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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


The Ostrich Inn, Newland
Had a great visit to The Ostrich Inn in Newland, led by The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley . Lisa and Simon have done an incredible job...

Matt Bishop MP
Mar 10, 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


HRH The Princess Royal visits Lydney
It was an honour to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to Lydney this week. Her Royal Highness met with those affected by Storm Bert...

Matt Bishop MP
Feb 28, 2025


Statement on upcoming local elections
I welcome the Government’s confirmation that the upcoming local elections in Gloucestershire will proceed as planned and firmly reject...

Matt Bishop MP
Feb 7, 2025


Q&A at Severnbanks Primary School
It was fantastic to visit Severnbanks Primary School in Lydney today and hold a Q&A with the pupils. They asked lots of important...

Matt Bishop MP
Feb 7, 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


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


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, 2025


Out speaking to residents in Tutshill & Sedbury
Great visit to Tutshill today, chatting with residents about the local roads. Afterwards, I held a surgery in Sedbury, where we discussed...

Matt Bishop MP
Jan 17, 2025
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