Raising Concerns with the Secretary of State for Education 16th January 2025 During this week's Education Committee session, I raised concerns with the Secretary of State about a number of the Government's actions, including the removal... Westminster News
Tobacco and Vapes Bill Committee 10th January 2025 As Shadow Health Minister, I am pleased to be sitting on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill Committee, which began its work this week. Public Bill Committees are a... Westminster News
Scrutinising the Government's NHS Reforms 9th January 2025 The previous Conservative government introduced 160 Community Diagnostic Centres, delivering over nine million scans, tests and checks. I welcome that the... Westminster News
Presenting Sir Lindsay Hoyle with the winning Christmas Card 2024 25th December 2024 Merry Christmas to all my constituents in Sleaford and North Hykeham! I was pleased to present the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, with... Westminster News
Discussing the implications of the Government's Budget on children's charities 18th December 2024 During Education Committee this week, we heard about the devastating impact that measures announced in the Budget will have on charities providing services to... Westminster News
Opposing the Government's Family Farm Tax 4th December 2024 Today Conservative MPs voted to oppose the Government's Family Farm Tax. The Prime Minister looked farmers in the eye and promised them he would respect them... Westminster News
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 29th November 2024 Thank you to the constituents who have recently contacted me about assisted dying. I deeply appreciate your reflections, and I know how important this issue is... Westminster News
Marking World AIDS Day in Westminster Hall 29th November 2024 This week I spoke in Westminster Hall to mark World AIDS Day which is taking place on Sunday. The debate allowed us to reflect on the progress we have made, the... Westminster News
Speaking at the Second Reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill 27th November 2024 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... Westminster News