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This week the Government’s Health Bill was debated in Parliament. I had the opportunity to speak a number of times during the debate, with my focus being on data security of such sensitive information.
Parliament is now in full swing after the recess; it was a fantastic summer which afforded me the opportunity to travel around the constituency holding pop up surgeries.
Well, what a summer it has been! The past six weeks have been busier than I could have imagined, especially as Parliament was in recess.
It’s been another week of high temperatures and a fifth heatwave, as well as a hosepipe ban and wildfires in Devon, which is all deeply worrying.
It’s been a week of high temperatures, with the UK Health Security Agency issuing another amber heat alert which covers almost the entire country.
I have had an extremely busy week with Summer Safari dates, visits and events, and a few meetings thrown in for good measure!
With Parliament in recess, I’m enjoying more time in the constituency, reminding myself why I am so proud to call this area my home.
It’s been all change in Government last week, with a new Prime Minister and cabinet.
This week the Government announced their decisions around Local Government Reorganisation.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to protect our local representatives, safeguard free speech, and defend the integrity of British democracy.
The family court system should be a place of safety, protection, and swift resolution for children and families. Our new policy will reform family justice, roll out proven non-adversarial court models, and root out domestic abuse risks.
The first 1,000 days of a child's life shape their entire future, yet health visiting servicea have seen a dramatic decline. It’s time to back our health visitors, end the postcode lottery, and guarantee every child the healthy, safe start they deserve.