(1/2) Thank you to everyone at Nestle, Tutbury, for a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting visit. I was pleased to see Nestle’s focus on sustainability and its strategy to deliver positive environmental outcomes.

It was a pleasure to spend time at Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form Centre alongside Olivia Blake MP, Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on SEND. The school does outstanding work supporting young people with Autism and Developmental Language Disorder.

(1/2) Farmers in England are facing challenges selling their livestock in Wales due to restrictions linked to the bluetongue virus. Yesterday I asked the Government what discussions have occurred between DEFRA and the Welsh Government to minimise disruption for farmers.

(1/2) Puppy farming is inhumane, causes suffering to dogs and distress for families who unknowingly buy animals raised in cruel conditions. I am therefore pleased that the Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy commits to ending this appalling practice, and today I called on

(1/2) The Government’s announcement of a consultation to ban social media for under 16s in the UK is welcomed news. As I explained to Radio Derby, my view is clear: social media is not safe for young people.

NEW: November NHS stats show that waiting lists fell across England by 86,000. That’s the second biggest drop in NHS waiting lists in 15 years. There's so much more to do - but we're turning round the NHS and getting it back on its feet.

My statement on the Minimum Age for Access to Social Media 👇

Today, I thanked the Chancellor for lifting the tax-free allowance for APR and BPR. Over 100 farmers have written to me since the change was announced, telling me the difference that this will make, and I was proud to work with colleagues from the LRRG to help alter this policy.

I spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live about the Government’s changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief. Food security is national security, and these changes will help protect family farms across Derbyshire Dales. You can listen to the interview here 👇

What an absolute honour to be asked to take part in Cromford Mills’ Christmas Carol Service. Mince pies, mulled wine, carols and community - what a lovely start to the festive season.

Very proud to present Derbyshire Dales’ winning Christmas Card to the Speaker of the House of Commons. Congratulations to Alice, age 10, from Fitzherbert CofE Primary School for her ‘Christmas in the countryside’ design. Thank you to all the school children who took part. Merry Christmas everyone!

What I've been doing for children in social care 👶

My Statement on Changes to Agricultural Property Relief 👇🏻

Another busy week....

Our incredible Posties have been working hard delivering letters and parcels being sent before Christmas. I visited Hatton Delivery Office to say a thank you to those in the sorting office, and for the work they do to ensure that we get cards and gifts in time for Christmas Day.

In November, I asked @leicesterliz to introduce measures to prevent children from viewing nude images. I am therefore pleased that the Government has committed to make it impossible for children to send nude images, and will ban “nudification tools”. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

(1/4) Today, Minette Batters, the former President of the NFU, published her review into the profitability of farming. The Review makes clear that we must do more to protect our hard-working farmers, with costs for farmers rising by more than 30% since 2020. www.gov.uk/government/n...

This week, I hosted the Campaign for National Parks’ New Perspectives Event in Parliament. I am glad to be working with the @Campaign4Parks to ensure that young people help shape our National Parks and to ensure they become greener, wilder and more accessible than ever.

🚨BREAKING: The Government has just announced that it will provide an additional £160.6 million of funding for Derbyshire County Council. Labour is ending Tory austerity and providing a 22% increase in funding - if Reform still can’t deliver, they can only blame themselves.

Today, @linseyfarnsworthmp.bsky.social asked the Prime Minister about Reform's decision to close care homes, including The Leys in Ashbourne, leaving staff facing job reductions before Christmas. I urge the Council to reconsider these cuts and to ensure residents continue to get the care they need.

Ashgate Hospice provides vital end-of-life support for loved ones in Derbyshire Dales. Today, I urged the local ICB to provide the funding needed to keep these services going, and I welcome the Minister's offer to broker a discussion on funding between the ICB and Ashgate.

A few examples of how I've helped people recently...

This morning I spoke to BBC Radio Derby about my decision, last week, to abstain on Resolution 50 to the Budget. As a Labour MP, I believe in progressive taxation. But progressive taxation means taxing those who can afford to pay, not those already struggling to pay the bills.

