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Anti Fracking campaign

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.

Animal Exports

Live Exports Ban

The UK has long led the way on animal welfare. In 2021, the Government's Action Plan for Animal Welfare, set out reforms for this Parliament and beyond.

CBDC

Central Bank Digital Currency

In February 2023, HM Treasury and the Bank of England published a joint consultation on a UK CBDC. A final decision has not yet been made and will be informed by this consultation and future work.

E-Collar

E-Collars

There has been much debate over the Government’s decision to ban the use of e-collars over recent weeks. I have heard from constituents both strongly in favour and against the decision and wish to clarify the Government’s position.

Maidstone East

Railway Ticket Offices

I have heard from several constituents regarding ticket office closures and I have recently contacted South Eastern railways to seek assurances that their proposals will not disproportionately and adversely affect elderly, disabled, or cash using commuters.

Dementia Research

Dementia Diagnosis and Research

An estimated one million people will be living with dementia by 2025, so research is crucial to understanding the condition and improving outcomes for those affected. I was proud to stand on a manifesto that committed to doubling dementia research funding and finding a cure for dementia.

Onshore Wind

Onshore Wind

Onshore wind is a key part of the Government’s strategy for low-cost decarbonisation of the energy sector and it will be integral to achieving net zero by 2050.

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Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act

Over the summer, I have heard from many of my constituents, who have shared concerns over the Retained EU Law Act. I hope to provide some further background to this and address some of the worries raised.

 

Kept Animals Bill

Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill

I have heard from many constituents over the past several weeks who are concerned about delays to the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.

Buses

'Talking Buses'

Audio visual equipment on buses can support a wide range of disabled passengers to feel sufficiently confident to use buses. It enables them to access education, employment and other services, whether or not they are familiar with the route they are travelling.

Cat Theft

Pet Theft

The theft of a much-loved pet causes emotional trauma and impacts pet owners and families. The Government launched a Pet Theft Taskforce in May 2021 in response to concerns about a perceived increase in pet theft.

Trophy Hunting Bill

Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill

I appreciate the strength of feeling around this issue. Around a million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction and the abundance, diversity and connectivity of species is declining faster than at any time in human history.

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Conversion Therapy for Transgender People

I take this issue very seriously and I know that my colleagues in the Equalities Office remain committed to tackling conversion therapy in the UK. I am absolutely clear that this practice has no place in civilised society.

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