I’m pleased to launch this year’s Christmas Card Competition! The theme is: “An Adventure Christmas in the Forest of Dean” From steam...

What a momentous day for English sport! A huge congratulations to England Women for winning the Rugby World Cup — what a performance. I...

Today is International Equal Pay Day – a reminder that women still earn less than men, with the global pay gap at around 20% and...

Thank you to everyone who works and volunteers in our incredible emergency services, including ambulance crew members and 999 emergency...

Today I met with the Minister of State for School Standards, Catherine McKinnell, alongside a group of MPs, to discuss SEND and the...

I have joined over 75 cross-party MPs in signing a letter urging action on Fujitsu’s continued eligibility for public contracts following...

This month, working parents will be entitled to 30 hours of government-funded childcare – saving up to £7,500 a year and giving children...

On 15th August 1945, Victory over Japan Day marked the end of the Second World War. Today, 80 years on, we remember the sacrifices made...

Labour is launching the Better Futures Fund – a £500 million, world-first investment to give vulnerable children and families the support...

20 years ago, 52 innocent lives were taken in a coordinated act of terror at Aldgate, Edgware Road, & Russell Square tube stations and...

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched Labour’s long-term plan to rebuild our NHS and make it fit for the future. After years of...

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...

As your MP, I want to hear your views on the proposed changes to Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The Bill...

I know that accessing an NHS dentist is an issue that many of us have faced, and Today marks 9 years since Jo Cox MP was tragically...

This is the difference a Labour government makes. Over 500,000 more children will now receive free school meals, as entitlement is...

Great news! This morning, it was confirmed that Lydney Church of England Community School has secured funding through Labour’s Condition...

I was happy to join fellow Labour MPs to demand urgent changes to the law around mandatory reporting of medical conditions to the DVLA,...

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