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Flag raising for Armed Forces Week
This was a powerful moment to recognise the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of our service personnel, veterans, and their families.
Transformative Infrastructure Strategy announced
The Labour Government has announced of £725bn for long-term funding for maintenance and major projects.
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Warm Home Discount expanded
Almost three million more households, including 350,000 more families in the South East, will get support to pay their energy bills next winter.
The Crime and Policing Bill
This bill will tackle antisocial behaviour, shop theft and street crime head on, giving the police and our communities new powers to take back town centres from thugs and thieves.
NHS waiting lists in South East falling under Labour
I’m delighted that new data shows that NHS waiting lists in the South East have fallen by 35,201 compared to when Labour came into power.
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Labour bill takes on Thames Water’s pollution of waterways
The Conservatives turned a blind eye and allowed water companies to get away with polluting our rivers. I’m glad to see that regulators have taken tougher action on Thames Water.
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Sanctions on two Israeli ministers
It is right that we sanction Finance Minister Smotrich and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir for inciting extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights.
New funding for ambulances and ambulance station
Both Wycombe Ambulance Station and South Central Ambulance Trust will receive extra funding.
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Three quarters of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payment
The economic stability delivered under the Labour government has enabled us to broaden eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment.
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National Fish and Chips Day
Oysters topped my poll of Wycombe’s fish and chip shops. My team and I enjoyed our cod and chips there after a hard day at work.
Broadband boost for Wycombe
I visited CityFibre to hear about how they are helping to deliver the Labour government’s manifesto commitment to achieve full gigabit and national 5G coverage by 2030.
Tackling child poverty – free school meals for more children
Labour is extending free school meals to children with a parent in receipt of universal credit.
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Labour’s vital repairs to crumbling local schools
Children at Beechview Primary Academy and The Highcrest Academy are set to benefit from essential maintenance fixes thanks to the Labour government.
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News from Wycombe & Westminster – May edition
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Riverside Surgery receives extra funding
The Riverside Surgery is one of over 1,000 GP surgeries that will vital funding to create additional space to see more patients, boost productivity and improve patient care.
We need a ceasefire in Gaza now
I am deeply saddened by the devastating Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. The loss of life is both unacceptable and heart-breaking. Innocent Palestinians, including many women and children, continue to lose their lives. It must not continue. We need a ceasefire now.
Junction Youth Centre
The Junction Youth Centre provides a drop-in service for young people in Wycombe.
Congratulations to Wycombe Wanderers
I wish to congratulate Wycombe Wanderers Football Club on achieving a place in the League One play-offs and commend them on a fantastic season so far.
Labour to seize and crush fly-tipping vehicles
I welcome the Labour Government’s fly-tipping crack down that will punish waste cowboys, tackle the scourge of waste crime, and bring consequences to those who disrespect our area .
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Standing up for High Wycombe Ambulance Station
South Central Ambulance Service have confirmed that the station is a priority for rebuild and refurbishment.
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Thousands of extra driving tests available each month
I’m pleased to see the government taking decisive action to increase the availability of tests and remove barriers to opportunity.
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Delivering on GP improvements
Over 1,500 extra GPs recruited to help end ‘8am scramble’ and bring back the family doctor in Wycombe.
Drop-in event at YMCA
I attended a drop-in event that connected YMCA residents with charities and organisations who provide a range of invaluable support.
Breakfast clubs roundtable
I hosted a roundtable of school leaders, parents, and providers to understand the impact of breakfast clubs.
High Wycombe Ambulance Station
The local ambulance service is advocating for greater public awareness about when it is appropriate to call an ambulance.
Breakfast club at Highworth Combined School
The staff explained how breakfast clubs support parents to work, and the children told me how much they enjoy attending breakfast club.
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Children’s community campaigns
I visited High Wycombe Church of England Primary School to hear about the children’s community campaigns.
Attack on vulnerable adults at the Wrights Meadow Centre
I condemn the appalling attack on the members of High Wycombe Gateway Club.
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Community Iftar at The Hive
This was an incredible opportunity to learn about the holy month of Ramadan and hear from voices within the community.
Community Iftar at Jubilee Road Mosque
Many thanks to everyone at Jubilee Road Mosque for their warm welcome and a wonderful community Iftar.