Reform is promising to lift the moratorium on fracking. This could lead to increased earthquakes, threaten our unique natural landscapes, and undermine our ability to tackle the climate emergency. We must protect our rural environment and have a complete ban on fracking.

The removal of the second morning train between Matlock and Derby will make it harder for residents to commute to Derby and nearby towns for work, leisure and education. Today, in Parliament, I urged East Midlands Railway to ensure that the second morning train continues to run.

Today we are voting on the Railways Bill, which will create Great British Railways (GBR). GBR will ensure that our trains are run in the interest of you, the passengers. The headquarters of GBR will be based in Derby, bringing new jobs and investment to our region.

The Government is returning £2.3 billion to the BCSSS investment reserve. As a result, 156 ex-mineworkers in Derbyshire Dales will see a weekly uplift of £100 to their pensions. I called on the Government to deliver this and I'm proud to see this historic injustice ended.

What I’ve been doing to protect our natural world🌱

(1/2) Yesterday I spoke in favour of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which will protect and support our most vulnerable children. The Bill will, among other things: 🏫 Help address SEND pressures by enabling local authorities to build and run new schools

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of National Tree Week, my team and I helped plant tree saplings at Mount Cook Adventure Centre. This Government’s progress towards a future filled with trees: 📷 £1 billion investment in trees over this Parliament 📷 Over 10 million trees planted in 2024/25

It was fantastic to meet such enthusiastic pupils at Middleton Community Primary School during UK Parliament week. The pupils asked lots of thoughtful and challenging questions - everything from how laws are made, to my favourite ice cream flavour! We may have some future MPs!

I am pleased to have been elected Vice-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Net Zero. I look forward to using my role to ensure that we support Net Zero industries across Derbyshire Dales, safeguard our environment, and create a better world for future generations.

1/3 This week marks 25 years since the Countryside and Rights of Way Act was passed by the last Labour Government. This landmark Act gave all of us the right to walk, climb, run and sightsee on open land across Britain, cont.....

(1/2) All of us should be able to access good end-of-life and palliative care. The Conservatives left our hospices desperately underfunded and facing massive real-terms pay cuts. I am proud that Labour has already announced £100 million in additional capital funding for hospices, but I know that

Cromford Mills was the first water-powered cotton spinning mill and, alongside other sites in Derbyshire, the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Today, I urged the Government to provide the support needed to secure its future. parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

(1/1) It was fantastic to visit the @RSPCA_Official’s drop-in in aid of their campaign to encourage everyone in my constituency to #BeAKindSpark and Help Quieten the Noise by: * attending organised firework events rather than having your own * using low-noise fireworks

Thank you to everyone who took the time to come to my constituency surgery in Ashbourne. It’s a genuine privilege to meet constituents and help with matters that matter to them. If you’d like to come along to this month’s surgery in Hilton, please get in touch.

(1/2) Rural crime continues to blight communities across Derbyshire Dales, with local farmers like Jane Basset having had her farm broken into and hundreds of pounds of specialised equipment stolen. Today I asked the Solicitor General what steps the Government is taking to

What I've been up to recently👇

Before heading to COP30, the Prime Minister met with me to discuss issues impacting farmers across Derbyshire Dales and to talk about the Government’s ongoing work to tackle the climate crisis.

Today, I visited Springfield Farm with Minister Eagle MP, Minister for farming, to discuss rural issues such as Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), TB, Climate and APR.

Today, I visited Springfield Farm with Minister Eagle MP, Minister for farming, to discuss rural issues such as Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), TB, Climate and APR.

Not everyone thinks about how fireworks can affect people, pets, horses, livestock and wildlife. I’m supporting @RSPCA_Official campaign to encourage everyone in my constituency to #BeAKindSpark and Help Quieten the Noise by: • considering attending an organised firework event

Today, my colleague and fellow Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG) member, David Smith MP, asked the Government about its changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief.

I was grateful to meet with the Stone Federation to discuss the importance of British natural stone in creating sustainable housing. Quarries and the stone sector play a vital role in our local economy, and I will continue to use my voice to ensure these industries are represented in Parliament.