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Yesterday in Parliament, I raised the urgent need for the UK to step up its humanitarian support for the 123,000 pregnant women in Gaza and the West Bank who are facing severe malnutrition, dangerous shortages of medical care, and rising risks to themselves and their babies.

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.

The Government’s decision to reconsider compensation for WASPI women is a long-overdue first step — but justice must now follow without further delay.

Lee Dillon MP joined remembrance services in Newbury and Thatcham to honour those who served and sacrificed for our country. “We will remember them.”

Lee Dillon MP has announced Edith from Winchcombe School as the winner of his 2025 Christmas Card Competition!

Bonfire Night is a highlight in the calendar for many families, but it can be a deeply distressing time for animals and some people in our community. Each year, thousands of pets and wild animals are affected by the sudden noise of fireworks, and the RSPCA has received more than 15,000 reports of animals negatively impacted over the last five years. Public concern is clear: 81% of people back firework control zones, and over 90% support quieter alternatives such as drone or l

Today in Parliament, I asked the Defence Secretary to ensure that service families aren’t left waiting for basic repairs while the Government’s £9 billion military housing upgrade is rolled out. Our Armed Forces deserve homes that are safe, warm, and properly maintained, not promises of improvement years down the line.

Lee Dillon MP voted with Liberal Democrat colleagues to defeat Nigel Farage’s Bill to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights, protecting Britain’s proud tradition of freedom, fairness and justice.

At the end of October, I hosted This is Farming in Parliament – a brilliant event that brought farmers and rural organisations into the heart of Westminster. It was an opportunity to hear directly from those working on the land about the challenges they face and the pride they take in feeding the nation.

New laws mean social landlords must act quickly to fix unsafe homes, a long overdue step for tenants living with damp and mould. Lee welcomes the change but says more must be done to improve energy efficiency and tackle fuel poverty.

The 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards celebrated the people who keep British racing running. Lee Dillon MP met this year’s winners in Parliament and congratulated Newbury’s Simone Meloni on being named Employee of the Year.

Over 5,200 women in Newbury were affected by the unfair state pension age changes. Lee Dillon MP stands with the WASPI campaign and continues to push for fair compensation and justice.

The Countryside Alliance Awards 2026 are now open for nominations. It is a great opportunity to highlight the local businesses and community champions who help keep West Berkshire’s countryside strong, connected and full of character.

This ceasefire offers a tentative path toward peace in Gaza. I welcome it and call for clarity, accountability, and sustained UK engagement.

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.

Hundreds of opportunities, great local employers, and positive conversations, the latest Newbury Job Fair was another great success.

Mandatory digital ID cards would threaten our privacy, exclude vulnerable people, cost billions, and do little to fix the asylum system. That’s why I’m opposing them.