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Emergency Services Day
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...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 13, 2025


Coffee in Coleford
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!

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 13, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 7, 2025


Meeting Ian Broady at Spiral Tree – Supporting Children and Families through Play Therapy
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...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 5, 2025


Join me for a SEND Roundtable – Wednesday 20th August, 17:30–19:00
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...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 5, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 31, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 30, 2025


Support for Great Oaks
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...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 30, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 23, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 23, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 23, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 23, 2025


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

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 16, 2025


Great Oaks Hospice
I recently visited Great Oaks Hospice and had the opportunity to tour the site with Chief Executive Officer Joe. Over the past 20 years,...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 16, 2025


LANDMARK FUNDING FOR CHILDREN
Labour is launching the Better Futures Fund – a £500 million, world-first investment to give vulnerable children and families the support...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 14, 2025


Justice for Victims - Call for Sentencing Reform Backed by Bereaved Families
Yesterday, I met with Alex Davies-Jones MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Ministry of Justice, to discuss the powerful campaign...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 10, 2025


UNIVERSAL CREDIT BILL
Today, MPs voted on the Universal Credit Bill at its Third Reading, which now moves to the House of Lords for further votes. After...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 9, 2025


Question in the Chamber
Today in the Chamber, I raised a question in relation to the delays in our court system. The government inherited a Crown Court system in...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 9, 2025


We Will Never Forget
20 years ago, 52 innocent lives were taken in a coordinated act of terror at Aldgate, Edgware Road, & Russell Square tube stations and...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 7, 2025


One Year In Office: A Year of Progress for the Forest of Dean
It’s hard to believe, but today marks ONE YEAR since I was elected as your Member of Parliament for the Forest of Dean. While much of...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 7, 2025
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