Over the moon that my amazing constituent has been named as part of #WiW100 Women in Westminster. 11yrs after the deaths of her beautiful boys Jack and Paul, her campaign to repeal the presumption of contact is on the cusp of being delivered by our Labour govt.

Reform want to scrap the Equality Act 2010. So what has the Equality Act done for us? 👇

Too often, disabled women and our bodies are deemed not to count. But disabled women are making babies, having babies and being brilliant mothers. I look forward to meeting with Wes Streeting soon to discuss tackling the inequalities disabled women face 👇️

Did you know that the first British citizen to go to space is from Grenoside? It was fantastic to be on Times Radio today on “A Constituency Knockout” competing against Rupa Huq for the best fun facts about our constituencies.

I listen to constituents tell me time and time again about the urgent need for the SL1 tram link bus to be reinstated. Today in Parliament, I raised this with the Transport Minister and look forward to meeting soon to discuss this vital route.

It was fantastic to visit Snailsden Moor last summer with the Peak District National Park and Natural England. Today in Parliament, I raised these concerns directly with the Environment Secretary, EmmReynolds. I look forward to meeting with her soon.

Did you know you're getting lower energy bills with Labour? Check the next post for more info 👇

Today is World Cancer Day - an issue which touches so many of our lives. I’m thinking of family members who are living with terminal cancer and my friend, Nathaniel Dye, who passed away last week of stage 4 bowel cancer. He taught me to squeeze every drop of joy out of life.

So proud to vote yesterday to lift 1,000 children across our Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency out of poverty. I voted for the Universal Credit Bill, which lifts the two-child benefit cap. Poverty robs our children of opportunity. It’s our moral mission to break this vicious cycle.

It was fantastic to celebrate the upcoming Winter Olympic and Games in Parliament - the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics. My friend and fellow inclusive maternity care campaigner, Paralympiad Kelly Gallagher, and Bobsleigh & Skeleton supremo Laura Deas even let me hold their medals!

Barnsley’s new Health on the High Street in the Alhambra is going to bring healthcare closer to our communities. It was fantastic to be with Health Secretary Wes Streeting in Barnsley last week for the official opening.

It was fantastic to be at that launch of the Labour MPs Group for Men and Boys, with Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy. The Government’s Men’s Health Strategy has already marked a turning point, and I’m looking forward to working alongside the brilliant DadShift, HopeNotHate, and Movember.

I’m utterly heartbroken to hear of the death of Nathaniel Dye MBE. Musician, teacher, campaigner and friend to so many of us. Nat was a beautiful man with a heart of gold. He squeezed every last drop of joy out of life and taught me so much about why living a good death matters.

Out on the doors in Silkstone Common - picked up lots of potholes and highways maintenance issues, including the speed bumps in need of maintenance on Knabbs Lane and Ben Banks Road. We’ll be raising with the Council.

Lots of constituents have written to me about delays in the postal service. Causing delays in receiving NHS letters and other urgent mail. Minister McDougall told me he has called in Royal Mail management next week to make it clear we need to see this service urgently improved.

Are you a leaseholder or looking to buy your first leasehold home? 🏠 The government are capping ground rents at £250 a year to stop spiralling bills! Even better than that, after 40 years it will be cut to a peppercorn rent - so nothing you won’t pay anything.

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. This marks over 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945. I signed the HolocaustUK Book of Commitment, pledging my commitment to honour the six million Jewish men, women, and children who were murdered during the Holocaust.

🚨A once-in-a-generation plan to reform our water system: 🧾 Reduces water bills by 17% per household; 🏠 Protects households; ✅ Holds water companies to account. These reforms mean lower water bills, real accountability and no more excuses for water companies.

A historic moment for historic investment for our communities! Today, I was there when the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, and our Mayor, Oliver Coppard, signed the Northern Powerhouse Rail compact for South Yorkshire 👇

We’ve launched the Warm Homes Plan, the biggest ever investment in home upgrades in history, to cut bills for millions of families 👇 🧵(1/4)

Earlier today I met with members of the Royal College of Midwives to discuss their Safe Staffing = Safe Care campaign, which calls for action to deliver safe, high-quality care. Midwives are a cornerstone of maternity care, a vital line of support throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

It’s Brew Monday! The Samaritans are seizing the day, on what’s supposed to be the worst day for January blues, and encouraging us all to sit down and have a cuppa and chat ☕️ . You don't have to face anything alone. You can call them for free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans

I’m gonna need a bigger graphic: revolving door from Tory to Reform be like…

Home in the constituency after a busy week in Parliament and local visits. So chilling out by cracking on with painting this gondola. Trying to get it finished in time for Penistone Arts Week in March! 🖼️

I know the difference an NHS fit for the future makes to people’s life chances. Waiting lists are down by a whopping 86,000, ambulances are arriving quicker, GP satisfaction is up, A&E waits are down. Only Labour will make sure that the NHS is there for you and your family when you need it.

