This week, I spoke in Parliament at the Second Reading of the Sentencing Bill. As a former police officer, I’ve seen for myself how our...

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

Next Thursday, 25th September, I’ll be holding a Coffee Morning in Newent. It’s a chance to drop in, have a chat with me and my casework...

Yesterday in the Chamber, I raised an issue that has been brought to me by many in the policing community — how we can better recognise...

As you will have seen, the Labour Party is currently electing a new deputy leader. I have spoken to or heard from the candidates, and...

Today is Back British Farming Day, and an opportunity to thank the many farmers who continue to ensure British farming thrives within the...

Today, we come together as a community—to raise awareness, to listen, and to speak openly about suicide. We are so lucky to have a...

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

I recently visited Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant  and spoke with their owner, Hari, as part of my visit supporting UKHospitality ....

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...

Great to visit Precious Hands SEND Support & Therapies  today to discuss supporting children with additional needs, the PTUK Child Mental...

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...