Congratulations to the 156 new cadets starting at RMA Sandhurst this month!

Back to Parliament today - keeping up the fight for a fairer, stronger Britain

A beautiful day for a brisk walk on Wildmoor Heath

I caught up with The Brain Tumour Charity in Parliament to hear more about their vital work supporting those with brain tumours You can find out more here: www.thebraintumourcharity.org

The people of Ukraine are laying down their lives for a free Europe while the leader of Reform UK peddles Russian lies

Join my winter work experience!  Are you 16-21 and living or studying in the Bracknell constituency? Do you want to find out more about politics and the work of an MP's office? Then this work experience opportunity is for you! Click here to find out more and apply: forms.gle/msiKNTnNYKTw...

Happy New Year! Thank you for a busy 2025 across Bracknell Forest - wishing you all the best for 2026 🎉

My last post of 2025! Thank you Bracknell, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Whitegrove for another fantastic year 🎉

A pleasure to drop into Youthline and present them with a copy of my Early Day Motion recognising their service to young people facing mental health challenges Youthline have just been honoured with a King's Award - a massive achievement! You can find support here: www.youthlineuk.com

The Pension Schemes Bill will reform the use of surpluses and strengthen the hand of trustees to act - steps in the right direction for those who lost out when pre-1997 schemes weren't indexed

A pleasure to meet with the Children's Minister to discuss the government's £3bn investment in more SEND places, including 100 more in Bracknell Forest

I've been campaigning for Swift Bricks - cavity bricks providing vital homes for endangered birds - so I was delighted when the Government announced they'd be included in all new homes in England A big win for tackling the decline of swifts and supporting nature 🐦

Merry Christmas to everyone across Bracknell Forest! 🎄🎉

The Government's Animal Welfare Strategy delivers the strongest animal welfare reforms in a generation - catching up with the evidence and closing loopholes which have left animals suffering including 👇

Improving outcomes for SEND kids means intervening earlier - that was one of the key findings of my SEND report, and something I was pleased to raise at the Education Select Committee You can see my SEND report here: www.peterforbracknell.co.uk/news/2025/11...

Nominations are open for the 2026 Pride of Bracknell Forest Awards! Click here to nominate a community champion or local business who you feel deserves more recognition for their work in our community: prideofbracknell.com/nominate/

Since 1970, cancer survival rates have doubled in the UK - a huge victory for the tireless work of so many - including Cancer Research UK It was great to meet with them recently in Parliament to discuss their work

The Government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls will support victims and crack down on perpetrators by: 📚 Tackling misogyny in schools 🚨 Putting rape teams in every police force by 2029 🏠 Introducing new Domestic Abuse Protection Orders Full details: www.gov.uk/government/n...

Thank you Pilgrim Hearts for your 25 years of service to the homeless in our community It was a pleasure to drop in to Pilgrim Hearts' Christmas lunch and present them with a copy of my Early Day Motion celebrating their anniversary

I'm honoured to nominate local cadet leader Sgt Major Instructor Andrew Muggeridge as a Defence Local Hero Andrew has been a cadet leader for many years, supporting young people developing essential life skills. It was great to speak with the Defence Secretary about his long service.

Save the Children do life saving work delivering medicine, food and education to children in the UK across the world  A pleasure to join their Christmas Jumper Day appeal last week You can donate to their appeal here: www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-ju...

Join my winter work experience!  Are you 16-21 and living or studying in the Bracknell constituency? Do you want to find out more about politics and the work of an MP's office? Then this work experience opportunity is for you! Click here to find out more and apply: forms.gle/msiKNTnNYKTw...

Thank you to the team at Sandhurst Royal Mail for all you do to keep the Christmas magic moving!  It was good to catch up about the impact of roadworks and hear that the delivery office is hiring more staff to improve service

🎅 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎄 Great to be out delivering newsletters (and festive spirit) with Cllr Jenny Penfold earlier Thank you to all the residents who have taken the time to speak to me on the doorstep this year across Bracknell Forest!

📢 SEND SCHOOL UPDATE 📢 The government is going to fund an additional 100 SEND places in Bracknell Forest As part of a £3bn nationwide investment BFC is getting more money to support high-needs children in the borough Full story: www.gov.uk/government/n...

