A statement from Helen Maguire MP on the Covid inquiry findings.

Proud to wear purple this Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month to shine a light on everyone facing this disease and support the amazing researchers and campaigners working tirelessly to save lives. @pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social #pancreaticcancerawareness #MoreThanHope

Deeply concerned by the reports coming out of Poland regarding the explosion on their rail line to Ukraine. This route is a lifeline for delivering aid into Ukraine, and any attempt to intimidate or disrupt this support must not succeed. www.bbc.com/news/article...

It was great to meet @diabetesuk.bsky.social and @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social in Parliament for #WorldDiabetesDay. Raising awareness of diabetes and its impact is vital so everyone can get the support and treatment they need to live well.

It's about time the Government is now taking action to stop driving test slots being exploited and resold at inflated prices- something I've pressed the Minister for Roads and Buses on after hearing from local learners who were being priced out of fair access to tests. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

For years, Liberal Democrats have pushed for fair compensation for WASPI women. Yesterday’s decision is a step in the right direction - but after years of needless anguish, the Government must stop dithering and finally deliver what these women deserve. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC. The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.

7 of the 11 most serious pollution incidents. 523 sewage spills. 121 missed environmental projects. This is a disgrace. Our rivers and communities deserve better, and the Government must enact stronger regulations to stop the sewage scandal once and for all. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Every week of delay to the NHS Cancer Plan costs lives. The Government’s lack of urgency here is unacceptable, which is why I’m calling for action now to fix cancer care and deliver the plan patients were promised.

Today my thoughts are with everyone affected by the dreadful attack near Huntingdon - the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed it. We're all hoping those injured make a full recovery. Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.

I really welcome this. Scaling up our military strength is not just about tanks and ships. It is also about morale. Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live. www.bbc.com/news/article...

I’m grateful to have met with UNRWA reps in Geneva last week to hear about their vital work supporting and educating Palestinian children, and delivering aid across the region. We also discussed the harmful disinformation circulating about their operations within the UN’s local engagement model.

When British troops died in Iraq because of poor equipment, ECHR laws ensured the government was accountable. The ECHR was written by British lawyers and reflects our values. That’s why we voted to stay.

A huge step forward for women’s health. Making the morning-after pill freely available at pharmacies will make contraception fairer and more accessible. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Deeply alarming reports from Gaza overnight. The loss of each and every civilian life is utterly devastating. The UK must be unequivocal in calling for all sides to uphold the ceasefire and international law.

Yesterday the Government announced its decision on the future of Surrey's councils.

This is really good news - faster prostate cancer diagnoses could be life-saving for thousands of men. Innovation like this must go hand-in-hand with investment in NHS staff and early diagnosis across all cancers. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Honouring LGBT+ veterans in this way is long overdue. This memorial recognises their courage in service and the injustices they endured. It will serve as a reminder that our armed forces must be truly inclusive for all. www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Dick Taverne. He will be greatly missed by all of us, and his colleagues in the House of Lords. His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

At #PMQs today, the Prime Minister refused to guarantee that local elections in #Woking and across the country will go ahead next year! This leaves voters in the dark over whether they’ll get their say at the ballot box. www.willforster.co.uk/news/article...

The Tories can shout at me all they like, but the truth is their Brexit deal it is hurting our country and Labour won’t do anything about it. Today I urged the Prime Minister to actually fix it.

The recent Government announcement regarding military home standards is a huge win for our Armed Forces families. After years of campaigning, the Lib Dems have secured legal protections to end mouldy, unsafe military housing. I’m proud to have fought for this change.

This is something we as Liberal Democrats have long called for. Those who wage illegal wars must face the consequences. I'm proud to see this principle become policy.

It’s absolutely shocking to see the Government bending to pressure from Trump after years of claiming the NHS couldn’t afford new life-saving drugs. Patients deserve transparency about what this deal will cost, and what it means for their care.

I am aware of reports of a serious incident in Leatherhead that occurred last week, and my thoughts are with everyone affected. I am in touch with the relevant authorities and am monitoring the situation closely.

I’m absolutely appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Manchester today, on Yom Kippur. My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and the Jewish community at this time.

I am delighted to take on my new role as Spokesperson for Primary Care and Cancer. This is an area I have passionately campaigned on since being elected, and I look forward to working hard on these issues and making a difference in a real, tangible way. My full statement. ✍️

Poland closing its airspace shows how close this war is to all of us. Our "war-ready Britain" plan calls for action - we must urgently improve our military readiness and public awareness in the face of Putin's aggressive ambition.

