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May Highlights
From the King’s Speech to local campaigns like saving Thatcham Post Office, here’s a snapshot of what Lee Dillon and his team have been working on throughout May, both in Westminster and across the constituency.
Jun 3


Families Must Continue to be Heard as SEND Reforms Approach
Following Dingley’s Promise SEND roundtable, families’ concerns around EHCP reforms, early intervention, and support must continue being heard.
Jun 3


Have your say: Help shape SEND support in Newbury and West Berkshire
I’m asking parents, carers and young people to share their experiences of SEND support locally, as new national reforms are proposed.
May 5


The Urgent Need to Reduce Pupil Exclusions
School exclusions remain a pressing issue in Newbury and West Berkshire that must urgently be addressed.
Apr 7


Meaningful SEND Reform Requires Parent Collaboration
I recently hosted a roundtable to discuss the SEND reform and what’s needed to ensure parents, carers, and young people are properly supported.
Mar 30


Children Facing Long Delays for Mental Health Support
Children in West Berkshire are facing unacceptable 12-month waits for mental health support.
Mar 23


February Highlights
February may be short, but it has been a month filled with important work—both in Westminster and across Newbury and West Berkshire. From housing and building safety to rural services, education, and the pressures facing our NHS, the issues residents raise with me continue to be at the heart of everything I do. Housing, Home Safety, and Leasehold Reform A safe, secure, and warm home remains one of the biggest determinants of health, stability, and opportunity. This month, I
Mar 5


SEND Reform White Paper Leaves Parents with More Questions Than Answers
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.
Feb 23


SEND Deficits Write-Off – A Promise or a Trap?
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.
Feb 15


Supporting the Petition on CAMHS Waiting Times
A Newbury constituent has launched a national petition calling for an inquiry into CAMHS delays, as families across West Berkshire continue to face long waits for children’s mental health support.
Feb 10


Standardising SEND Support
I’m pushing for clearer and more consistent SEND support so families can rely on high-quality help wherever they live.
Jan 18


Backing Better SEND Support
I met with Dingley’s Promise to hear how they support SEND children and why families need stronger and more reliable local provision.
Jan 9


November Highlights
Read about what Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury, got up to in November 2025
Dec 4, 2025


Cap Profits of Private SEND Providers and End This National Scandal
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.
Aug 1, 2025


A Visit to Oaklands School: Championing Support for SEN Students
I had the privilege of visiting Oaklands School in Hungerford last week, where I had the opportunity to engage with staff and learn more...
Jul 28, 2025


Celebrating Opportunity and Inclusion with The Castle School’s World of Work Event
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.
Jul 8, 2025
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