Today, as part of UK Parliament Week, I met with sixth form students who study Sociology & Business at Colonel Frank Seely Academy 👩‍🎓📖 We discussed V Levels, barriers that women in politics face, and the academisation of schools. Thanks for the invite and the insightful discussions!

The East Midlands Mayor's Big Transport Conversation runs from 17th November to 8th February 🚎🚍 Your input will help shape a transport network that works for everyone, supports local businesses, and keeps our communities connected.

Just some of the highlights from today's budget 💷⬇️

📢 BREAKING: Labour Government to scrap two-child benefit cap, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty 👧👦

Last night I met with the Chancellor at Number 11 Downing Street. This was my final opportunity to push for justice on the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme for over 1,100 constituents living here in Sherwood Forest. I set out the case once more, highlighting its urgency.

Development in areas of my constituency such as Edwinstowe, Rainworth and Hucknall have left our community without proper access to GPs, schools and shops. My question in the House of Commons today 👇

It was a pleasure to visit Broomhill Junior School last week to meet with Mr Beckinsale-Yates to discuss the exciting plans for a new build and to tour the school. The enthusiasm of the students and the dedication of the teachers are a reminder of why investing in education matters.

I recently met with Minister for Industry, Chris McDonald MP, to demand action on the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) Investment Reserve.

📢 I am delighted that The Joseph Whitaker School in Rainworth has been selected to receive funding for solar power from Great British Energy ☀️ It will mean the school spends less of their money energy bills, and more on the resources that our children rely on 💷 ℹ️ www.gov.uk/government/n...

It was a real pleasure to cut the ribbon at the official launch of the Hucknall Banking Hub today with Cash Access UK. This fantastic new facility will make a real difference for local residents and businesses, providing access to face-to-face banking services from major banks in our community.

Today I was pleased to join the Make Birth Better Parliamentary Perinatal Trauma Roundtable, hosted by Dr Rebecca Moore, Jo Cruse and Geeta Nayar.

An honour to join the Ollerton community this morning for the Remembrance event at the Town Hall. We came together to pay tribute to those who served, to remember their sacrifice, and to reflect with gratitude. Lest we forget.

Honoured to attend the Sherwood Forest Moot today - the first in a century! 🌳✨

Been out across the Constituency today and popped into the fantastic new Thyme Cafe in Lowdham for some treats for the office. They opened their doors this Monday so be sure to drop in and show your support! 🍰🧁

This week I placed a Cross of Remembrance in the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance. We pause to honour all those who served, those who fell, and the families who carry their legacy. We will remember them.

This deep dive into the failures within our maternity services must be a turning point in making every birth safe:

Proud to attend the Championing Black Maternal Mental Health event in Parliament last night.

Proud to see over 2,500 military homes in the East Midlands being upgraded under this Labour Government - supporting those who have served and their families 👏

Good to catch-up in Parliament yesterday with families, Donna Ockenden and other MPs to push for safer maternity care. Grateful as always for the families who share their accounts to drive change.

Huge thanks to all the volunteers, organisers, and community groups who made the Oxton Village Bonfire so special last night 🔥🎆 Brilliant atmosphere, great turnout - a real reminder of what a strong community we have!

I extend my heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the tragic incident in Cambridgeshire. www.btp.police.uk/news/btp/new...

I had a fantastic time visiting the Clipstone Best Years hub this morning!

I’m honoured to share that, as the MP for Sherwood Forest, I’m now a Women's Aid Parliamentary Champion. I’m a champion for survivors of domestic abuse - standing with those whose voices too often go unheard, and supporting the incredible organisations working to keep women and children safe 💜

It was a pleasure to attend Macmillan Cancer Support's Coffee Morning in Parliament this morning to hear about their priorities for the National Cancer Plan ☕🍰 Everyone deserves the best cancer care, whoever and wherever they are.

