During the AGM of the Dementia APPG, I spoke to Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock about dementia diagnosis, treatment and care.
I pushed for NHS preparedness for new treatments, and heard from Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Research UK about the advocacy they are doing in this space.
Youth unemployment is soaring.
The Chancellor’s jobs tax, combined with the threat of AI, is bearing down on opportunities, and young people are facing increasingly difficult and uncertain times.
With no clear action being taken, I asked the government to set out its plans to tackle this issue.
I met with Baroness Amos during her most recent Evidence Session for the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation.
We discussed a wide variety of topics, and I was able to raise residents’ concerns about services. I will continue to stay up to date with progress on this issue.
Great to catch up with citizen scientist Dave Wallace after the Water White Paper session in Westminster. Good to discuss River Action’s work to protect our rivers and the campaign for bathing water status for Henley
This #InternationalWomensDay is a chance to celebrate the achievements of women and recognise the work still needed to achieve true equality.
Happy International Women’s Day 💛
I've added a pin in support of a Greenway between Sonning Common and Emmer Green on Oxfordshire's consultation map for a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Henley area. Got any ideas for better walking and cycling in those areas? Drop a pin! letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/henley-lcwip...
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This entire bill is an example of the nonsense that leaving the EU was. The EU is producing its own cyber security bill that is more detailed and comprehensive than ours (according to expert witnesses we heard from). Instead we’re producing our own that’s needlessly different and a little bit worse
I was grateful to hear from Alison Steadman and nurses about what Marie Curie is doing to provide better end of life care and fund palliative care research.
Everyone deserves the right care, at the right time, in the right place at the end of life. 🌼
I stuck up for SMEs during the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.
Without proper support to defend themselves, many small and medium-sized enterprises will struggle to secure the funding needed to strengthen their cyber security.
Unfortunately, the Government rejected this amendment.
Pyrton Parish Council has been closely involved in the design of the road and supports it in principle. Green space is being safeguarded to maintain a boundary between Watlington and Pyrton. Other parishes have been closely consulted too.
The Watlington Relief Road would help to alleviate the pressure of traffic that currently goes through the centre of its historic town.
Watlington is embracing the development of new homes, but appropriate infrastructure must be delivered alongside growth.
A quick update on casework from February.
Thank you to everyone who got in touch — and for trusting me with the issues that matter to you and your family.
If there’s something you’d like to raise, please don’t hesitate to contact my office.
The current provision of IVF under the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB does not meet NICE guidelines and fails to reflect demographic evidence.
I have called the Minister to re-evaluate decisions like this in healthcare, which are currently being made primarily on affordability.
I attended a briefing on the government’s new water white paper and spoke with experts in this field, including Ash Smith featured in Channel 4's Dirty Business, Feargal Sharkey, and Dave Wallace of Henley and Marlow River Action.
Together we can drive real change needed in the water industry.
I am always truly inspired and in awe of those who channel pain into doing good for others. Mimi Condor of Chinnor, and the family of Jason, has done so and can be incredibly proud of their work to highlight the issue of support for families bereaved by suicide.
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👏Good news for the future of RAF Benson. Despite drone warfare, helicopters are still an important capability. My Lib Dem colleague @adamjamesdance.bsky.social has been instrumental in securing a future for helicopter manufacturing here in the UK. 🙌🙌
Constituents have contacted me regarding poor access to HRT implants, which are essential to their physical and mental wellbeing.
I asked the Minister what action is being taken to secure a reliable supply of this treatment ASAP.
The government is not providing enough funding for SEND care.
In Oxfordshire, there is a significant lack of specialist places and the funding provided by EHCPs often falls short of what is needed.
Steps must be taken to improve SEND funding and reduce the burden on parents to fight for EHCPs.
Yesterday with Liz Twist I joined Jayne Hepburn to hand in a petition at 10 Downing Street for Jason’s Law.
Jayne speaks movingly about losing her son to suicide. We’re calling for better, joined-up support for families bereaved by suicide.
This week marks 4 years since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
It is a time to remember the lives lost and the many Ukrainians who have suffered as a result of the war.
We must continue to stand with Ukraine and take action to ensure democracy and freedom for its people.
This week I spoke about the ill-thought-through proposals in Chalgrove.
Developers unfairly return again and again to push for approval of their plans, as seen in the recent decision to allow 160 homes on appeal, as reported by the Oxford Mail.
Congratulations to Henley-on-Thames Town Council on being nominated as a finalist for the ‘Climate Response of the Year’ Star Council Award.
They are involved with brilliant initiatives like home energy efficiency projects, real-time E. coli monitoring, and achieving bee friendly town status. 🐝🌱🌊
Protection for children from online harms must be implemented as a matter of urgency.
Many social media platforms are highly addictive and display a multitude of harmful content. Age-rating platforms would incentivise companies to clean up their act and promote lower-harm, peer-to-peer products.
During the Liberal Democrats Opposition Day, the House debated Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Titles should not protect individuals from scrutiny.
I thank the media outlets for their work in bringing important information about this matter to light.
Two weeks is not enough.
When raising a child, couples face many challenges, and the current paternity leave offer only adds to their burden.
Paternity leave should be increased to at least six weeks at 90% of earnings, with self-employed parents also eligible.
Liberal Democrats want to table a bill to protect children from online social media harm. I’m voting to see that bill heard in Parliament
The government’s introduction of new requirements for dual nationals has been chaotic and unfair. We’re calling for a grace period.
I spoke during Maya Ellis MP’s Debate on Healthy Relationships to mark Valentine’s Day.
The government must take meaningful steps to tackle the structural barriers couples face when starting a family.
I spoke to Radio 5 following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
