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Every Child Deserves a Safe, Well-Equipped School
Today I raised the case for SGS Forest High School in Cinderford directly with the Chancellor. I was pleased with the Chancellor's...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 12, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 11, 2025


Tackling Child Poverty with Labour's Plan for Change
Yesterday, I met with Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson to discuss the recent announcement that, starting in September...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 11, 2025


FareShare - Fighting hunger, tackling food waste
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...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 11, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 4, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 4, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 3, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 3, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Mar 28, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Mar 26, 2025


Written Questions to Ministers
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...

Matt Bishop MP
Mar 13, 2025


Dene Maga School Visit Parliament
Great to have some politics students from Dene Magna School 6th form visit Parliament this week. They had the chance to explore...

Matt Bishop MP
Mar 6, 2025


Supporting local business in Parliament
I was proud to host Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I’s Ribena Growers’ Reception in Parliament last week, where we celebrated the...

Matt Bishop MP
Jan 28, 2025


Tackling congestion in Forest of Dean
Last week, I had a productive meeting with Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood and Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes MP to discuss...

Matt Bishop MP
Jan 21, 2025
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