This is deeply shocking news. My thoughts are with their families and loved ones at what must be an unimaginably difficult time. I'm also calling for an urgent investigation to get to the bottom of how this tragedy occurred. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Remarkable news for pancreatic cancer patients - a daily pill that could double survival time. This is great progress and is exactly what happens when brilliant scientists are backed and well funded. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Good to see Pharmacy First being expanded - it'll mean quicker care for patients and less pressure on GPs. But I keep hearing from pharmacies like Horton Pharmacy that they're really struggling thanks to rising business rates and NIC costs. 1/2

I fought for so long to see Russian oil sanctioned. To see these sanctions now watered down is deeply disappointing, and undermines our national stance of steadfastly standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

I've signed an open letter to the Prime Minister with veterans from across His Majesty's Armed Forces, and I want to explain why this matters. 1/3 www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...

This Labour gov has been a disappointment from the start. While the former Health Sec has been plotting for party leadership, he has presided over the worst year on record for corridor care, with 220,581 A&E patients having to wait 12+ hours from decision to admission. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...

Ahead of tomorrow's East Surrey Unitary elections, I wrote about why your vote carries more weight locally than you might realise, and why Thursday's vote is worth taking seriously. Read it now on Comment Central: commentcentral.co.uk/local-democr...

Today's news that a child as young as 11 has been arrested in connection with the recent Epsom protests should stop us in our tracks. This is not an isolated incident. This is what happens when we cut the services that keep young people grounded - youth centres, mentors, community spaces. 1/3

Women and babies are being let down. Over half of maternity units in England do not reach 'good standards' for safety, causing avoidable harm and even deaths. The @libdems.org.uk have a plan to back our #NHS staff and keep new mums and babies safe.

A Reform UK led council in East Surrey would bring chaos and toxic rhetoric to our doorstep. If you, like me, are horrified by that prospect then there’s only one way to stop it - vote Lib Dem on May 7th. Vote for a fresh start for East Surrey, not a step backwards.

Horrifying news from North London. My heart goes out to the victims, their loved ones and the whole Jewish community. Hatred like this has no place in Britain. The Government must do more to keep Jewish communities safe and confront antisemitism wherever it appears.

Don’t miss out - my GP Access Survey closes midday Thursday. Please complete it and help me push for better GP access locally. Complete the survey here: digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/DBufvxVh

🔶 LIB DEM WIN - CUTTING YOUR BILLS ✂️ The Government has finally listened to Ed Davey and announced they will break the link between gas prices and electricity prices. Electricity from solar or wind is now much cheaper than gas. But people aren’t seeing the benefit of cheap renewable power.

This is not just a victory for the people of Hungary, but for all those around the world who believe in international cooperation, democracy and the rule of law 🇭🇺

I find it absolutely shocking that despite being aware of this operation, the Government is still dragging it's feet with rearmament. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg...

Share your student loan experience! The Treasury Committee in Parliament wants to hear from anyone in the UK who has taken out or repaid a student loan. Your views will help inform how we as MPs scrutinise student finance. Complete the survey here: shorturl.at/Vmm9N Deadline: 5pm, 14 April 2026

This week, astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis mission reached the farthest point from Earth any human has ever travelled, a breathtaking achievement made possible by global collaboration and shared ambition. It’s a reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together. 1/4

Resident doctors are striking 7-13 April, but NHS care is still available for those who need it. Help keep services free for emergencies: 📞 NHS 111 – urgent but non-life-threatening help 💊 Pharmacy First – common conditions 🚨 999/A&E – life-threatening emergencies only

Today is the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Visiting Ukraine last year, I saw first-hand the devastating toll that landmines and explosive weapons leave behind - on communities, on land, on lives. The destruction doesn't end when the fighting stops.

It is heartbreaking to see just how many people are waiting months on end to start cancer treatment after being diagnosed. It cannot continue. We would guarantee 100% of cancer patients to begin treatment within 62 days. @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social

The Lib Dems have long called for closer ties with our European allies. The Prime Minister is finally recognising the risks of isolation at a time of profound geopolitical fragility. Britain cannot go it alone when our security and prosperity depends on cooperation. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Crypto donations blocked and overseas donations capped. The Government is finally taking foreign interference in our democracy seriously, and I welcome it. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

I am completely disgusted by the cowardly antisemitic act that took place in Golders Green overnight. I stand in full solidarity with the Hatzola ambulance service, as well as the Jewish community in Golders Green and across the country who may be shaken by this attack.