My question on maternity services to the Prime Minister during PMQs 👇

Today, the Health Secretary agreed to meet with me over Hucknall Health Hub delays 👇

My statement on the news coming from Ollerton:-

My statement on Bloor & Peveril Homes hosting a private meeting about Whyburn Farm without inviting the community to share their views:-

Grief must be the engine of change. Last night, I co-sponsored a debate on Baby Loss in the House of Commons chamber as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week. ➡️ Watch my speech in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SApe...

Our debate on baby loss will take tonight - it's not too late to ask your MP to take part 👇 #BabyLossAwarenessWeek

This Labour government will hold to account any company that sought to profit from the pandemic while our health service was battling to protect lives. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...

This week at #Lab25, I took part in two important policy roundtables on women’s health. From access to care, to research, to tackling inequalities, it’s vital that women’s voices and experiences shape the policies of the future.

A privilege to join the Missing People Daily Mirror panel at #Lab25 - too many missing people are falling through the cracks. We need a joined up approach to ensure nobody is left behind and that families are truly heard and supported. 📰 Read the full article: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

This afternoon at #Lab25 I joined a panel about Community-Led Health to discuss the need to rebalance our health system so that it truly fits around patients' lives, not the other way around 🩺

First panel of the day at #Lab25 - How Can Labour Deliver for Leaseholders? with Labour Housing Group 🏘️ In Sherwood Forest, many constituents face extortionate management fees and feel trapped by managing agents such as FirstPort.

A great start to #Lab25 joining the @coopparty.party.coop panel, Support Her Health: A Co-Operative Approach to Fixing Women's Healthcare. We discussed how so often women are dismissed and how important the voice of lived-experience is in getting health policy right for women.

My latest column in the Newark Advertiser 📰

For years, Sherwood Forest didn’t have a voice. Promises were made but never delivered. Now, for the first time, A614 funding has been officially signed off ✅ My interview on the BBC Breakfast Show 👇

🚗 A614 roadmap to success - how we got here ⬇️ #DeliveringTheA614

📢 IT'S OFFICIAL - A614 & Ollerton roundabout improvements are GO 🚗 This morning, the Full Business Case for the A614 and Ollerton roundabout improvements have been formally approved by the Department for Transport 🎉

🌲⚜️ What an inspiring afternoon with Ashfield District Scouts at their big District Camp in Calverton! Over 350 young people came together for a weekend of adventure, teamwork and fun - supported by an incredible team of 200 dedicated volunteers.

Yesterday I had the privilege of co-hosting a roundtable as Chair of the Maternity APPG, bringing together researchers, clinicians, charities and those with lived experience to discuss perinatal mental health.

I’m proud to have voted for the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a generation: ✅Day One rights ✅Strengthening sick pay ✅Banning Fire & Rehire and exploitative zero-hours contracts

Perinatal mental health roundtable at the House of Commons, made possible by @michellewelshmp.bsky.social and Laura Kirke-Smith. We explored how to build the right infrastructure, workforce & education so every woman and family gets the care they deserve. This work is just getting started ♥️

Proud to see the Hillsborough Law introduced under this Labour Government. At its heart is a new duty of candour - making honesty from public bodies a legal obligation, not a choice. Trust in our institutions must be earned, and this law is a big step forward.

As promised I would keep you updated on all things Whyburn Farm - my letter to Bloor & Peveril Homes regarding meeting with the community:

Sick of unreliable and infrequent buses in your area? 🚌 I want to hear your views on the state of our local buses and how you want to see the problems tackled. 📝 Take the survey now to help shape public transport in our area: survey.labour.org.uk/betterbusess...

The PCOS APPG is working to create the right pathway for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. I spoke with Channel 5 News Health Correspondent, Catherine Jones, about the launch of our report.

This week, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) launched a landmark report which set out key recommendations to improve outcomes for those living with PCOS in the UK. I spoke to BBC Woman's Hour about my experiences and the work that needs to be done 👇

Read the latest update from the BCSSS Chair below 📄 With Sherwood Forest having the second highest number of members on the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS), I am continuing to push for justice. www.bcsss-pension.org.uk/media/oxvkvb...