👋 A few of the things I've been up to this week!

Found the perfect Harpenden Christmas gift at Serena Hart! 🎁 This 'All Roads Lead to Harpenden' mug says it all. Great local business with such thoughtful, unique items ☕ #LoveLocal

What a wonderful turnout at the Tring Together Christmas evening! And what incredible work from the Tring Youth Council who designed these mugs themselves!!

Following the Chancellor's Autumn Budget yesterday, I am reaching out to local businesses across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and villages to understand how the announcements are affecting you and your plans for the year ahead.

Brilliant to visit Tring Tesco today for their Winter Food Collection in aid of Dacorum Foodbank. Seeing the dedication of volunteers and staff was truly inspiring.

I spoke to @itvanglia.bsky.social about my thoughts on the Budget. While the rail fare freeze and lifting the 2-child benefit cap are welcome, this is ultimately a botched Budget and a missed opportunity.

I spoke to @ghrnews.bsky.social about how the Government is failing our family farms. It's outrageous that the Chancellor is doubling down on the government's betrayal of family farms.

Great to speak to @BBC3CR about the Government's missed opportunities I’m disappointed by today's Autumn Budget announcement. The government have ignored the biggest lever for economic growth: creating a better trade deal with Europe

While we wait for the Autumn Budget to be announced - families and pensioners are still struggling to get by while our local businesses are going bust across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages.

Ahead of the budget tomorrow, we asked some of our MPs what they want to see from Reeves’ announcement 👇

In today's Everyday AI roundtable, we focused on Innovation & Growth in AI 📈

Our chalk streams are vulnerable. I've written to Affinity Water about their Water Resources Management Plan and how it affects our precious chalk streams in Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages

This week’s Everyday AI topic is Innovation & Growth in AI 📈 Discussing key questions around: 👉 What funding do UK startups need to compete globally? 👉 How can government procurement and regulation support responsible AI innovation?

Don't miss the next antiques market in Berkhamsted on December 2nd! 🏺 Perfect way to support local traders and find some unique Christmas gifts and treasures ✨ #LoveLocal

Last week, I was told that the Government has effectively ruled out extending the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act to cover tradespeople's tools. This is simply not good enough.

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the lives of transgender people lost to violence and reaffirm our commitment to building a society where everyone can live safely, openly, and with dignity.

This week’s Everyday AI topic is AI Skills and Talent ⚙️ Discussing key questions around: 👉 How do we give every worker access to upskilling? 👉 What should AI literacy look like in schools and higher education? 👉 How do we empower SMEs, charities, and creators to adopt AI responsibly?

I spoke in Parliament yesterday about a farmer in Harpenden & Berkhamsted facing a £40,000 bill after a 200-tonne illegal dump on their land, and even risking prosecution if they can't clear it fast enough. At the same time, fixed term penalties for committing such a crime are pitiful in comparison.

I recently spoke to BBC Three Counties Radio about the unacceptable van thefts targeting tradespeople across Hertfordshire.

This week’s Everyday AI topic is AI Skills and Talent ⚙️ Discussing key questions around: 👉 How do we give every worker access to upskilling? 👉 What should AI literacy look like in schools and higher education? 👉 How do we empower SMEs, charities, and creators to adopt AI responsibly?

In need of some Christmas gift inspiration? Head to Hamlins Toys in Berkhamsted! 🎄🧸 Such a wonderful selection of gifts for all ages! 🎁 #LoveLocal

Around 65% of Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency lies within the Green Belt, home to many rural villages whose character and setting define the area. I’ve written to the Secretary of State with @gideonamos.bsky.social to raise concerns about how the new Grey Belt policy is being applied.

Today, I'm backing the @libdems.org.uk plan to cut energy bills by at least £90 per year 💡 People across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages are facing sky-high energy bills - this Government isn't doing enough.

This morning, I raised concerns about AI chatbots in Parliament. Children are increasingly turning to chatbots for medical advice, emotional support and more - yet Ofcom regulations are unclear as to how one to one private conversations are regulated in the Online Safety Act.

Wow. It's an absolute honour to be elected as Vice President for the Liberals Democrats. Thank you so much to everyone who supported in this campaign and to Kamran who ran a fantastic campaign.

