Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Questions - 20/01/26

I will be supporting the House of Lords amendments to the Diego Garcia Bill tonight. Ukrainians, Greenlanders, Chagossians, all of us have a right to self-determination. As a party and a country we should stand up for that right.

Happy Thai Pongal to all those celebrating in Crawley today.

On Delaying Elections

Great being out in Ifield this morning talking with residents about what matters most to them.

Under the Tories, Crawley lost out on major investments due to a lack of National Grid capacity in our area, which is why I asked the Secretary of State what Labour is doing to fix the Grid.

The ground isn't the only thing frozen this morning. Up early sharing the good news this morning with the Crawley Labour team.

Eight more things Labour delivered last month: 🏡£3.5bn to prevent homelessness and end rough-sleeping ⚽A National Youth Strategy creating 250 youth centres and rebuilding youth services 🎨£3bn investment to end the postcode lottery for children with SEND

Crawley MP welcomes Government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy

Crawley's Mollie Penfold has written about her experience of spiking www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/af... We're cracking down on spiking questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques... But more can be done. Help support Mollie's campaign for better CCTV petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

58 things Labour has announced over recent weeks: 🍏A Child Poverty Strategy to lift a record 550k children out of poverty 🤱A SEND practitioner in every Best Start Hub 🩺GP online access at almost every surgery 👮‍♀️A winter crack down on town centre crime

I'm on Sunday Politics South East today with Lucinda Adam and Cllr George Kup, discussing the regional issues of the week. 10am on BBC One or catch up on iPlayer.

Enjoyed visiting Crawley Nationwide last week to see the work they do to support the community, including enabling access to Dementia UK Admiral nurses. If you or a loved one has dementia and needs support, check to see when your branch has an Admiral nurse onsite www.dementiauk.org/information-...

We all play a part in bringing HIV transmissions to an end. By boosting public awareness, championing prevention, and ensuring everyone has access to treatment, we can achieve zero new transmissions. #WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness

Peter Lamb welcomes Labour’s ‘Cost of Living’ Budget

This Budget was a Cost of Living Budget, designed to help families make ends meet, with all but the wealthiest in society seeing greater net improvements in their living conditions as a result of the announcements made today. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69269c...

Wellbeing is key to unlocking growth (and winning elections), The House Magazine, Monday 17th November 2025

Rail Fairs Frozen for commuters and families across Crawley

Delighted to have a chance to speak at the launch/re-launch of LabourHome this evening: www.labourhome.co.uk

Peter Lamb backs transformative Veterans strategy in Crawley

'Adding to the local community' - London Gatwick petrol station has official opening after rebranding www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/add...

Having received multiple complaints from constituents over refunds not being processed by the Home Office and getting nowhere with the usual channels, I raised the issue in the House with the minister directly (and have since had word that the refunds are being prioritised).

Local Labour MP Peter Lamb, has welcomed a massive investment in Crawley to help more people into good jobs.

MP welcomes transformational new qualifications to rewire education system and support Crawley young people into work

Crawley MP Peter Lamb visits new Government-funded nursery at St Andrew’s School Peter Lamb, Member of Parliament for Crawley, has visited the newly-opened nursery at St Andrew’s C of E Primary School to hear from staff, school governors and nursery pupils about the positive impact it is having on…

Peter Lamb welcomes new law that makes homes safer

Under the last government an incinerator was given permission for Warnham, with Crawley in the plume. I asked the minister what steps could be taken to improve their safety and, given current overcapacity, for a moratorium on new incinerator construction.

Crawley MP, Peter Lamb, Leads National Call for Action on Dangerous Headlight Glare in Westminster Hall Debate

Crawley MP inspires school council with message of hope and sustainability - Crawley Observer www.sussexexpress.co.uk/education/cr...

Warm Home Discount Boost: Crawley Families See Cut in Energy Bills

Peter Lamb MP secures £423k injection to help tackle homelessness in Crawley

11 years after first discussing with Crawley College the importance of bringing local businesses together with skills training, we are finally starting to see that dream realised. New £15m skills hub opens at college to boost tech training - The Argus www.theargus.co.uk/news/2558112...

Glad to have the chance to play a role in this campaign Labour MPs back gambling tax to fight child poverty - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

With 80% of drivers concerned about the increasing glare from modern headlights, I was successful in securing a Westminster Hall debate on the problem and what might be done to resolve it.

Labour Government Delivers Historic Win for Renters as the Renters’ Rights Bill Becomes Law

Work and Pensions Questions - 27/10/25

Bewbush awarded £2 million annual investment as part of Pride in Place programme

Peter Lamb welcomes Labour’s historic plan to create 45,000 clean energy jobs in the South East

Just received news this morning that our campaign has been a success. A new Post Office counter service will be opening on 24th November at Best One, Furnace Parade. MP and Crawley councillors call for action on Furnace Green Post Office www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/mp...

Happy Diwali Wishing all my constituents in Crawley, and everyone celebrating across the world, a very happy and peaceful Diwali! I was deeply honoured to have the opportunity to light the lamp at the start of a celebratory event at the Apple Tree Centre and to say a few words.

Things the Labour Government has brought forward over recent weeks (1/4): 🩺Announced NHS Online to deliver 8.5m extra appointments 👨‍🎓Targeted means-tested university maintenance grants 🪜Two-thirds of young people to go to university, further education or take on a gold standard apprenticeship.

Local MP Peter Lamb calls for Crawley residents to have their say on relaxing licencing hours

Peter Lamb MP delighted by the return of Sure Start-style services in West Sussex

Amateur boxing clubs play a vital role helping young people stay on the straight and narrow, supporting physical fitness and developing UK champions of the future. With clubs often struggling with financial viability, I asked the Secretary of State what support can be offered to grassroots boxing.

Having inherited a housing crisis, I'm relieved Crawley will be seeing an extra £423k from the Government to help deal with local homelessness pressures. That's on top of the national £1bn new spend on new temporary housing and the £39bn for new social and affordable housing.

The removal of voices from the frontbench representing the majority of the party and PLP was unfortunate. Without hearing those voices behind closed doors, public division and rebellion becomes far more likely. I've voted for Lucy to ensure every part of the movement is heard.

Meeting with venues over recent weeks the challenges facing hospitality are clear. There are local things we can do to help and nationally I'm seeking business rate and VAT changes, but the greater licensing flexibility announced this week is an improvement. Have your say: ow.ly/ovXf50X8XAR

Crawley MP to open new £15m educational facility at Crawley College www.sussexexpress.co.uk/education/cr...