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Latest from Lee


Meeting a Local Author with a Vital Message About Diabetes
Diabetes-related foot complications affect 50% of patients. Here’s what one local author is doing about it.
3 days ago


Cheaper Buses Must be the Start of Wider Cost-of-Living Support
I welcome the return to the £2 bus fare cap, but rural communities need a wider package of support to ease the cost-of-living.
4 days ago


Join My Newbury Job Fair 2026
Are you hiring local talent? Or looking for work? Join my Job Fair this September.
4 days ago


No to a UK-US Pharma Deal
A UK-US pharma deal could divert £45b of NHS funding away from essential services.
5 days ago


Putting Farm Safety First in Our Rural Communities
Farming is one of the UK's most vital industries, but it is also one of the most dangerous.
6 days ago


Newbury’s Rivers Deserve Better: Why We Need a Clean Water Revolution
The people of Newbury have had enough of excuses. It's time to put water companies into special administration.
Jul 17


A National Wake-up Call on Maternity and Neonatal Safety
Baroness Amos’ maternity report findings are deeply concerning and a stark reminder of why NHS investment is needed.
Jul 16


The Future of British Horseracing
Horseracing is woven into Newbury and West Berkshire’s identity, I’ll keep championing our equestrian community, horse and rider safety, and the future of this vital industry.
Jul 16


Protecting our High Streets
I challenged the Home Secretary to ensure the new crackdown on organised crime reaches rural towns and villages across Newbury and West Berkshire.
Jul 14


Protecting our Chalk Streams: July’s Clean Water for Newbury Roundtable
Consistently bringing key agencies together is helping to drive progress, but I will keep pushing until our chalk streams receive the protection they desperately need.
Jul 14


Holding AJM Healthcare to Account for Unacceptable Delays
Too many residents are being let down by AJM Healthcare for vital wheelchair services.
Jul 13


Why the Financial Sustainability Debate Matters for Rural Communities
Farming is at the heart of West Berkshire, but many family farms are facing rising costs and uncertain futures. Following a recent debate in Parliament, Lee Dillon explains why supporting profitable and sustainable
Jul 9


New Water Fines are Welcome, But Effective Enforcement Must Follow
Defra’s new water fines are a step forward, but without proper enforcement and wider reform, communities across West Berkshire will continue to pay the price.
Jul 7


Leasehold Reform: Pressure Is Delivering Change
After years of frustration over rising charges, poor management, and limited rights, leasehold reform is finally gaining momentum. Lee Dillon explains how pressure from campaigners, residents, and Parliament is helping drive meaningful change.
Jul 7


It’s Time to Make Energy Affordable for All
No family should have to choose between heating and eating.
Jul 6


78 Years of the NHS: A System Under Strain
As we celebrate the NHS’s 78th birthday, I reflect on the key issues facing the service.
Jul 5


Lee Dillon MP seeks assurances over future of Hungerford Post Office services
TG Jones recently announced a restructuring plan. Here’s what that means for Hungerford Post Office.
Jul 2


June Highlights
June highlights from Lee Dillon MP: housing reform, progress on CIL charges, Thatcham Post Office, SEND support, environmental protection, and local campaigns across Newbury and West Berkshire.
Jul 2


Lee Dillon MP raises concerns over unexplained rise in GP list cleansing
Local GP practices have raised concerns about a sharp increase in FP69 notices and are calling for greater transparency around the methodology being used and the potential impact on patients and surgeries.
Jul 2


Thatcham Post Office Given Reprieve as Closure Delayed Until October
Lee Dillon welcomes a reprieve for Thatcham Post Office as closure plans are delayed until October while a long-term solution is pursued.
Jun 30
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