I introduced the Home Cooling Bill to Parliament, to provide a zero rating of VAT and consider the implementation of grants for home cooling measures.

My statement on local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire

Britwell Salome Farm Shop reached the finals of the Countryside Alliance Awards in the ‘Best of Local Food and Drink’ category. Well done to all the team! 👏

Enhertu is a drug that could extend thousands of lives, but in 2024 it was rejected by NICE. Since then, many people have missed out on the drug. I have signed a letter, alongside cross-party MPs and Peers, calling on NHS England, NICE and pharmaceutical companies to reach an agreement.

At today’s Babies APPG meeting, I asked the Minister for Early Education to ensure that the rollout of the Best Start Family Hubs gives due consideration to families in rural areas. I also highlighted the need to better support parents with the cost of early years education.

Read here about my visit to Thame to see heat battery boilers in action 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I asked the Minister how the Government's social media policy will protect boys and young men from misogynistic content on platforms like YouTube that do not require an account to access.

After many letters and questions, the Minister confirmed that new PSVAR exemptions for school routes will be introduced. These exemptions ensure that children can get to school, while the bus fleet is being updated. I will keep a close eye to make sure arrangements remain secure in the long term.🚌

I asked the Minister what steps she is taking to ensure that smaller settlements in Henley and Thame are properly considered during flooding. Wheatley was previously unable to benefit from grant schemes because the number of properties affected did not meet the threshold required to unlock support.

Wonderful to visit Withymead Nature Reserve with Sheila and Imogen, trustees of this very special place. It was a pleasure to learn about the site’s history, the trust’s vital conservation work and walk the new boardwalk funded by Mend the Gap.🌿🌞🐦

I met with Dr Keaton Jones, Clinical Researcher and Surgeon at the Churchill Hospital, to discuss pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer has a high mortality rate and can progress rapidly. We discussed how his work, alongside that of Pancreatic Cancer UK, is helping to improve diagnosis and care.

Really inspiring to meet with students from Henley College who took part in a competition to redesign the Riverside Counselling Service logo, well done to everyone who participated.

What did the Minister say to me on overseas voters?

Great to meet with a dedicated Citizen Scientist Chris Szweda to discuss our shared work to improve water quality in the River Thames at Henley. We reflected on the progress made so far, and are committed to ensuring the Thames is cleaner, safer, and better protected for everyone.

Alzheimer's and dementia is the biggest killer in the UK. It affects all of us in some way. That's why I'm so proud to be an Alzheimer's champion in parliament and to have hosted Alzheimer's Research UK's event showcasing the incredible research going on right here in the UK.

What can a handful of persistent local residents achieve? Here’s a great example! Benshed is 6 years in the making but small number of locals have finally secured a beautiful space for people to come together to do crafts like woodwork, as well as dress making and textiles. Super!

National Emergency Briefing take: When politicians take action on climate there is often huge push back from vested interests and deniers. Tories have fought measures in Oxfordshire to reduce emissions and increase active travel. So we also need the public to back politicians when they take action.

It’s Men’s Health Week, and I’m showing my support for better paternity leave and football by sporting an ‘Extra Time for Dads’ jersey. Good luck to England today in their first World Cup match!

I recently visited Stoke Mandeville Hospital to meet with Raghuv Bhasin, Chief Executive of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, as well as staff from the neighbourhood team and the Cancer Care and Haematology Unit.

Great to join Greener Henley at Henley Town Hall on Monday 8th June for a screening and workshop discussion of the National Emergency Briefing, focused on the urgent climate and nature crises and presenting evidence and calls for immediate action from leading experts🌿🌊

This week marks Cystic Fibrosis Week, I wore yellow in Parliament to raise awareness of the daily realities faced by those living with the condition. No two people have the same experience, but it affects thousands of lives across the UK every day.

I called on the Prime Minister to ensure Thames Water sorts out sewage that continues to spill into my constituent Judy’s garden. Previously, Thames Water said they wouldn’t even look at the issue until 2027. The PM has now confirmed that the Water Minister will take this up.

Today I called on the Minister to improve training for health visitors. Constituents have told me they skipped appointments due to the level of care they received.

I met with the team at Blue Cross to discuss responsible dog ownership in Henley and Thame. They offer a veterinary care fund and pet food banks to support people struggling with the cost of living so they can continue caring for their animals. 🐩

I met with James Blythe, new CEO of Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust alongside local MPs. We discussed the plan for the Trust going forward, including key priorities like services at Townlands and the New Hospital Programme.

At the Second Reading of the Health Bill, I highlighted concerns over ICB commissioning, safeguarding confidentiality in a single patient record, and the absence of reform of JCVI and the National Screening Committee. I will hold the Government to account as the Bill proceeds through Parliament.