Tackling knife crime in Wycombe
Leaders of Wycombe’s faith communities, BNU and TVP met to discuss how to tackle knife crime in Wycombe.
Video: International Women’s Day at Wycombe High School
The students asked insightful questions about how we can get more women into top roles in business and politics.
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Plans to redevelop Wycombe hospital
I have offered my steadfast support. for the plans to redevelop our hospital. We must not lose any additional services.
Community Impact Bucks
I would like to congratulate Community Impact Bucks on their new website – a one stop shop for volunteers, charities, and residents.
Funding for community-based Early Support Hubs
Hundreds of young people across Wycombe will receive bolstered support with their mental health this year.
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Buckinghamshire Business First’s spotlight on skills
I met with more than 15 local employers at an event organised by BBF to examine how the Government’s skills agenda can drive economic growth.
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Taking back our streets
The Government’s flagship Crime and Policing Bill represents the biggest package of new laws on crime and policing for decades.
Outstanding careers guidance at RGS
I enjoyed a tour of Wycombe’s Royal Grammar School and learned about school’s award-winning careers programme.
Visit to Seeleys House
I have written to Buckinghamshire Council to share my concerns about the impact of the potential closures of services like Seeleys House.
Tackling speeding and illegal parking
I’m delighted that Thames Valley Police have worked alongside me to increase joint speeding and DVLA operations.
Constituency Support Highlights
Since September I have hosted 10 surgeries where I have met with over 90 constituents.
Wycombe for Fairtrade
I learned about their campaign to ensure that more retailers and catering outlets in Wycombe stock Fairtrade-certified products.
Labour is creating more apprenticeships
Labour is creating apprenticeships for tens of thousands of young people by listening to businesses.
Cableflow
Companies such as Cableflow have an important role to play in our Labour government’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower.
Finings Wood Community Group
The group is campaigning to sustainably protect, manage and restore this ancient woodland for the community and for nature.
Buckinghamshire Council Elections
It was great to meet some of Labour’s exciting array of young, vibrant and diverse candidates for Bucks Council elections in May.
Chiltern Railways
I met with Richard Allan, Managing Director of Chiltern Railways, to discuss local concerns and the steps being taken to improve services.
The Holocaust must never be forgotten
I have signed the Holocaust Educational Trust (UK) Book of Commitment pledging to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and remember all those who were murdered.
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
I was pleased to learn about the important work of the Motor Neurone Disease charity, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
Wycombe District Swimming Club
As a keen swimmer, I enjoyed presenting trophies at the Wycombe District Swimming Club’s annual awards event.
Wycombe Friends of the Earth
We discussed air and water pollution, renewable energy development, and how the Government is delivering on climate action.
Heart of Bucks charity
Heart of Bucks has awarded more than £17 million to more than 6,000 charities since its first grant in 2000.
All Spring Media Ltd
It was great to hear about the exciting opportunities for Wycombe’s young people in the film and TV industry.
Ceasefire in the Middle East
This is a crucial step towards halting the violence that has claimed too many lives and caused immense suffering on both sides.
My Appointment as Economic Secretary to the Treasury
I look forward to working with the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to boost the critical role of financial services in driving growth across the country and delivering vital services to people.
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Interfaith Meeting with BNU and TVP
This meeting of faith leaders is particularly important at a time when international and national figures are doing their best to divide us.
Christmas Card Competition Finalists
I would like to congratulate and thank the finalists in my Christmas card competition.
Cressex Community School
I talked to the GCSE Citizenship students about the role of an MP.
Hansford Sensors
I congratulated Managing Director Chris Hansford on receiving the King’s Award for Enterprise.
Carols by Candlelight at St. Peter’s
It was a privilege to read the first lesson at the Carols by Candlelight service at St. Peter’s Church, Loudwater.
Small Business Saturday UK
I met with a group of small businesses in High Wycombe at The Vanilla Pod Cafe Patisserie on White Hart St.
SV2G
CEO Jacqueline Roberts told me about the important work of the St Vincent and the Second Generation charity.
Sir William Ramsay School
The Headteacher and the CEO of the Trust explained how they are improving the school.
