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Standing with Our Armed Forces in Cinderford
It was a real privilege to be part of Armed Forces Community Day in Cinderford on Sunday, organised by the brilliant team at the Royal British Legion Cinderford Branch.

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 30, 2025


Richard's Story: Glioblastoma
Yesterday, I spent some time with Richard and his wife, Helen. Many of you will have heard my question in Parliament highlighting...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 27, 2025


Visiting Cinderford Town AFC
Today I visited Cinderford Town AFC and saw the integral work they’re doing to support grassroots football in the Forest of Dean. Thank...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 27, 2025


SPENDING REVIEW 2025
This week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced Labour’s first Spending Review—a turning point after years of Conservative underinvestment....

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 18, 2025


NHS Dental care in the Forest of Dean
I know that accessing an NHS dentist is an issue that many of us have faced, and during my time as your MP, I have heard the difficulties...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 18, 2025


Meeting Local Famers and the NFU
On Friday, I visited Minsterworth to meet with livestock farmer Mr. King, representatives from the NFU - National Farmers' Union , and...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 11, 2025


HMICFRS Child Protection Support - Request for Urgent Meeting
Please see my letter to the Assistant Chief Constable, copied to the Police and Crime Commissioner, Temporary Chief Constable, and...

Matt Bishop MP
May 21, 2025


Visiting Wyedean School & Sixth Form and PATA Penguins Nursery
This morning, I was fortunate to spend time at Wyedean School & Sixth Form and PATA Penguins Nursery. At Wyedean, I had many interesting...

Matt Bishop MP
May 16, 2025


New Homes Ombudsman Service
It was great to meet with representatives from the New Homes Ombudsman Service to hear how they are working to raise standards in...

Matt Bishop MP
May 16, 2025


South West Ambulance Service
I take every opportunity to understand how public services are performing in the Forest of Dean. Today, I spent a full shift on an...

Matt Bishop MP
May 16, 2025


A48 Roadworks
Following my earlier contact, I've received a detailed update from Gloucestershire County Council (albeit, after office hours so I could...

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 28, 2025


Royal Forest of Dean Freeminers’ Association
I was pleased to visit Hopewell Colliery recently and meet with Richard and Jason from the Royal Forest of Dean Freeminers’ Association....

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 24, 2025


Games Night at Daffodil Court
I had a fantastic evening at Games Night with the residents of Daffodil Court in Newent. A few months ago, I visited to discuss local...

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 16, 2025


Upcoming Weight Restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge
Joint Statement from Matt Bishop MP and Catherine Fookes MP Regarding Upcoming Weight Restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge: “Yesterday,...

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 10, 2025


Pilowell Primary School
What a great day at Pillowell Primary School! I had the chance to sit down with the student council, who shared their ideas on how to...

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 10, 2025


Easter Bonnet Competition at St John's C of E School
What a great day at St John’s C of E Academy yesterday, where I got to judge their Easter bonnet competition The creativity on display...

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 9, 2025


Declaration of Office for Julia Kent MBE
Had a great time attending the Declaration of Office for Julie Kent MBE as the new 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝗳...

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 7, 2025


St Stephen's Church Spring Craft Fayre
It's always a pleasure to attend local events like this morning at St Stephen's Church Spring Craft Fayre. The fayre featured a variety...

Matt Bishop MP
Mar 29, 2025


Berry Hill Primary School
It was great to visit Berry Hill Primary School last week and chat to students in their Pupil’s Parliament. In the photo are Berry...

Matt Bishop MP
Mar 25, 2025
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