Campaigning for Better Healthcare

Doctor

As a Consultant Paediatrician in the NHS, I am passionate that our health services and social care deliver for our local community. This includes working on better access to NHS Dentistry in our area, and my campaign for a dental training facility in Lincolnshire to improve recruitment and retention of NHS dentists. 

News

Speaking at the Second Reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has undergone its Second Reading in the House of Commons. Second Reading is the first opportunity for MPs to debate the main principles of the Bill.This Bill includes measures to tackle vaping among children, on which I have personally campaigned.

Disposable Vape Ban - Legislation Laid Before The House

I am pleased that the Government has laid the disposable vape ban legislation before the House, which follows on from that originally put forward by the previous Government.In February last year, I introduced the Disposable Electronic Cigarettes (Prohibition of Sale) Ten Minute Rule Bill and have be

Scrutinising the Government on Health and Social Care Policy

Delighted to be appointed Shadow Minister of State for Health and Social Care.I look forward to bringing experiences gained through my medical work as a children's doctor, as well as my time as a minister and on the Health and Social Care Committee, to this role.Pleased to be working alongside Ed Ar

The Future of the North Hykeham Relief Road

I am concerned that the future of the North Hykeham Relief Road project hangs in the balance under the Government’s transport capital spend review.In response to my letter to the Secretary of State for Transport last month where I voiced the necessity of the project for our community, I have today r