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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.

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.

Families, farmers, and local businesses across Newbury and West Berkshire deserve a Budget that delivers real change, not more sticking plasters or excuses. Here’s what I’m calling for, and why it matters to our community.

49 local organisations and schools signed up for 2025 UK Parliament Week, it’s fantastic to see so many children and young people across Newbury and West Berkshire getting involved in democracy.

Lee Dillon MP has announced Edith from Winchcombe School as the winner of his 2025 Christmas Card Competition!

It was a privilege to visit the Destination EXPO careers fair at Newbury College, meet many of the organisations taking part, and see so many students exploring their future pathways.

Read about what Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury, got up to in September.

UK Parliament Week is a great chance for people of all ages to learn more about democracy and how to make their voices heard.

West Berkshire has been overlooked in the first phase of new school-based nursery places, despite clear local need. I’m pushing Ministers to ensure every child here gets the high-quality early years support they deserve.

Lee Dillon MP is calling for action to rein in private SEND providers making sky-high profits, as local families and schools face spiralling costs and long delays in support. He’s backing a national profit cap to fix the broken system.

I had the pleasure of visiting Castle School’s World of Work celebration, a fantastic programme connecting students with additional needs to real work experience. It was inspiring to meet the young people, staff and employers making a real difference in our community.

Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury, responds to the Chancellor’s Spending Review, calling it a bitter disappointment for local people. Lee highlights missed opportunities to invest in our hospital, support social care, help farmers, and deliver truly affordable homes.

Last month, I launched a new schools’ art initiative to celebrate the creativity of young people in Newbury and West Berkshire. I’m thrilled to announce our very first winner – Winter from Trinity School! Read on to see how you can get involved.

Lee Dillon MP welcomes a major step forward as thousands of local children become eligible for free school meals after raising the issue in Parliament.

Underfunded schools are facing impossible choices. I’ve signed an Early Day Motion in Parliament to call for urgent investment. Our children’s education must be a priority.

One of the biggest concerns I hear from parents and teachers across the Newbury constituency is the ongoing struggle to provide adequate...

I’ve met many families in Newbury struggling to get the right support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. That’s why I’m pleased to back the expansion of Castle School and have tabled a motion in Parliament to push for further improvements to SEND provision.

Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury, shares his report from February 2025

January 2025 update from Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury

Lee Dillon MP calls for Newbury schools to receive their fair share of SEND funding, ensuring children get the support they need.