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Children’s safety must come before big tech profits. I set out a smarter approach to online safety, shaped by families in Newbury and West Berkshire.

The Westminster Hall debate on Horse and Rider Road Safety highlighted the risks faced by horse and riders on our roads.

Lee Dillon explains why he supports Herbie’s Law, a science-led plan to end animal testing in UK medical research by 2035.

I asked the Government to ensure new homes are not just built quickly, but safely, fairly and to a high standard.

Lee Dillon MP for Newbury steps away from X, saying there comes a point where staying becomes complicity.

I’ve secured a Westminster Hall debate in Parliament to push for stronger protections for horses and riders on UK roads.

I spoke in Parliament about why changes to the family farm tax still risk forcing local farms to be sold.

The UK Government must be transparent on international law. President Trump’s attacks on Venezuela are dangerous, and Starmer’s silence gives him cover.

As the New Year gets underway, I’m focused on the challenges ahead and guided by what matters most to people across Newbury and West Berkshire. Looking ahead to 2026, I reflect on the issues residents raise with me every day, from the NHS and transport to the rural economy, education, housing and the environment, and how listening will continue to shape my work.

Lee Dillon MP outlines why he has signed the Good Business Matters Decision Makers Pledge and supports stronger guardrails on business responsibility.

I have been contacted by many constituents facing missing or delayed Evri parcels, particularly during the busy Christmas period.

As Christmas approaches, I’m looking forward to spending some precious time with my family. It’s a moment to pause after a busy year, reflect on the challenges many have faced, and recognise that while Christmas can be joyful, it isn’t easy for everyone.

For six months, families at Woodlark Place have been living without hot water, forcing parents to boil kettles just to bathe their children. Residents are struggling with basic hygiene, health, and wellbeing in unacceptable conditions.

Lee Dillon MP highlights the urgent need to support young farmers through the Liberal Democrats’ ‘Farm First’ scheme, tackling food insecurity and securing the future of British agriculture.

Read about what Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury, got up to in November 2025

As a member of the Housing, Communities & Local Government Committee, last week I challenged the Government on the scale of their social housing plans, because 180,000 homes over ten years simply does not match the level of need.

Housing and nature shouldn’t be in conflict. I’ve been pushing for protections for green spaces and habitats in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, including our local chalk streams, while supporting responsible development.

I remain deeply uneasy about the UK’s decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, and despite new developments, the deal still leaves too many critical questions unanswered.

Labour promised to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and grow the economy, yet this second Budget fails to deliver for households, farmers, young people, and the rural economy across Newbury and West Berkshire.

The Government has doubled down on the harmful family farm tax, ignoring thousands of farmers – including many here in Newbury and West Berkshire. In this blog, I share why these changes threaten our rural economy, food security and the future of family farming.