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The Government’s latest devolution plans risk creating a two-tier system that leaves rural communities like Newbury and West Berkshire behind.

July marked the start of Parliament's summer recess, but there was still plenty happening both in Westminster and across Newbury and West Berkshire. From tackling concerns about Thames Water and sewage pollution to meeting residents on my Summer Surgery Tour and supporting local businesses, here's a look at what I've been working on over the past month.

After years of frustration over rising charges, poor management, and limited rights, leasehold reform is finally gaining momentum. Lee Dillon explains how pressure from campaigners, residents, and Parliament is helping drive meaningful change.

Lee Dillon welcomes new Government action on unfair Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charges after raising the issue directly with ministers. The change follows campaigning by affected residents, local councils, and MPs, and could help prevent homeowners being hit with devastating bills for simple administrative mistakes.

Ten years after Brexit, West Berkshire families and businesses are still paying the price. It’s time for a better deal that boosts growth and cuts costs.

£1.5 billion in Child Trust Funds remains unclaimed. Through the Share Foundation’s proposals, it’s time to reunite them.

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.

The King’s Speech sets out the Government’s priorities for the year ahead, from the NHS and housing to water, cost of living and infrastructure. Here’s what it means for Newbury and West Berkshire, and the issues I’ll be pushing hardest on in Westminster.

No family should have to endure repeated pregnancy loss before receiving proper support. Lee Dillon MP responds to growing calls to end the “three miscarriage wait” and improve miscarriage care across England.

A look back at April across Newbury and West Berkshire, from local environmental concerns and road safety to community events, Westminster activity, and the issues residents have been raising with me.

I have heard from hundreds of constituents about the Government’s trail hunting consultation. While opinions differ strongly, many rural residents are concerned about the impact further restrictions could have on countryside communities, jobs, and traditions.

In Parliament, I challenged the government over whether it would genuinely allow proper scrutiny of the Prime Minister to run its course.

I welcome the lifting of the two-child Universal Credit limit - a change the Liberal Democrats have long championed. However, with costs rising again, we must provide immediate support to help families now, while tackling child poverty at its roots.

Too many families are being let down by maternity services across the country. In Newbury and West Berkshire, we must act to ensure every mother and baby receives safe, high-quality care.

Find out what I have been up to in March, from the local impact of the Iran ceasefire and the rural squeeze on fuel prices, to the fight for A34 safety and Newbury’s flood defences. This update is a snapshot of the many, many issues the team and I have been working on for Newbury and West Berkshire.

Across Newbury and our villages, people are being pushed to breaking point by soaring fuel and heating oil prices, and the Government still has no plan.

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

I back democratic reforms to our voting system but I will keep pushing for deeper changes to rebuild trust in our politics.

I’ve just listened to the Spring Statement and, frankly, it’s not good enough. Families, young people, pensioners, and businesses in Newbury and West Berkshire are still feeling squeezed. We need urgent action to cut fuel and energy costs, fix social care, and support graduates.

Thames Water’s failures have pushed our rivers to breaking point. With illegal sewage spills on an industrial scale and our chalk streams among the worst affected, I’m calling for special administration to finally put the health of our waterways and the rights of billpayers ahead of offshore creditors.