I’ve joined the cross-party call urging the Foreign Secretary to condemn the attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla and ensure the safety of those delivering much needed aid to Gaza. Let aid flow, now.

I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Menzies Campbell - a kind man and a formidable politician. My thoughts are with his loved ones.

We are overtaking the Conservatives and on the cusp of overtaking Labour too. More and more people are backing the Liberal Democrats to stand up to Reform and stop Trump’s America becoming Farage’s Britain.

Recognising Palestinian self-determination has been long overdue. It is a welcome step, yet it must be the start, not the end. We need a ceasefire, an end to the cycle of violence and real progress towards a two-state solution.

This is a very serious development. The UK must stand together with our NATO allies and provide any support they require. We must lead from the front in choking off Russia’s revenues from oil and gas - and press all European partners to do the same. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Liberal Democrats are calling this what it is - a genocide. Too many remain cautious to call it out, but that hesitation is costing lives. Ceasefire now. Lift the illegal aid blockade. End the genocide.

Last night, as Donald Trump arrived in the U.K., the IDF pressed forward with its new ground offensive on Gaza City. Amidst the pomp and pageantry of the state visit, the abject suffering of Palestinian civilians cannot be forgotten. Keir Starmer must implore Trump to call for a ceasefire.

Many of my constituents are BN(O) visa holders who have made their home in Epsom and Ewell. I was proud to intervene in a Westminster Hall debate to push for clarity and reassurance to those affected by the proposed changes.

Russia violating Polish airspace is a dangerous escalation. We must back our European allies in the face of Putin's warmongering. The UK should further hit the Kremlin's war fund and reduce the oil cap cut to stop Russian aggression spreading across Europe.

I was delighted to secure a parliamentary debate on pavement parking. We must do more to address this issue proactively, and I made this point to Surrey County Council back in July ✍️ #LocalChampion #Surrey

Last week, I pressured the UK government to act. To demand Israel lift their illegal aid blockade on Gaza and to sanction the Israeli cabinet complicit in it.

UK Emergency Alerts test: Sun 7 Sept, 3pm. Phones & tablets may make a loud siren sound + vibrate. No action needed. Alerts warn of life-threatening events like extreme weather. More: t.co/OVmDGuUhwL

🚶 Pavements are for people, not parking. Today I hosted a debate in Parliament urging the Govt to end pavement parking, a barrier to safety & independence for disabled people, parents & children. Watch the full debate here 👉 buff.ly/zE8E7SG #PavementParking #SafeStreets

⏬ Welcome steps but this should not be a cosmetic fix. Thames Water needs fundamental structural change. 🔶 We will keep urging ministers to use special administration powers, wipe out unsustainable debt, and rebuild a water utility that serves the public, not private profits.

I met with Enterprise in Epsom to discuss residents' concerns about vans parking near their site and causing disturbances.

The cut in the Russian oil price cap to $47.60 is just a drop in the ocean. We need tougher action: 🚫 Ban UK imports of fuels made from Russian oil 🚫 Block UK firms from shipping/insuring Russian LNG 💰 Slash the cap to $30 Hit Putin’s war chest. Stand with Ukraine.

It was wonderful to visit Beyond Words in Leatherhead and meet with founder Baroness Hollins 🧡 They create word-free books for adults and children with learning difficulties and do incredible work to support SEND children to understand different aspects of life through these books. 📚

Delighted that the Card Factory and Danilo Promotions have listened to calls I made in January to increase the representation of female athletes in their consumer goods. 🙌 Following the Lionesses' incredible Euros success, retailers should raise the bar even higher! ❤️

I'm pleased that I was able to help my constituent after putting pressure on Thames Water. Whether it's water bills or winter fuel payments, my team and I are always happy to help. 🙌 #LocalChampion #Casework

It was a pleasure to visit MyDentist in Epsom and be shown around by Michaela. 🦷 Seeing a dentist should never be a postcode lottery, it’s a necessity, and I'm delighted that they are delivering NHS dentistry for more than 15,000 patients in our community. 🧡 #LocalChampion #Dentistry #NHS

It was great to visit the Epsom Beekeepers Association to learn more about the craft of beekeeping and the vital role that bees play in our local ecosystem - and I even got to see a Queen Bee in the process! 🐝 Thanks to Stuart for showing me the ropes! #LocalChampion #Epsom #Bees

I joined more than 90 MPs in urging the Foreign Secretary, Home Secretary, and Health Secretary to do more to help evacuate the very sickest children from Gaza. The situation is horrifying and children are dying. Urgent action is needed. 👇