The broken SEND system has let down too many young people  Fixing it has to start with rebuilding trust That's why it's so important to me to continue listening to constituents as we build a better system

The broken SEND system has let down too many young people  Fixing it has to start with rebuilding trust That's why it's so important to me to continue listening to constituents as we build a better system

Great to see the Priestwood post box finally replaced! Residents across Bracknell Forest have had to put up with Royal Mail removing post boxes without replacing them, often without notice. If you've spotted a missing post box, email me a pic and location and I'll report it

🏫 AUTISM SCHOOL UPDATE 🏫 I'm delighted that Bracknell Forest Council has submitted plans for the new autism school at Bucklers Park

📆 Weekly update 21-27 Feb 📆 A flurry of questions in Parliament this week, as well as local visits to schools, and supported accommodation for care leavers

Post boxes in Priestwood and across Bracknell Forest have been decommissioned without warning, and without proper notice or explanation for residents This is completely unacceptable I have written to the CEO of Royal Mail to get an urgent update

Bills are coming down by an average of £117 from April because of decisions Labour took in the budget  Combined with the expansion of the Warm Homes Plan, that's hundreds of pounds of savings for millions of families  That's the tough action on the cost of living we were elected to deliver

For four years the people of Ukraine have kept up their brave struggle on the frontline of free Europe  On the fourth anniversary of Putin's illegal invasion, we remember their sacrifice and recommit to supporting them

Reforms announced today are a chance to transform the broken SEND system into one where support is available when children need it, where they need it  You can read the SEND reforms here: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/699c11...

Thank you Bracknell Forest & Chavey Down Women's Institute for having me along to speak about my route into politics, and why I'm so proud to be Bracknell's MP

The government has made a generation-defining move: wiping 90% of SEND debt built up by councils  Clearing debts built up to serve SEND needs allows the council to use its reserves to fund local services and help local families  Find out more here -> buff.ly/WxZFgsu

The National Cancer Plan is a generational shift in our fight against cancer Under the plan: Major expansion of robot-assisted surgery and faster diagnostics to slash delays  Here's why it's so important to me 👇️

Thank you to residents who came along to chat to me this week at my supermarket surgery in Warfield Tesco I host regular advice surgeries across the constituency - and if you want to raise an issue with me, you can always reach out at [email protected]

Congratulations to the incredible young people from across Bracknell Forest who took part in two days of work experience with me and my team We covered everything from casework to policy - and participants led a fantastic Parliament-style debate on social media

Happy Lunar New Year! 🔥 🐎 Thank you to our local Hong Kong community for inviting me to join their celebrations 🎉

Concerned about young people's social media use? Then I want to hear from you  I'm running a survey to hear from residents about their experience of social media, and gather views on what more can be done to protect young people online  Take my survey here: forms.gle/v2ErLCXYLoVr...

My next pop-up surgery is at Warfield Tesco See below for full details - pop along for a chat between 2pm - 4pm

📆 Weekly Update 7 - 13 February 📆 A BIG win with the return of half-hourly late-night train services, as well as raising the new Frimley Park with the Prime Minister and local meetings around policing and mental health

🚨 CAMPAIGN WIN - LATE NIGHT TRAINS 🚨  From mid-April this year, late night services from Bracknell and Martins Heron will run every half hour, instead of hourly  Trains will also stop at Vauxhall throughout the day  SWR is back in public ownership and that means passengers are put first

This #HeartUnions Week I'm proud to have voted for the Employment Rights Act - the biggest upgrade in workers' rights in a generation: ❌ Ending fire & rehire ⛔️ Banning 0-hour contracts 👨‍👩‍👦 Introducing day-1 paternity leave   See more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

"I want to see spades in the ground as soon as possible"  We need to get on with announcing the new Frimley Park Hospital site - so we can get on with developing the public transport, road, and parking infrastructure needed Great to hear the PM backing us getting on with the job

Great to chat with Minister McCluskey about Bracknell Forest's net zero ambitions - with local community groups, businesses and leaders working together to invest in energy-saving measures and tackle climate change

The Armed Forces Bill ends the scandal of shoddy military housing, and prepares our forces to face modern threats Read my full speech here: buff.ly/rpC7Uj8

Bracknell Forest Council's Vision 2050 sets out our Labour council's commitment to building a thriving town for generations to come You can see the full strategy here: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-...

