Report of the statement by the Secretary of State in the House of Commons chamber yesterday on the early termination of the Magnox contracts.https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2017-03-27/debates/512EE4E4-4588-4C84-841E-D5400C292E47/MagnoxEarlyContractTerminations I was pleased […]
Stronger protections for ancient woodland and veteran trees
A number of constituents have contacted me about Britain’s woodlands. I agree with you that our woods and forests are an invaluable national asset and I am proud of the Government’s record of action to preserve and extend British woodland. Over 11 million trees were planted in the last Parliament and the Government has pledged […]
Proposed changes to National Insurance and Director’s dividends.
A number of constituents have contacted me about proposed changes to National Insurance and Director’s dividends. It is the case that some people are exploiting the status of self-employed in order to reduce their tax liability and it is right that this be addressed. However, those who are genuinely self-employed deserve encouragement and their tax liability should […]
Support the Reproductive Health (Access to Terminations) on 13th March
A number of constituents have contacted me about the above issue. I understand what an important issue this is for many people in the constituency. This is an incredibly delicate area of law and, regardless of the views of individual MPs, one which is treated with the utmost rigour. It will not be changed by a […]
Holding Ofcom to account and make the air fair
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about the auctioning of spectrum. This is a complicated issue and the outcome of previous auctions has sought to balance the aim of maximising coverage with the need to increase competition. Ofcom recently launched a consultation on the upcoming spectrum auction. The auction consists of […]
Abortion (Decriminalisation) Bill
A number of constituents have been in touch with me regarding abortion and the Abortion (Decriminalisation) Bill. I understand what an important issue this is for many people in the constituency. This is an incredibly delicate area of law and, regardless of the views of individual MPs, one which is treated with the utmost rigour. […]
Adult Social Care
A number of constituents have been in touch with me regarding adult social care. I believe that it is important to ensure that as people get older, they are able to receive the dignified care they deserve. I support the Government’s commitment to making sure this is a country that works for everyone and that […]