Fantastic to visit the Defence Academy of the UK and see some of their amazing work in developing leadership skills and preparing our service people and our allies for the greatest threats that exist today and those that may exist in the future.

I have been campaigning for a crackdown on rocketing vet bills, and I am proud that this government will be delivering the biggest reforms to the veterinary sector in 60 years. ✅️ Transparency on pricing ✅️ Real choice of care ✅️ Stronger support for the Vets and Nurses ✅️ More walks in Stanton Park

Prospect Hospice has been awarded £174,081 in additional government funding to support vital digital innovation and capital improvements, helping ensure patients receive high-quality end-of-life care in a modern, comfortable setting.

As an ex-Army PTI, I know strong starts matter. That’s why I’m proud Labour is delivering free breakfast clubs for 582 children in Swindon North. Real change for local families.

Great to visit the University of Bath and see how varied and incredible the work they're doing is for the region and especially how it can have a positive impact on Swindon.

The Pride in Penhill programme is worth a total of £20m, that's £2m every year for 10 years for Penhill. I'm clear that this money must be spent on your priorities, not those of Politicians or any particular group, but YOU. Take part in my survey have your say! willstone.org.uk/pride-in-pen...

As a member of Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Wiltshire I'm supporting their efforts to understand how employers are currently working to spot signs of domestic abuse/violence and what skills they may be missing - you can fill it out here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Really exciting to meet the CEO of Valarian Max Buchan. They focus on AI containment for high-stakes and high regulation sectors and have contracts with UK and US governments. It’s really cool to see what is developing in this space.

🚨🏠 BIG news for leaseholders in Swindon North 🏠🚨 Many of you know the leasehold system is unfair and outdated. As a member of the Leasehold All-Party Parliamentary Group, I’m proud to share the action the Labour Government is now taking to put that right.

This week I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment – honouring the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust and paid tribute to the millions of Eastern Europeans, Romani, LGBT, disabled people were murdered in the Holocaust. #HolocaustMemorialDay

Great to meet up with Dave and Ben from Akkodis who specialise in digital and data engineering and are keen to support the development of the Drone Hub here in Swindon as well as advance the UK's National Security.

Great to host another surgery today and discuss some important issues with a range of people. Lots of work to do but always a pleasure to be able to help where I can. Thanks to Di for coming in!

Really pleased to be able to assist another constituent with an issue. If you need support from me and my office please do reach out at [email protected] and we'll do what we can.

As a cat and dog owner — I know how important pets are to families in our community That's why I am calling for clearer, fairer vet pricing and capped prescription charges.

I'm hiring a caseworker for my team I'm looking for someone really keen to help residents in Swindon North, through assisting with individual cases, responding to questions around government policy. If you think that's you, apply now here: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...

Fantastic to meet Connor and Dan from Subsea Craft. They are producing really cool technology including Caddis, a subsurface launched and controlled UAV which can be launched under water.

Fantastic to welcome Aga, owner of The Highworth Emporium, and shop assistant Loraine to Parliament for tea.

Great to meet Russ from Lavr 🇺🇦 A Ukrainian defence company looking to expand into the UK. Exciting opportunities ahead and important discussions.

It was really lovely to meet Chloe and Peggy-Sue Ford from the Swindon Branch of Wilts & Berks Canal Trust. Peggy-Sue is also raising money for Dogs Trust through a series of walking challenges, including two 21 km walks in London on Saturday and Sunday. www.justgiving.com/page/lovable...

Today is Blue Monday, the statistically most depressing day of the year and to help my mental health as well as raise awareness for the 4.5 years difference in life expectancy between men and women I ran 4.5k with 45lbs on my back.

Good discussion with Kevin on UK sovereign capabilities and supply chain resilience. His company’s work producing commuter chips plays a key role in building a stronger supply chain.

Amazing to attend the official opening of the new Abbey Meads dental practice building. Ebrahim gave a truly inspiring talk about the work he and his team have been doing over the past 20 years, including an initiative to provide free screenings for primary school aged children across the town.

Everyone deserves the chance to get active. Following my meeting with Paul Skivington from UK Para-Jiu-Jitsu this week, I raised the importance of getting more disabled children involved in sport in the Chamber. It was great to hear how government programmes are supporting inclusivity.

Great to have Stu from SD Associates, a local Swindon business, in Parliament to discuss how we can connect the dots and strengthen Swindon’s emerging ecosystem.

Today I took part in the weekly Page-Turning Ceremony. This is a new meaningful tradition of remembrance that began in May 2025. Each week, a name is read from the Books of Remembrance commemorating and honouring Members, sons, daughters and servants of the House of Commons.

