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Proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could see 84% of claimants in Newbury lose vital support. Lee Dillon MP is urging the Government to change course and protect vulnerable people in our community.

Last month, I launched a new schools’ art initiative to celebrate the creativity of young people in Newbury and West Berkshire. I’m thrilled to announce our very first winner – Winter from Trinity School! Read on to see how you can get involved.

We marked National Fish and Chip Day with a local vote to find Newbury and West Berkshire’s favourite fish and chip shop. After a great response from residents, I visited The Avon Fish Bar to present them with this year’s winner’s certificate. A great way to celebrate the work of our local hospitality industry.

Lee Dillon MP welcomes a major step forward as thousands of local children become eligible for free school meals after raising the issue in Parliament.

Underfunded schools are facing impossible choices. I’ve signed an Early Day Motion in Parliament to call for urgent investment. Our children’s education must be a priority.

The rescue deal for Thames Water has collapsed. With no buyer, no plan, and sewage still flowing into our rivers, I’m calling for special administration now.

Find out what Lee Dillon got up to in May as the MP for Newbury

I wanted to take a moment to recognise something truly remarkable that happened in our area earlier this month. Martyn Ainsworth, a...

An exciting project to boost critically endangered glass eels in the River Kennet highlights just how special our chalk streams are – and why we must do more to protect them.

Many of you have told me how hard it is to get an NHS dentist. This week I raised your concerns in Parliament and called for urgent action.

Celebrating a brilliant community effort that raised over £7,000 for Newbury Cancer Care through a local charity football tournament at Trinity School.

I was honoured to support the Lambourn-to-Windsor Road Safety Awareness Ride and have now submitted a motion in Parliament calling for greater protection for horses and riders.

Lee Dillon MP has written to the Minister for Migration and Citizenship to push for longer-term visa certainty for Ukrainian families who have found sanctuary in the UK.

Ahead of National Fish and Chip Day, I’m asking you to vote for your favourite local chippy – let’s celebrate the people keeping this proud British tradition alive in Newbury and West Berkshire!

Many of you have shared your views on the move to three-weekly bin collections. I’ve written to the Council to raise your concerns and ask how they plan to monitor the impact.

It’s taken nearly a year and mounting pressure for the Chancellor to finally admit the Winter Fuel Payment cuts have gone too far. I’ve heard from older residents across Newbury who are worried about staying warm.

Pausing bonuses isn’t good enough. Our chalk streams, rivers, and residents deserve better.

The Government’s proposed inheritance tax reforms are causing deep concern among farming families. I believe we urgently need a proper consultation and rethink to protect the future of local agriculture.

Lee Dillon MP met with the Supporters’ Trust at Reading to discuss fan-led proposals for the Football Governance Bill.

Newbury MP Lee Dillon co-sponsors cross-party A34 Safety Bill calling for urgent improvements to East Ilsley and Beedon slip roads.