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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Lee Dillon MP has introduced the Road Traffic (Horse and Rider Safety) Bill, pushing for stronger protections for horses and riders on UK roads.

Horseracing is at the heart of life in Newbury. but a new tax proposal could threaten jobs, businesses, and a cherished part of our culture. I’m backing the #AxeTheRacingTax campaign to protect our sport and economy.

The Government’s proposal to harmonise remote gambling tax rates could threaten the future of British horseracing. As MP for a constituency with a proud racing heritage, I believe we must protect the unique role horseracing plays in rural communities and ensure reforms are fair.

I was honoured to support the Lambourn-to-Windsor Road Safety Awareness Ride and have now submitted a motion in Parliament calling for greater protection for horses and riders.

I recently visited the Jockey Club Estate in Lambourn, meeting with trainers to discuss the challenges facing the racing industry.