Firearms Legislation
Proposals to align shotgun legislation with wider firearms controls, stressing the importance of public safety while protecting legitimate rural and farming uses.
Chagos Islands
Response to constituents’ concerns about proposals to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising security, financial and strategic implications and pressing the Government for clarity and scrutiny.
Prostate Cancer
Response to constituents’ concerns about prostate cancer, supporting improved awareness, earlier diagnosis and consideration of more targeted screening for those most at risk.
Housing Benefit
Response to constituents’ concerns about the Housing Benefit taper, stressing the need to support vulnerable households while ensuring the system encourages employment and financial independence.
Israel-Palestine
Response to constituents on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, supporting humanitarian protections, a negotiated ceasefire and a two-state solution as the only route to lasting peace.
Overseas Development Aid
On UK aid and development policy, supporting a strategic approach through the FCDO while recognising concerns about funding changes and the need for effective, accountable spending.
Illegal Immigration
Calling for stronger border enforcement, swift removals and action to ease pressures on communities, services and taxpayers.
Child Poverty
Response to constituents on child poverty, highlighting support for school meals and breakfast programmes while urging continued action to help families and improve outcomes for children.
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Many of my constituents have got in touch with concerns about nature protections with regard to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. While I support some of the principles, aims and ambitions of the Bill, key areas of this Bill leave me with concerns. I firmly believe that protecting the natural environment is important across the […]
Israeli–Palestinian conflict
Constituents continue to email me with serious concerns about the conflict in Gaza. I remain deeply concerned about the humanitarian conditions facing civilians in Gaza. The scale of displacement, the lack of access to essential supplies, and the strain on medical facilities are deeply troubling. Innocent people, including large numbers of children, are facing immense […]