I spoke in Parliament to champion the vital work of Touchstones child bereavement services. Paying tribute to founder Vicki Quarton and...

I joined calls for the introduction of Hugh’s Law, which would provide job protection and financial support for parents when their child is diagnosed with cancer. Speaking at a cross-party parliamentary event, I heard from families affected by childhood cancer and praised the campaign led by It’s Never You. The law aims to ensure parents don’t have to choose between caring for their child and keeping their job. I stressed the urgent need for change, highlighting that over 2,5

I led a House of Commons debate on tackling stigma and breaking barriers for people with diabetes in sport. I shared stories of young...

I praised the vital role of local convenience stores after attending the Association of Convenience Stores’ Heart of the Community Reception in Parliament. The event brought together MPs and retailers to celebrate the contribution of small shops to communities across the UK. I met with Redditch shopkeepers, discussing challenges such as retail crime and rising cost and highlighted the importance of supporting high streets and independent businesses. I reaffirmed my commitment

I joined over 75 cross-party parliamentarians in urging the Government to review Fujitsu’s eligibility for public contracts following its...

I joined 36 cross-party colleagues in urging urgent Government action over the Diethylstilbestrol (DES) scandal. Prescribed to thousands...

I am urging local residents to show their support for England’s Lionesses as they head into Sunday’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final — while...

I demanded urgent reform of England’s water industry following the Independent Water Commission’s final report and a Commons debate on...

I welcomed the Government’s pledge to fully fund increased compensation for victims of the Infected Blood scandal — estimated at £1...

I called for urgent national action to tackle child and furniture poverty, delivering a speech in Parliament during a debate on giving...

I called on the Government to introduce stronger targeted sanctions against those responsible for war crimes and atrocities in Sudan....

I warned of a growing financial void in Redditch following the closure of three credit unions over the past decade. Speaking in a...

I have been elected an officer of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Family Hubs. The cross-party group brings together MPs,...

I called for urgent reforms to deliver better outcomes for savers during a Commons debate on Financial Services Reform. Highlighting the...

I recently introduced the Schools (Allergy Safety) Bill which will fill vital safeguarding gaps in the current legislation. This Bill is...

On Wednesday evening, I took the difficult decision to vote against the Government’s welfare legislation, The Universal Credit and...

I secured a backbench business debate on allergy safeguarding at schools this week and raised with the Minister the need to take action...

I asked the Secretary of State if they will reverse the decisions of the last government and learn from the legacy of Sure Start centres...

I underlined the vital importance of Britain’s leadership in NATO to protect families in Redditch and across the UK. Speaking in...

I voted in support of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. It was the most difficult and profound decision of my time in...