1 in 5 children in Bracknell Forest are living in poverty  That's why I'm glad to see the budget delivering more support for over 1,400 Bracknell children who need it

The National Youth Strategy announced today is a huge step forward for young people across Bracknell Forest - with more support for youth centres, youth workers, and a skills development My thanks to The Wayz who joined the massive national conversation to form this strategy

By giving blood you can help save up to 3 lives and support our NHS  Great to pop down to @nhsbloodandtransplant's Parliamentary pop-up last week and donate  Click here to find out where you can give blood in Bracknell Forest: my.blood.co.uk/where-to-don... #Giveblood

Thank you to pupils at St Margaret Clitherow for writing to me with your concerns about the conflict in Sudan - which I raised directly with the Prime Minister in Parliament

Great to be at Crowthorne late night shopping on Friday, and the BIIM Christmas market for #SmallBusinessSaturday yesterday 🎅 So pleased that Bracknell Labour raised over £1,000 for Crowthorne foodbank - thank you to everyone who donated! This Christmas, remember to #ShopLocal

Free buses start today! Bracknell Forest Council, backed by Government funding, is delivering free bus journeys for the weekends leading up to Christmas - making it easier to get out to see friends and family, and visit local shops this festive season

📆 Weekly Update 29 November - 5 December 📆 With #SmallBusinessSaturday tomorrow and the start of the Christmas season, I'm reminding everyone to #ShopLocal this week Plus, what I've been up to in Parliament - and a @BIIM background cameo! Follow for more updates!

Pop down to Bracknell Indoor Indie Market tomorrow between 12-3 to support local small businesses, pick up some Christmas presents, and drop by for a chat with me about your concerns

🚘 Driving Tests Update 🚘 Cracking down on block-booking bots and drafting in more examiners are big steps in the right direction to getting more tests online and cutting the backlog - but more need to be done, including looking at opening new centres.

A reformed SEND system must mean more effective shared working - across schools, health and local government and in partnership with parent carers and young people I raised this with the Education Secretary yesterday when she appeared before the Education Committee

The Budget has doubled pothole funding, giving Bracknell Forest nearly £17m until the end of the spending review to fix our roads More info: www.gov.uk/government/n...

My call for a skills passport - prompted by Bracknell students

We marked White Ribbon Day this week with a vigil in Princess Square A moment to recommit ourselves to tackling gender-based violence and building a world where women and girls are safe, equal and respected

📆 Weekly Update 22 - 28 November 📆 Key measures to tackle the cost of living in the budget, and lots of school visits! Drop me a follow to stay updated on what I'm doing to represent #Bracknell #Crowthorne #Sandhurst and #Whitegrove

I raised your concerns about accessing healthcare leading a debate in Parliament last week, including: 🏥 Making sure the new Frimley Park Hospital is well connected 🩺 Ensuring that local appointments are prioritised 🩺 Tackling local GP shortage 🏃 Ending the scramble for GP appointments

💷 Today's Budget is going to cut the cost of living, cut NHS waiting lists and cut the national debt

⚠️ Sandhurst Roadworks Update ⚠️ Today my team have spoken to SGN to get an update on the situation across Sandhurst, alongside local councillors I've called on SGN to provide a roadmap of outstanding works so residents have more certainty, and this should be delivered early next year

🏥 Frimley Park Hospital 🏥 There has been lots of noise about a new site, but no decision has been taken yet. We need to crack on with building a new hospital - it's what residents need and expect.

💷 Cost of Living Update 💷 This government is taking action to tackle the cost of living and help households in Bracknell Forest, including a boost for over 13 million pensioners thanks to our commitment to the triple lock

This week I met students from Bracknell and Wokingham College in Parliament. I love welcoming constituents to Parliament so if you are ever interested in a tour please get in touch!

A pleasure to join the Bracknell Interfaith Forum earlier this week Respect for people of different faiths and none is a fundamental British value, and part of what makes Bracknell such a welcoming community

📆Weekly Update 15 – 21 November 📆 Here's my update on what I've been doing to represent you this week

Learning to ride a bike safely is a key life skill Great to visit St Michael’s Primary in Sandhurst last week and drop in on Bikeability training

Uninsured drivers risk lives and leave responsible drivers in the lurch One of my key recommendations from my Bracknell Forest Road Safety Report was tougher action Today, I introduced a Bill in Parliament to deliver just that

Lucia, Dave and the team at Sandhurst Counselling provide a lifeline to residents in tough times. Thank you so much for everything you do to support people on their mental health journeys - and for having me along to chat about your work