Campaign Responses

Graham receives many campaign emails from residents concerned about national issues. They are similar in content and so he publishes his responses on this website so you can see his position on each of them. You may also like to take a look at the relevant Government department’s website, where there is far more information on the many issues raised. You can find them here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations

Graham aims to have his response to a new campaign up on the website within a week of receiving the first one.

If you are a resident and cannot see Graham’s reply to a campaign email you sent over a week ago, please let him know by writing to [email protected].

Please click on the relevant link below to view Graham’s response.

UK foreign aid (ODA) cuts

My constituents have been writing to me about the Government’s recent decision to cut UK foreign aid, which is also known as Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Lung disease

My constituents have been writing to me about lung disease.

We must take further steps to tackle lung disease, building on the work that the previous Government took to reduce premature mortality rates among patients with lung disease. 

Rejoining the EU

My constituents have been writing to me about the UK’s relationship with the EU.

Dog bites and dangerous dogs

My constituents have been contacting me about dangerous dogs.

I share concerns about the recent distressing rise in dog attacks and I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the families of the victims.

Child poverty

My constituents have contacted me about child poverty.

I am pleased that statistics show that there were 100,000 fewer children in absolute poverty in 2023/24 compared to 2009/10, and the new Government must build on this. 

Investment in social housing

My constituents have contacted me about regulating social housing.

It is my firm belief that there can be no compromise on standards in social housing. The Government must ensure this is a priority.

Spring Statement: Cuts to benefits

My constituents have contacted me with concerns about the Labour government's cuts to benefits.The Conservative Party has been vocal in its opposition to the new government’s welfare cuts, which will disproportionately affect vulnerable groups, including those with disabilities and low-income famili

Sewage sludge and farming

My constituents have contacted me about sewage sludge and its impact on farming.

I am committed to safeguarding the natural environment from harms.

Snares

My constituents have contacted me about the use of snares. 

I appreciate your concerns about this issue. The management of predators plays an important role in supporting the recovery of some of our most vulnerable species.