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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


HMICFRS Child Protection Support - Request for Urgent Meeting
Please see my letter to the Assistant Chief Constable, copied to the Police and Crime Commissioner, Temporary Chief Constable, and...

Matt Bishop MP
May 21


Visiting Wyedean School & Sixth Form and PATA Penguins Nursery
This morning, I was fortunate to spend time at Wyedean School & Sixth Form and PATA Penguins Nursery. At Wyedean, I had many interesting...

Matt Bishop MP
May 16


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


New Homes Ombudsman Service
It was great to meet with representatives from the New Homes Ombudsman Service to hear how they are working to raise standards in...

Matt Bishop MP
May 16


South West Ambulance Service
I take every opportunity to understand how public services are performing in the Forest of Dean. Today, I spent a full shift on an...

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 28


Royal Forest of Dean Freeminers’ Association
I was pleased to visit Hopewell Colliery recently and meet with Richard and Jason from the Royal Forest of Dean Freeminers’ Association....

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 24


Games Night at Daffodil Court
I had a fantastic evening at Games Night with the residents of Daffodil Court in Newent. A few months ago, I visited to discuss local...

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 16


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 10


Pilowell Primary School
What a great day at Pillowell Primary School! I had the chance to sit down with the student council, who shared their ideas on how to...

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 10


Easter Bonnet Competition at St John's C of E School
What a great day at St John’s C of E Academy yesterday, where I got to judge their Easter bonnet competition The creativity on display...

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 9


Declaration of Office for Julia Kent MBE
Had a great time attending the Declaration of Office for Julie Kent MBE as the new 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝗳...

Matt Bishop MP
Apr 7


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 3


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 3


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 30


St Stephen's Church Spring Craft Fayre
It's always a pleasure to attend local events like this morning at St Stephen's Church Spring Craft Fayre. The fayre featured a variety...

Matt Bishop MP
Mar 29


National Association of Retired Police Officers
On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending an event hosted by the National Association of Retired Police Officers ( NARPO ) and...

Matt Bishop MP
Mar 28


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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