Scrutinising the Government's NHS Reforms Thursday, 9 January, 2025 The previous Conservative government introduced 160 Community Diagnostic Centres, delivering over nine million scans, tests and checks. I welcome that the government is continuing this work. But some of the other initiatives announced this week are a little confusing. The government’s re-announcements of what has already been happening, in some cases for many years, will fail to deliver real... Westminster News
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 29th November 2024 Thank you to the constituents who have recently contacted me about assisted dying. I deeply appreciate your reflections, and I know how important this issue is... Westminster News
Marking World AIDS Day in Westminster Hall 29th November 2024 This week I spoke in Westminster Hall to mark World AIDS Day which is taking place on Sunday. The debate allowed us to reflect on the progress we have made, the... Westminster News
Speaking at the Second Reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill 27th November 2024 The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has undergone its Second Reading in the House of Commons. Second Reading is the first opportunity for MPs to debate the main... Westminster News
There's Still Time for Eligible Constituents to Apply for Pension Credit and Receive the Winter Fuel Payment This Winter 26th November 2024 Like many, I am concerned about the withdrawal of Winter Fuel Payments from many pensioners. This will affect over 20,000 people in the Sleaford and North... Local News
Parliament Trip - 10th February 2025! 22nd November 2024 I will be welcoming constituents to Parliament again for a free tour and Q&A session on Monday 10th February. The day will include a free informative tour of... Westminster News
Increases to Employers National Insurance Contributions and the NHS, Suppliers and Healthcare Charities 21st November 2024 In the House on Tuesday, I said that: it is worrying that, three weeks after the Budget, the Secretary of State still does not know, or will not tell the House... Local News
Joint Letter to the Chancellor - Employers National Insurance Contributions for Air Ambulance Charities 19th November 2024 A letter has been sent to the Chancellor today to highlight the devastating impact that her hike on employer National Insurance contributions will have on Lincs... Local News
Joining Local Farmers for Westminster Protest 19th November 2024 I joined the Westminster Rally with local farmers to call on the government to stop the Family Farm Tax and reverse their appalling plans. This tax will... Local News
Disposable Vape Ban - Legislation Laid Before The House 15th November 2024 I am pleased that the Government has laid the disposable vape ban legislation before the House, which follows on from that originally put forward by the... Westminster News
