Assisted Dying
I continue to receive a huge amount of correspondence on the Assisted Dying Bill currently before Parliament. This is a profoundly sensitive and deeply personal issue. I want to begin by acknowledging that many people support this bill out of compassion — often informed by painful personal experiences of watching loved ones suffer. I have […]
Supreme Court Ruling on the definition of a woman
Many of my constituents have got in touch to share their heartfelt concerns regarding the recent Supreme Court judgment in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers (UKSC 16). I fully recognise the impact that decisions like this can have on the daily lives of transgender, non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming […]
Wealth Taxes
A number of people have contacted me about wealth taxes. The UK does not have a comprehensive, single wealth tax, but it does have several taxes on assets and wealth. Notably, the Wealth Tax Commission, which has no connection or link to the Government, found in 2020 that, if considering Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty, and Stamp Duty Land Tax, […]
Solar Radiation Modification (SRM)
A number of people have contacted me about solar radiation modification (SRM). Proposed SRM technologies would reflect some of the Sun’s energy that reaches Earth back into space. This could include adding aerosol particles into the atmosphere to reflect the Sun’s rays or spraying sea water to increase the reflectivity of clouds over the ocean. It is important to […]
Time for a Cuppa with Dementia UK
Attended a Dementia UK event in Parliament to meet Admiral Nurses and people with lived experience, highlighting the importance of specialist support and improved access to dementia care in communities.
Southminster Festival of Music
Sir John Whittingdale presents prize to the winner of the “Young Musician 11 years and under” at the Southminster Festival of Music
SURVEY OF HEALTHCARE IN MALDON
Call for Maldon, Dengie and South Woodham Ferrers residents to share experiences of accessing healthcare through an independent University of Warwick survey to help inform future local services and improvements.
March Newsletter
St Peter’s Hospital Update I very much welcome the Report published on 27th March of the Working Group set up to review proposed changes to community hospital services and possible closure of St Peter’s Hospital. The Group has done an extremely thorough job and I am grateful to James Halden, the Chair, and to all […]
Grand National Charity Bet Campaign
Visit to Coral in Maldon to support the Grand National Charity Bet Campaign, backing a local charity and highlighting community fundraising linked to the event.
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery Opening
Official opening of Limebrook Primary School and Nursery in Maldon, welcoming new education provision for the town and recognising the work of partners involved in delivering the project.