I welcome the Rycroft Review and the action the govt has taken on crypto and overseas donations - but there is so much more to do to root out foreign interference in our democracy. I'll keep pushing on this in Committee for the Representation of the People Bill.

The fuel price shock we're seeing now demonstrates just how risky our continued dependence on oil and gas is for British households. The govt must do all it can to bring down energy costs - decouple the price of electricity from gas and wean us off dirty volatile fossil fuels.

Rivers are the lifeblood of our landscapes - but in many constituencies like mine, they're under threat. It was an honour to present my petition on behalf of constituents, calling on the govt to take further action to address pollution and save the River Wye and its tributaries.

Israeli govt and military officials have made overt comparisons between its plans for Lebanon and its genocidal destruction of Gaza. The UK govt must act decisively to avoid UK complicity in further crimes and to end the impunity which has enabled and emboldened Israel.

After years of delay, the Future Homes Standard is finally out. Solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation standards are all welcome - but this still feels like half a plan, when the scale of the housing crisis demands the whole lot.

Despite having no viable plan or the consent of the Commons, the UK Government has once again allowed Trump to drag Britain further into his illegal war in the Middle East.

UN Secretary General António Guterres has said "every key climate indicator is flashing red" as Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history. We cannot afford further delay in combatting climate breakdown. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My thoughts are with Jewish communities across Britain today in the wake of the antisemitic arson attack on ambulances in London. This disgusting act of hatred and intimidation has no place in the UK.

Britain's waterways are vital resources for our communities, local economies, and wildlife - they must be protected, for people and planet. That means taking a truly joined up approach to pollution, tackling sewage and agricultural pollution alike. #WorldWaterDay

Brilliant to join the NFU, WWF and RSPCA in Parliament to discuss the need for core standards for agri-food imports - trade deals must not allow food imports produced to lower standards to undercut British farmers or offshore environmental impacts.

The Green MPs and Peers have written to Keir Starmer to urge for an end to the UK's involvement in the US and Israel's illegal war. Under international law, the UK is obliged to have no involvement in illegal military action, including the use of UK bases and UK-made weapons.

Happy Friday everyone- here’s a quick update on what I’ve been up to as your MP this week!

Pitching development against defence is utterly short-sighted; we will not make Britain safer by making the rest of the world less secure.

Really lovely to meet George, and the Shared Lives carer Marie who supports him, to speak about adult social care and the work of Shared Lives in providing person-centred support and care! Find out more about Shared Lives here: www.herefordshire.gov.uk/sharedlives

Cutting international aid is a false economy – and one which puts Britain’s security at greater risk. The UK’s defence does not exist in isolation from global security. You cannot make Britain safer by making the rest of the world more unstable.

It was an incredible honour to be in attendance as President Zelenskyy was welcomed to Parliament. Today and every day, the Green Party stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine in their fight for self-determination.

So lovely to visit the Our Place showcase in Leominster and see some of the artwork being created there! Really inspiring to see such an incredible local programme fostering health and wellbeing while increasing access to the arts.

For over a year the UK govt has taken no serious action as the US and Israel flouted international law with impunity. Despite it becoming increasingly clear our inaction has only emboldened the two nations, the govt still refuse to condemn the illegal US/Israeli strikes on Iran.

"The Green Party calls on the UK Government to make clear to Trump and Netanyahu the UK will not accept breaches of international law, to withdraw permission for the US to use UK military bases, and to refuse any further complicity in this illegal war." @elliechowns.bsky.social

This Saturday I'll be swimming 5 kilometres to raise money for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie, and Swimathon Foundation. Thank you so much to everyone who has already sponsored me! If you'd like to donate in support, follow the link below: jg.swimathon.org/fundraising/...

In 2020, Keir Starmer said he would bring in legislation which would require any UK military intervention to have a lawful basis, viable objective, and approval by MPs. He has not done this - so I have, tabling the Armed Conflict (Requirements) Bill earlier this month.

Once again a Labour minister resorts to party-political attacks and misinformation rather than answering a simple question: how can the UK trust Trump to have a viable plan for the Strait of Hormuz given his absolutely reckless and illegal actions in the Middle East?

So brilliant to attend the launch of the Bromyard Ring Walk! The new route showcases so many wonderful places in North Herefordshire and is an absolute testament to the hard work of Bromyard Walkers are Welcome - visit bromyardwalkersarewelcome.org.uk for more info!

We all want to see a more efficient and productive court system - but scrapping jury trials, a fundamental right and cornerstone of our democracy, won't accomplish this.

When people #VoteGreen this May, they know they'll be voting for someone locally rooted, someone who deeply cares about the issues affecting our communities, and someone who will work their socks off to make hope normal again.

