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Update on Second Reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Bill
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.

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 2


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 24


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 20


Remembering Jo Cox MP
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...

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 18


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jun 11


£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


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

Matt Bishop MP
May 28


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


Hugh's Law
I am pleased to support Baroness Grey-Thompson’s amendment to the Employment Rights Bill, which would introduce Serious Childhood Illness...

Matt Bishop MP
May 28


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 4


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 4


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


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
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