If you agree, back our petition to cancel the visit.

For International Women’s Day earlier this month, I wrote about how planning decisions too often overlook women’s safety, and how simple changes could make a real difference. Read it here: commentcentral.co.uk/unsafe-by-de...

The Chancellor says that “Brexit did damage”, and that “this government believes a deeper relationship is in the interest of the whole of Europe”. I’m pleased that she agrees with the Liberal Democrats.

This is awful news. As a mum with a child at university, my heart goes out to the affected students and parents who are undoubtedly worried sick. I’m grateful to the UK Health Security Agency for their swift response and the work they’re doing to contain the outbreak. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...

I was gravely concerned to hear reports that an RAF base in Cyprus was hit by drone strikes. It is important to state plainly that the Ayatollah presided over a brutal and repressive regime. Few will mourn his passing. 1/6

The Iranian people deserve to live free from a brutal regime. Donald Trump's unilateral and illegal military action won't deliver freedom, peace and security. It will only unleash more bloodshed.

The UK can't be dragged into another protracted Middle Eastern war by a US President. Keir Starmer needs to rule out the use of UK bases for any future unilateral US strikes.

Yesterday in Epsom we launched our East Surrey Unitary Council campaign, and the message is clear: we need a fresh start for East Surrey. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for coming to support our brilliant local campaigners.

People are waiting too long to see their GP. Finally the government announced they'll take on the Lib Dem plan for same-day urgent appointments. But there's still a long way to go.

Stand With Ukraine - #StandWithUkraine

The student finance system is broken. The Lib Dem plan would: 🔶 Halve repayments for someone on £35k within 3 years. 🔶 Reintroduce maintenance grants for the poorest students. 🔶 Write off a proportion of loans after 10 years in the public service. 🔶 Stop governments moving the goalposts.

I was proud to contribute to this important investigation by openDemocracy into the serious concerns surrounding self-swab DNA kits. www.opendemocracy.net/en/enough-an...

Have you used maternity or neonatal services in England? Share your experience with the NMNI and help shape the future of care for women and families across the country. Have your voice heard by taking part in the Call for Evidence: matneoinv.org.uk/call-for-evidence #NMNI

Last year, I was delighted to welcome Daisy Maskell and her team to Parliament as they filmed their powerful documentary, "Controlled: Can I Trust My Partner?".

This Government has a track record of stretching funding until it breaks. It’s all well and good providing short-term relief that allows councils to tread water, but will be meaningless if the upcoming white paper fails to deliver real reform on SEND. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I wrote about my priorities for this year in the Epsom and Ewell Times! Have a read here: epsomandewelltimes.com/the-new-year...

I raised this in Parliament because mandatory GP medical markers are a simple and proportionate way to protect public safety. MPs from all parties, and the British Association for Shooting and Conservation, agree - the Government should listen. basc.org.uk/government-r...

I'm hiring two paid interns to join my team for a one month internship starting in March. It's a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Parliament & the constituency, supporting with casework, research, & communications. Deadline: 11 Feb 2026 Apply here: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...

How we remember the dead reflects how we value the living. On Time To Talk Day, I’m sharing my piece on Horton Cemetery and what it tells us about mental health stigma, past and present. www.lbc.co.uk/article/asyl...

Labour must be far more ambitious in the fight against cancer.

If cancer strikes your child, the last thing you should be worrying about is the cost of getting them to their treatment. So it's right that those costs are covered – and a testament to the parents who have campaigned to help others. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I welcome the focus on tackling sexual abuse in the Armed Forces. But as I said in the Armed Forces Bill this week, we still need clarity on service justice and victims’ access to civilian courts. Accountability matters. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment. We remember the 6 million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust, and reflect not only on the atrocities of the past but on our responsibility today to ensure it can never happen again.

Our kids deserve protection online. It’s time for a workable plan to keep young people safe from harmful social media. If you back the Lib Dem plan to protect children online with film-style age-rating to ban harmful social media for under 16s, sign this petition: www.libdems.org.uk/ageratings

This week’s government water White Paper will not reassure people in Epsom and Ewell, who are tired of half-measures while rivers like the Hogsmill and River Mole continue to suffer. It offers mere tweaks where real reform is needed.

Allowing China to build a new super-embassy in London is a shameful decision that risks undermining our security. It also sends a chilling message to Hong Kongers, many of whom are a valued part of our Epsom and Ewell community, who came here expecting safety. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...