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New Data Exposes Industrial-Scale Illegal Sewage Spills in Newbury
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.
2 days ago


Wildlife Tourism Legislation
Wild animals are still suffering in tourist attractions worldwide. Here’s why the Animals (Low‑Welfare Activities Abroad) Act is needed, and why many residents have contacted me about it.
2 days ago


Taking Action to Protect Newbury’s Chalk Streams
I’m pushing to protect Newbury’s chalk streams and end the sewage scandal harming our precious waterways.
3 days ago


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.
3 days ago


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


Assisted Dying Bill: Scrutiny Must Not Become Obstruction
This Bill deserves proper scrutiny but not delay that overrides the will of the elected House or the public.
Feb 13


A34 Safety: Chieveley to be Included in National Safety Study
After sustained campaigning, Chieveley has been formally included in a national A34 safety study – a major step toward long-overdue improvements.
Feb 11


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


Student Loans Are A Stealth Tax on Young People
Freezing student loan repayment thresholds is a stealth tax on graduates and it risks trapping a generation in decades of debt.
Feb 4


What My Railways Bill Amendment Means for Thatcham Level Crossing
Thatcham Level Crossing has frustrated residents and businesses for years. I’ve tabled an amendment to the Railways Bill to ensure high-delay crossings are reviewed, their impact assessed, and long-term solutions considered.
Feb 4


Mandelson Must Be Stripped of His Peerage
The latest Epstein files raise serious questions about Peter Mandelson’s conduct in public office. Resigning from the Labour Party is not enough.
Feb 3


A Busy and Positive Start to 2026
A round-up of January’s work in Parliament and Newbury and West Berkshire, including equestrian road safety, water and local priorities.
Feb 2


Water White Paper: Reform or Rearranging the Deckchairs?
Communities are fed up with empty promises while rivers and coastlines are polluted. The Government’s Water White Paper was meant to deliver real reform, but it doesn’t go far enough. We need a complete overhaul of how water companies are run.
Jan 20


Holding Big Tech to Account to Keep Children Safe Online
Children’s safety must come before big tech profits. I set out a smarter approach to online safety, shaped by families in Newbury and West Berkshire.
Jan 16


Why Quality Must Match Quantity in Housing
I asked the Government to ensure new homes are not just built quickly, but safely, fairly and to a high standard.
Jan 12


Why I’m stepping away from X
Lee Dillon MP for Newbury steps away from X, saying there comes a point where staying becomes complicity.
Jan 11


Protecting Horses 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.
Jan 7


Family Farm Tax: A Step Forward, But Not Far Enough
I spoke in Parliament about why changes to the family farm tax still risk forcing local farms to be sold.
Jan 6


Keir Starmer Must Condemn Trump’s Illegal Actions in Venezuela
The UK Government must be transparent on international law. President Trump’s attacks on Venezuela are dangerous, and Starmer’s silence gives him cover.
Jan 5


Good Business Matters Decision Makers Pledge
Lee Dillon MP outlines why he has signed the Good Business Matters Decision Makers Pledge and supports stronger guardrails on business responsibility.
Dec 22, 2025
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