September 2024

Campaigns

Cages on farms

Thank you for contacting me about the use of cages for farm animals.

As the highest ranked G7 nation on World Animal Protection's Animal Protection Index, the UK is a world leader on animal welfare.

Short-term holiday lets

Thank you for your email. I regret that I was unable to attend the Westminster Hall debate.

Winter fuel payment

Thank you so much for your email. I am so pleased to have your support on the issue of reinstating the winter fuel payment.

VAWG

Thank you for your email. I share your concerns about the safety of women and girls, and I am so sorry to hear of your difficult personal experience and that of your friend’s sister.

Elderly poverty

Thank you for contacting me about support for those in need over winter. I share your concerns for those on the lowest incomes in my constituency.

Tackling poverty – Big Issue campaign

Thank you for contacting me about reducing poverty and the Big Issues’ campaign.

I am committed to reducing poverty and supporting low-income families.

Assisted Dying

Thank you for contacting me about assisted dying.

Kinship

Every child deserves to thrive and to grow up in a safe, stable and loving home.

Climate change in the school curriculum

Thank you for contacting me about climate change and the curriculum. Education is an area I feel so passionately about, and I am regularly working with schools in my constituency to improve educational facilities and provide the very best outcomes for our young people.

Animal welfare

Thank you for contacting me about animal welfare.Let me be clear, there is no place in this country for animal cruelty, and I recognise the importance of ensuring that those who abuse animals are met with the full force of the law.

Rooftop solar

Thank you for contacting me regarding rooftop solar.

Winter fuel payment and UK citizens living in Schengen area

Thank you for your email. I am sorry to hear of the difficulties you have experienced in relation to UK withdrawal arrangements and the loss of the Winter Fuel Payment.

NHS Outsourcing

Thank you for contacting me about outsourcing in the NHS.

Hunting on the defence estate

Thank you for contacting me about hunting on the Defence Estate.

Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill

Thank you for contacting me about the Climate and Nature Bill.

Trail hunting

Thank you for contacting me about the issue of trail hunting.

This is a highly emotive issue and I appreciate the depth of your concerns for the welfare of our animals and wildlife.

Arms exports to Israel

Thank you for contacting me about arms exports to Israel.

On 7th October 2023, Israel suffered the worst terror attack in its history. Israel has the right to defend itself in line with International Humanitarian Law.

UN Tax Convention

Thank you for contacting me about a UN Framework Convention on International Tax.

Hate crime

Thank you for contacting me about hate crime.