It was great to visit Newnham Post Office and The Ship Café, hearing from the people who work there about their experiences across a...

Thank you to everyone who joined me and my team at last night’s SEND Roundtable. We had an open and honest discussion about the urgent...

Congratulations to everyone in the Forest of Dean who has received their GCSE results! I know how much effort, late nights, and hard work...

Over the summer holidays, Forest of Dean Salvation Army has opened a free school uniform pop-up shop—making sure every child can start...

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...

Well done to everyone in the Forest of Dean collecting their A-Level, AS & T-Level results today. A huge congratulations! You have worked...

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...

A big thank you to everyone who made the Emergency Services Showcase event in Coleford such a great event! It was great for some of my...

Over recess, I’ve been making an effort to get out more, and recently I grabbed a coffee with my fantastic team at Scoffs in Coleford. It’s a brilliant local spot with a warm welcome and great coffee!

This week I had the chance to meet with Gloucestershire Young Carers  — an inspiring group of children and young people who take on...

I recently met Ian Broady at Spiral Tree  in the Forest of Dean. Ian has worked with children and families for over 25 years and has been...

If you’re a parent or carer of a child or young person with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), you know how complex and...

Proud to serve the Forest of Dean, Great Western Air Ambulance is your trusted local lifeline in emergencies. Earlier this week, I spent...

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

Fantastic news for Great Oaks Hospice and End-of-Life Care in the Forest of Dean! Labour's £75 million funding boost for hospices—the...

I have signed the attached letter urging social media companies to take responsibility for the unacceptable racism and misogyny directed...

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

I have signed an important letter to Ministers responsible for the UK’s upcoming strategy on non-animal research methods. The letter...

In Parliament, I recently co-chaired a joint meeting on behalf of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Defibrillators and the...

This morning, I was joined by nearly 40 SENCos and school representatives for a SEND roundtable discussion. I am grateful for the...