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Backing British Farmers
Today is Back British Farming Day, and an opportunity to thank the many farmers who continue to ensure British farming thrives within the...

Matt Bishop MP
Sep 10, 2025


Suicide Prevention Day
Today, we come together as a community—to raise awareness, to listen, and to speak openly about suicide. We are so lucky to have a...

Matt Bishop MP
Sep 10, 2025


Safer Streets in the Forest of Dean
Labour is committed to keeping our streets safe. That’s why we’re ensuring every area in the Forest of Dean has a named local police...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 14, 2025


Your Voice: Osteoporosis
Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis? Your voice can help shape national policy. As Vice-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 30, 2025


Connect to Work Programme
Gloucestershire will receive up to £11.1 million over five years to provide tailored employment support for disabled people. Part of the...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 23, 2025


£50,000 available for charities working with young people
The Persimmon Charitable has released two grants of £50,000 available for charities working with 14 to 25-year-olds. If your charity...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 20, 2025


Men's Health Strategy
Too many men face barriers when it comes to accessing the care and support they need —whether it's for physical health, mental...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 20, 2025


South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust
I have written to Dr John Martin, Chief Executive of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust , to raise my concerns about...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 13, 2025


BETTER, FASTER CARE IN THE FOREST OF DEAN
Patients across our region – including here in the Forest of Dean – will soon benefit from faster, better emergency care. 71 brand-new...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 11, 2025


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, 2025


£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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 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 29, 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 11, 2025


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, 2025


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, 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


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, 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
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