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I welcome the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, but families in West Berkshire still need urgent support as high costs remain for months to come.

Residents in Lambourn are experiencing repeated groundwater infiltration; stronger action must be taken to stop sewage streaming down their streets.

As parents and many young people continue to worry about online safety, I am encouraging constituents to take part in two surveys that will shape the Liberal Democrats response to the Government’s consultation.

I pressed the Prime Minister to use rising fuel tax revenues to provide immediate support for households and push for a de-escalation in the Middle East.

Too many constituents continue to face delayed or missing post, for our rural communities, it’s a vital service that must improve.

The latest Home Office figures on animal testing licenses are deeply troubling; we need stronger oversight and a clear timeline to phase out animal testing.

I welcome the lifting of the two-child Universal Credit limit - a change the Liberal Democrats have long championed. However, with costs rising again, we must provide immediate support to help families now, while tackling child poverty at its roots.

We cannot allow Ofwat to make a deal with Thames Water’s creditors. It's time the company is put into special administration.

As I push for a meeting with the Vodafone CEO, the recent session with former Vodafone franchisees raises wider questions around reform of the franchise model.

Public lidos are an important part of British culture and a staple of our communities. Here’s why we must protect them.

School exclusions remain a pressing issue in Newbury and West Berkshire that must urgently be addressed.

Too many families are being let down by maternity services across the country. In Newbury and West Berkshire, we must act to ensure every mother and baby receives safe, high-quality care.

I’ve challenged ministers after Newbury received no flood defence funding across 600 schemes, warning that our communities are exposed to rising risks.

I recently met with campaigners from Dignity in Dying to receive their petition on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill. While I understand the calls for progress, using the "nuclear option" of the Parliament Act to bypass House of Lords scrutiny is a step too far for such a sensitive matter of conscience.

The government has launched a review into the 10% commission fee on park home residents. 

Find out what I have been up to in March, from the local impact of the Iran ceasefire and the rural squeeze on fuel prices, to the fight for A34 safety and Newbury’s flood defences. This update is a snapshot of the many, many issues the team and I have been working on for Newbury and West Berkshire.

After hearing from young farmers, I’m calling for immediate action to support the next generation and secure the future of farming.

I’ve heard from constituents directly affected by Earned Settlement Changes that risk undermining trust and fairness in the UK system.

It’s notoriously difficult to find an NHS dentist in Newbury and West Berkshire. I explain why in this blog post.

Following the Government’s 2026 Fraud Strategy, I’ve heard from constituents deeply concerned about online fraud and the need to hold Big Tech accountable.