Today's announcement on Northern Powerhouse Rail is a down payment on the North of England's future. So I asked Keir Starmer to help secure further funding for two trains an hour on our Penistone Line.

“I might not have a choice about having this disability, but I've certainly got a choice about what I do in my life, how I respond to it and turn it into a positive.” You can read my full interview with BBC Sheffield here 👇 shorturl.at/NWwVn

Reform UK is now just a jobs programme for desperate Tories. Their newest starter owed almost £5 million in tax and charged the taxpayer to heat his stables. #ReformPonyClub

An honour to chat to Enable Magazine about my campaign MaternAble, to make maternity care safer and more inclusive for disabled women. Check out the full article here: issuu.com/dcpublishing...

Our Labour government has announced the first Road Safety Strategy in a decade 👇 ✅ Cracking down on drink and drug driving 🖥️ Mandating safety tech in cars 💷 Investing £24 billion in safer roads ⛑️ Cutting deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035

Reform councillor bins Party 🗑️ after just 7 months. Reform = Change we don’t want. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It was an absolute pleasure to speak at the Right to Equality reception in Parliament, to mark the historic commitment of this government to repeal the presumption of contact. This is going to save the lives of generations of children, giving them brighter and safer futures.

Will Netty return for breakfast? …No spoilers for those waiting to catch up but thrilled to see The Traitors showcase another kickass woman with limb difference! Glasgow mum and teacher has already made a splash 💦 in the first task. Loving the plot twist for the new series too🔮

Happy New Year! 🎉 I’m wishing everyone across our communities hope and happiness for 2026! As we start the new year, let’s keep working together to put our communities’ values of kindness, opportunity and fairness at the heart of everything we do.

Merry Christmas! ⭐ It is the privilege of my life to serve you as your Member of Parliament, and I'm grateful for every day that I'm able to represent you. This Christmas, let us celebrate the kindness and solidarity that keep our communities strong — today and every day.

Eeek, it’s Christmas Eve! 🎄🎅🎁 I’m wishing everyone in every community across Penistone and Stocksbridge a very Happy Christmas. I also wanted to say a massive thank you to all our posties, NHS staff, and public sector workers, who work so hard to make sure we can enjoy this festive period.

Animal welfare is one of the top issues constituents contact me about. It's also a personal matter to me, as my two cats remind me regularly! We are keeping our promise to improve the lives of animals thanks to the Animal Welfare Strategy launched by DEFRA today

Today is the end of Disability History Month. Every time I speak in Parliament, I know there are 14 million other disabled people sitting in wheelchairs or standing behind me. Here’s what I’ve been working on so far to create a society that treats every disabled person with dignity and respect 👇

Great to meet Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, recently to discuss the much needed improvements to the Penistone Line, including increasing line speeds and improving stations. This project is one of my top priorities as your MP, including campaigning for two trains an hour.

It was a pleasure to meet UNISON police staff and representatives from our South Yorkshire communities in Parliament earlier this week. Our police do a great job to support our communities and I'm backing them all the way to tackle antisocial behaviour and crime locally.

Great to see Octopus Energy confirm they will pass on the changes from the Autumn Budget 2025 to customers, cutting energy bills from 1st April 2026. Octopus is rightly calling on other energy suppliers to do the same. Our Government has acted to bring down the cost of living.

One of the proudest moments so far as your MP has been walking into 10 Downing Street with the incredible @ClaireThrossell. I'm incredibly proud that today, the Government have announced the largest crackdown on violence against women and girls in British history.

We did it! With 9 days to go we’ve smashed our target of raising £7,000 towards a fully accessible changing room at Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre!!! To all of our community and beyond, a huge heartfelt thank you for your generosity - whether you gave £3 or £50 this was a team effort ❤️ 💓 💝

More dentists, more appointments, and better access for patients.

On my way down to Parliament for the last week before Christmas Recess. Lots coming up this week, including the Employment Rights Bill and work on Mental Health policy. Happy Monday everyone!

This week, the Government have announced £3 billion to create 50,000 new specialist places in mainstream schools for children with SEND. As a former SEND-statement child myself, I know how important it is that every child has their needs met where they live.

Lots of you have asked how I swam 7km to raise £7,000 in 3 hours 50 minutes - You can find out in the Big Swim video! 👇 Featuring Kim Leadbeater and chocolate milkshake! Thank you so much for all the support, and please help us reach our £7k total! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swim-penis...

Our Government have launched our landmark National Youth Strategy – the first in 15 years! This is a commitment to community, connection, and belonging to deliver tangible change for our young people who have been let down for too long.

When I saw the Alison Lapper pregnant sculpture in Trafalgar Square, it took my breath away. This Disability History Month, I want to highlight incredible disabled women like Alison. Let me know your disability heroes below!

The first ever Neurodivergent Birth Awareness Week has just come to a close! This week is being led by NeurodivergentBirth, an incredible mum-led organisation working to close the inequalities that neurodiverse women face during maternity.