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From high streets to vineyards, Lee Dillon MP has been meeting with local businesses and community groups to discuss how to keep Newbury and West Berkshire thriving.

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

Lee Dillon MP has tabled an amendment to reform CIL charges, ensuring fairness and national guidance when technical errors occur.

Yesterday racing across Britain came to a standstill. Fixtures at Lingfield, Carlisle, Uttoxeter and Kempton were all rescheduled so that...

Lee Dillon MP marks Back British Farming Day, pledging support for Newbury and West Berkshire farmers and highlighting the challenges they face.

Back to school and back to Westminster – Lee Dillon MP reflects on a busy summer in West Berkshire and looks ahead to NHS priorities, local campaigns and a free Job Fair.

Today I spoke in Parliament about the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund – a vital lifeline for adoptive families. Too many are being left without the therapies they need because of short-term funding. Families deserve certainty, not constant worry.

Flags should unite us, not divide us. Respectful pride is welcome – vandalism or intimidation is not.

I am delighted to invite all primary school pupils in the Newbury Constituency to submit a design for my 2025 Christmas card. 

Tickets are now available for my free Newbury Job Fair this September. Spaces are limited – book today and join us for a day of opportunities, training, and career support.

Lee Dillon MP reflects on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the role of the UK, and the Liberal Democrats’ calls for aid, recognition of Palestine, and a lasting peace.

YouTube is now more watched than almost every broadcaster in the UK – yet its adverts are not held to the same standards as TV and radio. Lee Dillon MP is calling for urgent reform to protect the public from harmful and misleading ads.

New figures have revealed that farming incomes have plummeted in the past year, with average livestock incomes falling by almost 20% in...

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.

Lee Dillon MP visits Waitrose Newbury to discuss store investment, community support, careers, and trailblazing animal welfare standards.

As part of my ongoing work to protect Newbury and West Berkshire’s natural environment, I recently met with National Highways to discuss...

West Berkshire has been overlooked in the first phase of new school-based nursery places, despite clear local need. I’m pushing Ministers to ensure every child here gets the high-quality early years support they deserve.

We’re falling behind. For people living with breast cancer, and other aggressive cancers, that can mean the difference between life and death. I’ve written to the Health Secretary to demand urgent action to speed up access to new treatments.

Rail fares between Newbury and London are set to rise by almost £370 next year, taking the cost of an annual season ticket to £6,725. At a time when families across West Berkshire are already struggling with the cost of living, this rise is unacceptable. Lee Dillon MP is calling for a rail fare freeze to give commuters a fair deal and a reliable service.

I recently met with West Berkshire Council to discuss the shortage of social housing in our area. It was a constructive meeting, and I’m working in partnership with the Council to push for solutions that will deliver more affordable homes for local people.