I was honoured to attend Tring's Remembrance Ceremony this morning, joining our community at 11am to observe the two-minute silence and pay tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom. Today we pause to remember all who gave everything for our freedom.

It was a privilege to plant a cross in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance to remember those across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring, and our villages who have fought and given their lives for our freedom. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Spoke to members at the Stone Federation GB Drop-In to learn about the essential role British natural stone plays in our economy and communities 🪨 From supporting local jobs to preserving our heritage and building sustainably, natural stone is vital to our construction industry.

I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC. The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.

👋 A few of the things I was up to last week!

Honoured to attend Remembrance Sunday parades in Harpenden & Berkhamsted today, standing alongside veterans, serving personnel, and our community to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom. We will remember them.

Lest we forget. 🙏🏻 It's an honour to join for Remembrance Services across Harpenden & Berkhamsted today. Remembering so many who gave their today so we can have our tomorrow.

I spoke to BBC 3 Counties this morning about the unacceptable van thefts targeting tradespeople What happened to my constituent David reflects a wider issue - people whose livelihoods depend on their vehicles deserve to know that when they call 999 during a crime, police will respond

"Waiting over two weeks to see your GP is simply unacceptable, yet that's now the reality for thousands of local people. "People shouldn't have to endure the 8am scramble for appointments or wait in pain for weeks on end. It's time for decisive action to end this crisis once and for all.

Remember, remember the 5th of November - Bonfire Night! 🎆 Remembering this weekend's fantastic fireworks display at Beech Hyde Primary and Nursery organised by the Beech Hyde Association helping to raise money for the school.

This morning's Everyday AI roundtable focused on AI Security 🔒 Bringing together leading experts, industry leaders, and civil society to discuss: 👉 What are today’s most critical AI‑enabled threats? 👉 How do we secure AI without stifling innovation? 👉What can SMEs realistically do?

Great to be included in the Harpenden Society Autumn newsletter, speaking about the importance of shopping local this Christmas! 🎄 We're so lucky to have fantastic independent businesses on Harpenden's high streets.

This week’s Everyday AI topic is AI Security 🔒 Discussing key questions around: 👉 What are today’s most critical AI‑enabled threats? 👉 How do we secure AI without stifling innovation? 👉What can SMEs realistically do?

Standing to be Lib Dem Vice President means a lot to me as the first Lib Dem MP of East and South East Asian Heritage. Here's a little bit more about me and why I'm standing! Voting open now until Tuesday 11th at 2pm!

I joined @pcr-uk.bsky.social for their report launch to discuss a national prostate cancer screening programme. Early detection saves lives, yet too many men are diagnosed late. A national screening programme could be transformative to give men the best chance of beating this disease.

👋 A few of the things I've been up to this week!

If you haven't been to the Bridgewater Arms in Little Gaddesden recently, it's definitely worth a visit! 👏 Great atmosphere and excellent hospitality 🍻 #LoveLocal

#Movember is about more than growing a moustache, it's about starting conversations on men's health - from prostate cancer to mental health. Check in on the men in your life, talk openly, and seek help when you need it. Let's break the stigma together.

"Parliament should be a place where people's voices are heard, questions get answered, and real change happens. I will continue to be a strong, active voice for our area in Parliament, and I'm grateful to everyone who has brought their concerns and ideas to me over the past year"

This week I met with supporters and staff from @breastcancernow.bsky.social in parliament to celebrate #WearItPink 🩷 Delighted to find out more about the support and research they provide for everyone affected by breast cancer.

Thank you to everyone I met at the @hospiceuk.bsky.social drop-in. It was valuable to hear about the incredible care being provided and the challenges our local hospice faces. We must ensure hospice care gets the support it deserves.

I've signed @alisonebennett.bsky.social's letter calling on the Government to save our hospices and act without delay to end this crisis in hospice care.

I’m glad to have voted to stop Farage’s plans to undermine our Human Rights. Leaving the ECHR would undo hard-won British rights - freedom of expression, right to investigations & more - but not stop small boat crossings. Real solutions require international cooperation, not isolation.

Recently spoke to parents, teachers & organisations at the Phone Free Education Campaign drop-in to discuss the impact of mobile phones in schools & how we can protect children's mental health Together, we can create safer, healthier learning environments for all young people

This morning's Everyday AI roundtable focused on AI Safety🔒