Unelected Peers in the HoL should not be able to block progress on Bills supported by the majority of elected MPs. Sign this petition to make your view clear to the government: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...

Even the IFS agrees the Chancellor's rigid fiscal rules aren't working; if we are to tackle to cost of living crisis for families across the country, we must move to a more flexible and strategic approach.

We cannot allow political subservience to Trump and Netanyahu to lead Britain into a dangerous, illegal, expensive war. It's time for Starmer to show some genuine backbone on the international stage.

As illegal international aggression once again highlights the need for investment in renewable energy, it is crucial the govt do everything possible to protect households from bearing the brunt of surging energy prices - and to ensure no energy company profits from this war.

On #InternationalWomensDay, I am reminded of the privilege it is to serve as North Herefordshire's first female MP, and to be in a Parliament with the most women ever elected. But work doesn't stop here - from achieving pay equality to tackling VAWG, there's so much to keep fighting for.

Today I am taking time to remember the hundreds of thousands of people in Britain who lost their lives in the pandemic, and to pay tribute to all those in the NHS and public health fields who worked tirelessly to manage the disease and save lives. #CovidDayofReflection

Happy Friday everyone - here with a quick update on what I've been up to as your MP this week!

The Representation of the People Bill contains some useful measures, but it must go further – put proportional representation on the statute books, shut loopholes that let dark money in, and modernise media platform oversights to stop misinformation and disinformation.

More than 1200 people have been killed across Iran, with many more injured and hospitals under attack. No nation should be able to break intl law with impunity - civilians and healthcare facilities must be protected and those responsible for illegal attacks held to account.

Israeli forces launching massive airstrikes in southern Beirut only hours after issuing an evacuation order for the over 500,000 people living there displays an utter disregard for civilian lives. We saw these patterns in Gaza - it cannot happen again in Lebanon. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Absolutely outrageous. Political parties should be answerable first and foremost to the public - not to the agenda of uber-wealthy donors. We urgently need a cap on political donations and a ban on crypto donations. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

I'm honoured to have been named one of The House Magazine’s ‘Women in Westminster: The 100’ for 2026! Brilliant to be in company with so many inspiring women shaping our future. #WiW100

Rachel Reeves and her chanting Labour backbenchers acknowledged Brexit was wrong during today's #SpringForecast. Glad to see the govt finally recognising what Greens have said all along: Britain is stronger as part of the EU. It's time to kickstart talks to re-join.

The govt must do more than express concern over the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements and settler violence in the West Bank - they must take action. Ban trade with illegal settlements and impose new sanctions on Netanyahu and all responsible for this violence.

Today I tabled a bill which would require any UK military intervention to have a lawful basis, viable objective, and approval by MPs - legislation the PM once said he himself would pass when he was running for Labour leader. He supported it then, and he should support it now.

The UK must stand unequivocally against the reckless and illegal action taken by the US and Israel against Iran - publish the initial legal advice on the American/Israeli strikes and commit to a vote in the Commons before any UK involvement in this war.

💬 "The actions that have been taken by the US and Israeli government are not making the world a safer place. They are making it more dangerous. " @elliechowns.bsky.social MP on Trump and Netanyahu's attacks on #Iran.

US and Israeli strikes on Iran are hugely dangerous: irresponsible, provocative and illegal. Starmer must call out these so-called ‘allies’ - who are acting as rogue states - and use all UK levers to uphold international law.

Over the moon Hannah has been elected as Gorton and Denton's next MP! I'm hugely looking forward to working with her in Westminster to fight for change and make hope normal again. This is just the beginning! Join today to take action for a better future: join.greenparty.org.uk

It's a two-horse race between the Green Party and Reform and every vote counts. People of Gorton & Denton, you have until 10pm to vote Green and make hope normal again.

Hannah Spencer: councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and the only candidate who can beat Reform in Gorton & Denton today 💚

Stopped for a coffee and a moment out of the rain and this entire café is full of Green campaigners from all over the country! We have huge numbers of people up here helping to get out the vote, such an amazing energy on the streets!😊💚 #VoteGreen #GortonAndDenton

Just knocked on Susie’s door - she’s already voted and like so many amazing local residents is showing her support with a poster board!💚 #VoteGreen #GortonAndDenton

Brilliant to be out knocking on doors in Gorton and Denton with a lovely group of volunteers; we have 75 more groups like this getting out the vote all across the constituency! Just spoke to one voter whose daughter has made her own beautiful poster to show her support💚

Given the huge concerns about children's safety online, it's crucial the govt acts with urgency, thoughtfulness, & care. I abstained on today’s motion for this reason. It would have rushed through (as yet unpublished) legislation in one day, with no real opportunity for scrutiny or consultation.