Policy / campaign enquiry responses

Every day, I receive dozens of policy, petition and campaign emails from constituents concerned about a huge variety of national issues. While individual constituency enquiries will be answered by email or letter, due to the vast increase in the volume of emails now being generated, I can no longer guarantee replying to these individually and am therefore posting my responses on this section of my website.

Brexit Anniversary

Brexit remains one of the most significant political developments in modern British history, and I recognise that strong views continue to be held across the United Kingdom regarding the decision to leave the European Union.

Code of Conduct following Supreme Court Ruling

Lately, I have received correspondence from constituents regarding the operation and protection of single-sex spaces under the Equality Act 2010. I fully recognise that this is an issue on which strongly held and often deeply personal views exist across the country.

Wealth Tax Proposals

As of late, I have received correspondence from constituents regarding proposals for a wealth tax and the wider United Nations Tax Convention process.

Electoral Reform to First Past the Post

I have received correspondence from many constituents regarding proposals to reform the United Kingdom’s electoral system. I fully recognise that this is an issue on which strong views are held across the political spectrum.

SEND Reform

I have recently been contacted by many constituents who have contacted me about the proposed reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, particularly in relation to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), the structure of future support, and the pressures facing mainst

Ban on Animal Testing

 Recently, a number of constituents have written to me to raise concerns about the use of animals in scientific research, and about the Government’s approach to regulating and, over time, reducing and ultimately replacing animal testing.

Proposed Changes to Settlement and Immigration Policy

Lately, I have received a significant number of correspondence from constituents who have raised their concerns about the Government’s proposed changes to immigration and settlement policy, particularly concerns about the overall direction of reform and its implications for those seeking to build th

Changes to Settlement Rules for Health and Care Visa Holders

As of late, many constituents have been in touch regarding the Government’s proposed changes to settlement rules for health and care visa holders, particularly in relation to concerns about fairness for those working in the care sector outside of the NHS and the wider impact these changes may have o

End of Life Care

In recent months, many constituents have been in touch regarding concerns about hospice funding and the future provision of palliative and end of life care services, following representations from Marie Curie and other organisations across the sector.Hospices play a vital role in providing high-qual

Capita Handling of Civil Service Pension Scheme

Lately, many constituents have been in touch regarding concerns about delays to payments within the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS), particularly affecting newly retired civil servants and those awaiting the processing of retirement and bereavement cases.I fully understand the concerns that have

Nuclear Regulatory Review

Recently, many constituents have been in touch regarding concerns about the Nuclear Regulatory Review and the recommendations relating to the Habitats Regulations, particularly in relation to the potential impact these proposals may have on environmental protections and designated landscapes.I appre