My new role as Shadow Leader of the House

I’m really pleased to have been appointed the Liberal Democrat Shadow Leader of the House of Commons.

It’s a big responsibility, and one I’m really looking forward to taking on.

What does the Shadow Leader of the House do?

The Leader of the House is responsible for organising the Government’s business in the Commons, including the legislation and debates that come before MPs. Every Thursday when Parliament is sitting, they set out the forthcoming business of the House and face questions from MPs about what the Government is doing, and what Parliament should be given time to debate.

As Shadow Leader, I’ll have a key role in those exchanges, challenging the Government on its plans, holding it to account, and pushing for Parliament to focus on the issues that matter to people.

That’s what particularly excites me about the role. Since I was elected, I’ve worked hard to take the issues people raise with me across Newbury and West Berkshire and make sure they are heard in Westminster.

This gives me an even bigger opportunity to do that.

Whether it’s our NHS, local roads, support for families, our rural communities, cost of living, our precious chalk streams, or the many other issues people contact me about, I want to use this role to make sure those voices are heard loud and clear in Parliament.

I’m looking forward to getting stuck in.