Scrutinising the Government on Health and Social Care Policy Wednesday, 6 November, 2024 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 Argar on analysing policy in this regard and supporting Kemi as she leads our party in scrutinising... Westminster News
Update on Sleaford Train Timetable 14th October 2021 I am aware of constituents' concerns regarding the new arrival time of the service into Sleaford at 0852 and its effects on commuters and pupils who attend... Local News
Welcoming investment totalling £50,000 A17 to develop road improvement projects at Heckington 13th October 2021 I welcome the news that Lincolnshire has received investment from Midlands Connect to develop a business case to look at improvements for the A17 corridor... Local News
Taking Part in a Q&A session at Carres Grammar School 15th September 2021 On Monday, I met with students at Carres Grammar School in Sleaford for a Q&A session. It was great to hear the views of my younger constituents on current... Local News
Backing British Farming 15th September 2021 Today is #BackBritishFarmingDay, a celebration of British food and the farmers who produce it! I represent a rural constituency, and I proudly support the... Local News
Meeting Young People from the National Citizen Service (NCS) 26th August 2021 Last week, I met with Emma and Georgia from the National Citizen Service (NCS) who are running this programme for young people in the Sleaford area. I was... Local News
Discussing NHS IVF Treatment 18th August 2021 At the moment, IVF treatment on the NHS is being denied to women locally if their partner has a child from a previous relationship as this is the policy of our... Local News
Welcoming Extra Funding for Flood Defences 29th July 2021 Further to my ongoing work raising issues with the Environment Agency, including on surface water flooding, on the risks to homes and vehicles when roads become... Local News
Encouraging Constituents to Submit Your Views to the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan Review 1st July 2021 Although I am highly supportive of measures to reduce carbon emissions in Lincolnshire, I have concerns about the emphasis being placed on the use of windfarms... Local News
Discussing Timetabling Issues with East Midlands Railway 30th June 2021 I had a meeting with Laura Etheridge, Stakeholder Manager, and Craig Leaper, Head of Train Planning and Access, at East Midlands Railway to discuss timetabling... Local News