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Midlands Air Ambulance
Meeting the people who make a real difference in our communities is one of the most rewarding parts of my role. This week, I visited...

Matt Bishop MP
May 30


£20.6 million funding for schools across our region
Great news! This morning, it was confirmed that Lydney Church of England Community School has secured funding through Labour’s Condition...

Matt Bishop MP
May 30


Faster cancer treatment thanks to new radiotherapy machines
Thousands of cancer patients will see faster treatment thanks to new radiotherapy machines. I’m pleased to share that Gloucestershire NHS...

Matt Bishop MP
May 28


Lydney Boxing Club
It was great to visit Lydney Boxing Club and meet head coach Bryan Higgs, along with the amazing team behind this community club. For...

Matt Bishop MP
May 16


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 29


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 11


South Western Ambulance Service
It was a pleasure to attend the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust  (SWAST) Parliamentary Reception last week. SWAST is...

Matt Bishop MP
Mar 31


Minister responsible for School Buildings visits SGS Forest High School
Today marks an important step forward for SGS Forest High School. I welcomed Stephen Morgan MP , the Minister responsible for School...

Matt Bishop MP
Mar 24


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


Road Safety at Tutshill School
Last Friday, I visited local residents and teachers from Tutshill School, who are campaigning for better road safety, especially for...

Matt Bishop MP
Feb 5


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


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


Fixing our roads on National Pothole Day
Out with the Labour team in Newent today for National Pothole Weekend—it was fantastic to meet so many residents and discuss The Labour...

Matt Bishop MP
Jan 18
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