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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


Widen the Scope of the Social Housing Bill
I spoke in Parliament about the importance of social housing and why this Bill must widen its scope to provide the affordable homes Newbury and West Berkshire residents need.
Sep 14


Turning Frozen Russian Assets into Support for Ukraine
In Parliament, I urged the Government on the need to repurpose up to £30 billion of frozen Russian assets for the frontline in Ukraine.
Sep 11


Enter Lee’s Christmas Card Competition
Entries are now open for my annual Christmas Card Competition. Here’s how to submit your artwork.
Sep 10


A Joined-Up Strategy to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
As VAWG remains endemic across our society, I asked the Government for a truly joined-up approach to tackling violence against women and girls.
Sep 10


Maternity Safety Matters: Protecting Against Postpartum Haemorrhage
I recently signed a cross-party letter postpartum haemorrhage, calling for better maternity care.
Sep 8


Navigating the SEND System: How I Can Help as Your MP
The SEND system is extremely complex and difficult to navigate. This guide explains where to turn to for support and when.
Sep 7


Delivering the PC Andrew Harper Petition to Downing Street
Yesterday, I joined the police federation and fellow campaigners at Downing Street to deliver the PC Andrew Harper petition, signed by more than one million people.
Sep 3


August Highlights
Find out what Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury, got up to in August
Sep 2


Energy Price Cap Rise Adds More Pain to Cost of Living Crisis
Lee Dillon MP expresses concern over the latest increase in the energy price cap, warning that rising energy bills will place further strain on households across Newbury and West Berkshire already facing cost-of-living pressures.
Aug 26


Over One Million Demand Justice for PC Andrew Harper
Lee Dillon MP is backing the Justice for PC Harper campaign and will help deliver a one-million-signature petition to Downing Street calling for action on early release rules.
Aug 26


Thank You to Our Firefighters at Crookham Common
I want to thank every firefighter and emergency responder who worked tirelessly to protect Crookham Common over the weekend.
Aug 17
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