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Royal Mail delivering signs of improvement in Newbury
After residents contacted me about delayed and missed post, I raised their concerns directly with Royal Mail. There are encouraging signs of improvement locally, alongside changes to the way complaints and deliveries are handled.
1 hour ago


Speaking Up for Our Farmers
n Parliament, I championed Newbury and West Berkshire farmers while challenging the Government to provide them with the support they desperately need.
21 hours ago


Hearing What Matters to Young People at the Hungerford Youth Forum
I recently visited the Hungerford Youth Forum to hear from young people about the biggest issues affecting their lives.
23 hours ago


The vital work of Citizens Advice West Berkshire
Citizens Advice West Berkshire provides vital support to people across our community. I recently met the team to hear about rising demand, the issues residents are facing, and what I can take forward in Westminster.
1 day ago


Long-overdue reforms for private parking
New protections should make private parking fairer for motorists, with grace periods and safeguards for honest mistakes. I welcome the long-overdue reforms, but there is still more to do.
2 days ago


Update on Thatcham and Hungerford Post Offices
I’m continuing to work with Post Office Ltd and interested local parties to support the future of Post Office services in Thatcham and Hungerford.
3 days ago


Making the Move to Commonhold Work for Homeowners
I co-sponsored a parliamentary drop-in on commonhold and leasehold reform to amplify calls for stronger protections for homeowners across Newbury and West Berkshire.
Oct 15


A New Rulebook Won't Lower Heating Oil Bills
The Government has finally admitted the heating oil market needs stronger regulation. That's welcome, but regulation alone won't lower anyone's bills. With no price cap, no VAT cut, and no timetable for implementation, thousands of rural households across Newbury and West Berkshire still face another winter exposed to sudden price spikes.
Oct 13


Daisy's Coffee Shop Takes the Top Spot in My Coffee Shop Survey
There's no shortage of great places to grab a coffee across our district, but after hundreds of votes from local residents, one café has been crowned the constituency's favourite.
Oct 12


Listening to you on immigration
Immigration is one of the issues residents frequently raise with me. While opinions differ, there is a broad sense that the current asylum system is not working. We need an approach that is fair, firm, and effective, tackling backlogs, stopping dangerous Channel crossings, and restoring public confidence in the system.
Oct 9


September Highlights
September saw Parliament briefly return following recess, while I continued meeting residents, businesses and community groups across Newbury on the issues that matter most.
Oct 1


New protections for leaseholders are a step forward
New protections for leaseholders are a step forward, but more needs to be done to tackle unfair charges, poor property management and the problems with the leasehold system.
Sep 29


Celebrating Home-Start West Berkshire
Home-Start West Berkshire celebrates a successful year of supporting families across West Berkshire.
Sep 28


£680 Back in Your Pocket: Lib Dem Plan to Cut Income Tax
Lee Dillon MP backs Liberal Democrat plans to cut income tax, saving most taxpayers around £680 a year and helping families across Newbury and West Berkshire.
Sep 22


Record childbirth injuries highlight maternity care crisis
NHS maternity care is failing too many families. Here’s what the Liberal Democrats will do to fix it.
Sep 21


We Must End the Corridor Care Crisis
When people go to A&E, they expect to be treated. What they do not expect is to spend the night in a chair, go without food, or struggle to access basic care. Yet that is exactly what is happening across the NHS. New figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats through Freedom of Information requests reveal that more than 31,000 people were forced to wait over 12 hours in A&E "Fit to Sit" areas during 2025, including 2,309 people aged over 75. Even more alarmingly, 5,306 patient
Sep 21


Giving More Young People a Voice in Politics
I am urging the Government to strengthen youth engagement and ensure that young people from every background have meaningful opportunities to participate in politics and decision-making.
Sep 17


Holding Thames Water and the Environment Agency to Account
Yesterday, I challenged Thames Water and the Environment Agency on water extraction, sewage monitoring, and how we better protect West Berkshire's chalk streams.
Sep 16


Championing Local Pharmacies in Newbury and West Berkshire
I recently spoke in Parliament about the pivotal role local pharmacies play in Newbury and West Berkshire and why they need sustainable funding to keep serving our communities.
Sep 16


Protecting Our Chalk Streams from the Threat of Data Centres
Data centres are here to stay, but the communities they're built in should have a say.
Sep 15
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