Restrictions on Fireworks
A number of constituents have contacted me advocating for restrictions on fireworks. I recognise that the majority of those who use fireworks do so in a responsible and safe manner. I support the considerate use of fireworks and believe that the existing framework strikes the right balance between allowing individuals to enjoy fireworks while reducing the risks and […]
Employment Rights Bill
A number of constituents have contacted me about the Employment Rights Bill. I fully understand the desire for better protections in the workplace, especially around family-friendly policies and workers’ rights. The need to ensure that employees feel secure, valued, and respected is something I wholeheartedly support. However, I have significant concerns about this particular Bill. […]
Global Plastics Treaty
A number of constituents have contacted me about plastic pollution. While the previous administration set ambitious targets to eliminate avoidable plastic waste by the end of the 25 Year Environment Plan, much more urgency is needed. Although there were commitments to make all plastic packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, the reality on the ground […]
Prostate Cancer Screening
A number of constituents have contacted me about the issue of Prostate Cancer Screening. I recognise the concern that you and Prostate Cancer Research have raised about the current priority given to screening men at greater risk of prostate cancer. As you will know, during the last review of the PSA test in November 2020, […]
Cages for Farm Animals
A number of constituents have contacted me about the use of cages for farm animals. I appreciate your concern for animal welfare, which is an issue I take seriously, and I am grateful for your commitment to improving the lives of animals in our farming systems. The UK has long been recognized as a leader […]
Winter Fuel Payment
I have had a number of constituents contact me about the Chancellor’s recent decision to remove Winter Fuel Payments from older people. I am appalled that one of tne of the first acts of this Government has been to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for millions of pensioners. Unless in receipt of pension credit or […]
Pylons
I have had a number of constituents contact me about the imposition Pylons in our area. I am a member of the OFFSET group of MPs who are campaigning against these plans. The Great Grid Upgrade is an enormous and necessary upgrade to our electricity grid to serve the UK’s growing energy needs – long […]
Pancreatic Cancer
I have had a number of constituents contact me about support for people affected by pancreatic cancer. The UK ranks 15th out of 16 European countries for five-year pancreatic cancer survival, so it is clear that more must be done to reduce the survival gap between pancreatic cancer and other cancers. For pancreatic cancer in particular, […]
Abortion
I have had a number of constituents contact me about the issue of abortion. Whilst I oppose abortion based on sex selection, I am not “anti abortion” as I believe that there are circumstances when it is right to assist a woman terminate and unwanted pregnancy. However, it is not something which I believe should be […]
Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
I have had a number of constituents contact me about motor neurone disease (MND) I am aware that motor neurone disease is a cruel and devastating condition and I am unrelenting in my commitment to support both the people living with this condition, and the brilliant minds across Britain who are working in the hope it […]