Holy cow! 🐮 Garth Meadows is currently home to some Angus cows helping to manage biodiversity: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/parks-and-co...

From April, new dads will have the day-one right to paternity leave - because nobody should have to choose between keeping their job and being there for the birth of their child

On this World Cancer Day the Government has published its ground-breaking National Cancer Plan We're investing £2bn into tackling cancer, so three quarters of cancer patients survive by 2035

For 25 years Pilgrim Hearts have been serving the homeless community across Bracknell Forest Thank you to Elaine and her team for having me along to your anniversary celebrations last week

Let's buy British 🇬🇧  I asked the Government what more we can do to make sure British business is prioritised in procurement

A pleasure to visit Wildridings School on Friday to talk to year 6 about the role of an MP and the importance of democracy

Thank you to Owlsmoor and College Town residents who joined me for coffee and a chat this afternoon

📆 Weekly Update 24 - 30 January 📆 The Armed Forces Bill and new rights for leaseholders landed this week! Follow me to stay updated on my work - or subscribe to get my monthly newsletter: subscribepage.io/peter-swallo...

A Skills Passport would help young people track, shape and share the essential life skills they're learning in school and outside  Great to have another opportunity to raise this with ministers as I keep up my campaign to get skills passports into schools

A Skills Passport would help young people track, shape and share the essential life skills they're learning in school and outside  Great to have another opportunity to raise this with ministers as I keep up my campaign to get skills passports into schools

Getting police on the local beat is the only way to fight antisocial behaviour  I welcome this Government's plans to put neighbourhood policing at the heart of a reformed system

Leasehold will soon be a thing of the past - as will spiralling ground rents, draconian forfeiture and fleecehold charges on freehold estates These are huge steps in the right direction for many Bracknell Forest residents who have been stuck in an exploitative leasehold system for too long

Holocaust Memorial Day marks the liberation of Auschwitz, where the full horror of systematic murder fuelled by antisemitism and prejudice was laid bare We mark this day because remembrance is the first defence against denial and prejudice

Great to join Rich Clarke on BBC Radio Berkshire for an hour this morning, taking questions for constituents on the issues that matter to them Catch it here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (09:00 - 10:00)

Out in Easthampstead today with the Bracknell Labour team to speak with residents 🌹 We spotted some flytipping which we'll report into Abri 💪 If you have any issues, reach out on [email protected]

Out in Easthampstead today with the Bracknell Labour team to speak with residents 🌹 We spotted some flytipping which we'll report into Abri 💪 If you have any issues, reach out on [email protected]

Thank you Age Concern Bracknell Forest for welcoming me to your day centre - and for all you do to serve local residents

📆 Weekly update 17 - 23 January 📆 A big week of announcements and meetings nationally and locally Here's my roundup of everything I've been doing to represent you this week.

From local libraries to jewels like South Hill Park, our cultural sector is the heart of our values and identity  Today's funding announcement makes sure the best of our culture flourishes for future generations  Full details: www.gov.uk/government/n...

A £200m investment in SEND training for all teachers is a big step in the right direction, and a win for local parents Full details of this new investment here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

I welcome the Government's consultation on a social media ban for under-16s  Soon I'll be sharing details of my own survey to get your views and make sure they're heard   Follow me or subscribe to my newsletter to stay updated on my surveys & campaigns: subscribepage.io/peter-swallo...

Great to champion the Look Out in Parliament last week Read my full speech here: hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026...

What are we delivering in the new Armed Forces Bill? All this - and more! Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/c...

📆 Weekly Update 10 - 16 Jan 📆 With two big vists and a great SEND announcement there's lots to report this week! Full details on SEND teacher training announcement here: www.gov.uk/government/n... Drop me a follow to stay updated on my work representing you

The expanded nursery at Uplands Primary is already making a difference for local families  Thank you Bridget Phillipson for coming to see all the fantastic work at Uplands Primary and chatting with teachers about our mission to give children the best start in life