I visited the SSE Henley substation, which provides electricity to residents. We discussed how electricity is distributed and steps taken to ensure power stays on. SSE has plans to upgrade the distribution network to meet increased demand from new developments and electric car chargers.⚡️

Today, I hosted a parliamentary roundtable with Adrian Choa, Director, and Oli Roy, Producer, of the documentary Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere. With NASUWT and Future Men, we considered how to better support boys and young men online.

I have secured a meeting with the Minister to discuss funding issues facing RAF Benson Community Primary School. I saw first-hand the excellent education provided to 'behind the wire' families. A considerable amount of care is shown to pupils so they feel supported when parents are away serving.

I visited Peppard Primary - a small but wonderful and thriving local school. I promised to follow up with OCC to help with some maintenance issues

The government is talking tough on water, but delivering very little. I told the Mail exactly this.

So glad I found time to attend the event in Checkendon commemorating the 80th anniversary of the arrival of allied Polish troops at Checkendon camp. In those woods, a home was made, traditions preserved, and hope restored. The event was a great mix of fun, celebration and remembrance.

Another school visit, another school in need to investment in its buildings. Last week I caught up with Cllr Georgina Heritage at Mill Lane Primary in Chinnor. We’re going to work together to get the school what it needs. With Chinnor’s growth there must come better infrastructure

I have written to the Secretary of State for Defra to highlight the importance of Marsh Lock Horse Bridge to the local community and to urge that plans continue to progress, with delivery treated as a priority.

Wonderful to visit Le Manoir in Great Milton and hear more about their plans for the future. An internationally renowned eatery on our door step. I’m excited to see the new menu for the more modestly priced(!) brasserie concept that will sit along side its famous two star restaurant.

I attended VIRTUS Data Centres drop-in to learn more about building sustainable digital infrastructure while supporting the UK's wider economic growth ambitions

Tomorrow I will be attending a forum on the proposed SEND White Paper. I am interested to hear the perspectives of parents, carers, supporters, and teachers on changes. www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/community/ev...

I attended a meeting on the recommendations from the Independent ADHD Taskforce. They align with the government priorities for health, but there has been a lack of engagement from Ministers and DHSC. I joined the APPG for ADHD in calling for a formal response from the government.

I visited Chinnor Allotments with Cllr Georgina Heritage and Cllr Ed Sadler, committing to support peat-free compost and protect peatland

Fixing a bridge shouldn’t be this hard, but since it is, I’ll fight until it’s done

This week I wrote to the Minister supporting calls for a National Dementia Risk Reduction Campaign delivered by the NHS. Almost 1 million people in the UK live with dementia, yet many cases could be prevented or delayed through better awareness of brain health and risk factors.

Today, Vikki Slade MP raised Dr Jasmine Kelland’s research on fathering in prison with the Secretary of State for Justice. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Kelland earlier this year to discuss her work and the importance of her policy recommendations for rehabilitation.

I asked the Minister to increase funding for active travel, given the significantly larger sums invested in major infrastructure projects such as HS2. The Thame to Haddenham Greenway would provide a safe walking and wheeling route that campaigners have been asking for over the last 25 years.

I have been investigating whether any pressure was put on the Environment Agency to lift its holding objection to new homes around Oxford. The situation is as murky as the water in our rivers... See the full video here 👇 www.facebook.com/share/v/18fj...

UK Parliament Week will take place from the 23rd - 29th November. Sign up for your free UK Parliament Week resource kit by following the link, I can't wait to see groups across the constituency get involved! www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/sign-up/ See less

A reminder that next Wednesday, the EA, in partnership with National Trails and HTC, will host a Marsh Lock Horsebridge information event to provide an update on the project, share progress, and discuss the options being considered. Come along to ask questions and share your views on plans.

My thoughts are with the family and friends of the students affected. I’m also urging everyone in the area to re-familiarise themselves with the symptoms and signs of meningitis. bbc.in/4tUyrJD

Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership are consulting on a potential expansion to include the Henley Branch Line. If you would like to share your thoughts please fill out the below form by Friday 15th May✍️🚂 forms.office.com/e/bU8MSVNz5W

Great discussion on the important role the B Corp business community, which includes Ella's Kitchen, plays in our local economic development. The team also shared their ideas for how they can grow the impact and influence of the movement in Henley and Thame and right across South Oxfordshire. 🍓

Delighted new medicine for Duchenne has been approved by NICE so boys in Oxfordshire will finally benefit from it. It’s taken too long and OUH should have given early access but relieved it’s finally here. The work we’ve done with OUH means there should be minimal delay to boys getting the medicine.