Today in the Chamber, I raised a question in relation to the delays in our court system. The government inherited a Crown Court system in...

On 01st July 2025, MPs voted on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Bill at its Second Reading. I wanted to update you on its progress and explain the position I have taken so far.

I was one of the 108+ MPs who supported a reasoned amendment to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Bill...

Today was historic. The passing of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill marks one of the most significant social changes of our...

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

This evening, I voted in favour of Amendment NC1 to the Crime and Policing Bill. Many vulnerable women have faced police investigations...

This week, it was good to welcome pupils from three of our Forest of Dean primary schools to Parliament! I joined students from Soudley...

Yesterday, Simon Opher for Stroud  and I met with the striking phlebotomists from Gloucestershire Hospitals, who have now been on strike...

Today I raised the case for SGS Forest High School  in Cinderford directly with the Chancellor. I was pleased with the Chancellor's...

It was great to meet Melanie from Precious Hands SEND Support & Therapies  and Sarah from the Child Mental Health Charter in Parliament...

Yesterday, I met with Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson to discuss the recent announcement that, starting in September...

I recently learned that over 4 million tonnes of edible food are wasted in the UK each year. So yesterday, I met with Kris, the CEO of...

Today in Parliament, I raised the important issue of victim impact statements being altered. Earlier this year, I met with Justice for...

I am pleased to share that the Forest of Dean had the 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻-𝘂𝗽𝘀 in our region for UK...

Yesterday marked a significant moment in strengthening public safety as Martyn’s Law received Royal Assent, officially becoming law. This...

I spoke with ITV News West Country  on Tuesday about Online Safety. In Parliament, I’m pushing for change—meeting with those affected by...

On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending an event hosted by the National Association of Retired Police Officers ( NARPO ) and...

I’m pleased to have been appointed to the 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 in Parliament. This Bill is a...

As your MP, I’m committed to fighting for the issues that matter most to the people of the Forest of Dean. Every week, I submit written...