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Parents across Newbury and West Berkshire tell me the SEND system is slow, complicated, and exhausting. Reform is unavoidable - but today’s White Paper still ducks the hardest questions families need answered.

The Government’s promise to write off £5bn in SEND deficits sounds good, but will it actually deliver? We've seen these promises crumble before.

Apprenticeship schemes are vital to our economy, but uptake needs to increase.

Banning smartphones in schools is a positive step. But it doesn’t go far enough.

Freezing student loan repayment thresholds is a stealth tax on graduates and it risks trapping a generation in decades of debt.

I recently joined a cross-party debate at Kennet Sixth Form. Here's what we discussed.

A round-up of January’s work in Parliament and Newbury and West Berkshire, including equestrian road safety, water and local priorities.

I met with Dingley’s Promise to hear how they support SEND children and why families need stronger and more reliable local provision.

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.