Following work I took part in following experiences with Guide Dogs and a number of disabled constituents, I'm incredibly pleased to see the government announce plans to develop powers which will enable local transport authorities to prohibit pavement parking in their areas.

It was a real pleasure to bring Paul Skivington a Para-jiu-jitsu athlete to parliament. Alongside his competitive career, Paul teaches children and adults of all ages and abilities, developing his own syllabus to support and empower disabled athletes.

Great to meet with General Aeronautical, to discuss future opportunities in Swindon ✈️ Our conversation focused on Swindon’s role within the M4 defence corridor and how the town’s manufacturing heritage and connectivity could support next-generation aerospace and defence technologies.

Wonderful to have the team from Ondas Capital to Parliament. It’s encouraging to see innovative companies recognising Swindon as a place to build, collaborate, and scale. We look forward to continuing the conversation and exploring what this could mean for local businesses and skills.

Great to meet with Chris and Danny from Avnet Silica, a leading manufacturer in key products for UAV resilience. I look forward to working with them in the future and expanding opportunities for Swindon.

Great to be on BBC Politics West alongside Cameron Thomas MP (Tewkesbury) and Councillor Dawn Denton (Somerset), you can catch the discussion this Sunday at 10am on BBC One!

Citizens Advice are continuing to run sessions throughout Swindon North to support residents at various outreach centres. These are an opportunity to meet with advisors who can help with managing various things from supporting with applications, debt & mortgage advice to Pension support.

Adam and Kelly have been tirelessly campaigning for stronger road safety laws and a legacy for their son Harry. It’s vital that as many people as possible take part, so please complete the consultation and share it with friends and family. www.gov.uk/.../proposed....

As we begin 2026, I want to thank everyone who's been in touch with me over the past 17 months and am really proud of just how many people we've been able to help in that time. If you need assistance my team and I will help where we can, you can contact us on [email protected]

It was great to engage with Lucinda Kirk from Nominal in Parliament. Their company is working in the Unarmed Aviation Vehicle flight testing space which could accelerate how our technology improves.

First meeting of the year and it was with another drone company! Sky-drones work in partnership with the police, NHS and UKRI as well as defence so they are valuable company I would love to see in Swindon.

From next year, Penhill will get £2m a year for 10 years — £20m in total — to deliver real, lasting change. The difference? Local people will decide how it’s spent, not politicians or developers. A survey is coming soon, but for now, share your ideas below.

Great to connect with Jon from Matsuura 🚀 Exciting work on 3D printing for drones. Looking forward to seeing this strengthen the supply chain in Swindon and support my growing drone hub.

In the autumn of last year I wrote to the Policing Minister regarding Wiltshire Police's funding situation. Our police do an incredible job and I was proud to see Government grant for Wiltshire police increasing by over £3m.

Following the passing of the Renter's Rights Act the government have announced a commitment to halve homelessness backed by £3.5bn of investment.

This Year has been full of delivery. The government have brought forward key legislation and locally Swindon has attracted a number of high profile drone manufacturers, delivering quality jobs to our town. I look forward to continuing to work for Swindon North in 2026.

As the year ends, I wanted to share an update on my work for Swindon North. Proud of what we’ve achieved — and more to come in 2026.

I want to highlight that anyone who lives in Swindon North can apply for tickets to see Prime Ministers Questions. Every month I get two free tickets. Email me to get put on the waitlist at [email protected].

Great to visit Great Western Academy just before the Christmas Break. They've done some incredible work from establishing their sixth form to focussing on both student achievement, inclusion and wellbeing. They noted their intention to work toward more sensory facilities for their SEND students.

This Christmas season I'm looking back on some of the achievements of the past year, both locally in Swindon and nationally. open.substack.com/pub/willston...

Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year! Thank you so much to Evelyn from Haydonleigh Primary for the fantastic design.

The BlueCross have released their festive reminder about foods that may be harmful to pets and you can find more information and advice here: www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice

Proud to support @DefraGovUK’s Animal Welfare Strategy 🐾 — the strongest reforms in a generation, improving the lives of animals at home, on farms and in the wild. Our laws are finally catching up with the evidence, delivering on our manifesto. #AWS2025

Happy Christmas! Parliament has now risen for the Christmas recess, and I was privileged to attend an event at No.10, a real highlight of the year. I am certainly looking forward to enjoying some eggnog and a mince pie. Wishing you a wonderful festive season!

The Labour Government is increasing funding for local services in Swindon by £52.6m. That's a 24% increase over 4 years going towards the essential services in our town we all rely on.