Islamophobia Awareness Month
I have written to the Government to express my deep concern about the growing threat of Islamophobia in our country.
Highcrest Academy
I enjoyed visiting The Highcrest Academy as part of UK Parliament Week.
Millbrook Combined School
I visited Millbrook Combined School & Community Hub and answered some tough questions about the role of an MP
Air League reception in Westminster
The Air League is the UK’s leading aviation and aerospace charity.
Redevelopment of the Chilterns Shopping Centre
I met with the MD of Dandara Living to learn about their plans.
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Castlefield School and Beechview Academy
I enjoyed visiting schools for UK Parliament week.
High Wycombe Christmas lights
Fantastic evening at the High Wycombe Christmas lights switch on. I can’t remember the last time I have seen High Wycombe so full of people!
Sikh Gurdwara
At the Gurdwara Amrit Parchar Dharmik Diwan, there is a celebration for the 555th anniversary of the arrival of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Respect for Shop Workers Week at Tesco
I met staff at Tesco’s Loudwater store during Respect for Shop Workers Week.
Visit to the Accessible Workshop
The Accessible Workshop is a Social Enterprise Initiative which enables adults with learning disabilities or autism to build real-world work skills.
Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines
I had a fantastic evening meeting with Ralph Gonsalves, the Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, at Hilltop Community Centre.
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Remembrance Sunday
I attended the Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service to honour those brave service personnel who serve and have served to keep us safe
Inter Faith Liasion
I met with Imam Haseeb Jahangir and with Rabbi Neil Janes
High Wycombe Delivery Office
I visited Royal Mail’s High Wycombe Delivery Office and joined a postie on their round.
Wycombe Hospital
I met the CEO of Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust. and was encouraged to hear about their plans to develop the hospital.
Pensions Credit surgery
Thanks to Citizens Advice and Age UK for their help with my Pensions Credit surgery.
Constituency Garden of Remembrance
I planted a tribute at the Constituency Garden of Remembrance to remember those who died defending our democratic freedoms and way of life.
What the budget means for Bucks
Fellow Bucks Labour MPs and I wrote to the leader of Bucks Council about the budget.
A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change
I was proud to be part of the Treasury team standing alongside our first woman Chancellor, Rachel Reeves.
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Chiltern Rangers CIC
The Chiltern Rangers is a Community Interest Company that manages a dozen nature reserves in the Wycombe area.
Shri Meenakshi Amman temple
I learned about plans for a new building and joined devotees for a pooja ceremony.
Vincentian Exhibition for Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month with Estelle Williams MBE at the Vincentian Exhibition.
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Paradigm Housing Group
I met with Paradigm Housing Group and heard about their plans for good quality affordable housing in our area.
’wear it pink’ day
Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer. I’d like to encourage everybody to check for signs of breast cancer.
Oak Lodge Skills Hub
I learned how Oak Lodge Skills provide day care for adults with additional needs and help them to develop practical life skills.
BNU Inter Faith Co-ordinating Chaplain
Imam Haseeb Jahangir and I discussed how we can work together to bring Wycombe’s communities closer.
International Investment Summit
Incredible day at our International Investment Summit where we secured £63 billion of investment and nearly 38,000 jobs.
Refresh the Marketplace
I got to see how this store aims to encourage people to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Create
New Life
New Life, the Charity for Disabled Children,
sells surplus stock from well-known high street brands.
William Hands, Furniture Maker
It was fascinating to visit William Hands – the furniture maker in the heart of High Wycombe.
pladis R&D centre
I was lucky enough to visit pladis’s Research and Development hub in High Wycombe and to sample some of their latest biscuits.
Farm visits
I was delighted to visit several farms across the constituency today. Thank you to all the farmers who took the time to show me around.
Labour Party Conference
It was an excellent opportunity to discuss how much this government has already achieved and to look ahead towards a decade of national renewal.
Buckinghamshire Business First
I met with Buckinghamshire Business First to discuss how the new government will bring down the barriers to growth for local businesses.
Battle of Britain Sunday
It was an honour and privilege to attend the act of thanksgiving and commemoration of the Battle of Britain today at the All Saints War Memorial in High Wycombe.
Cressex Community School
I really enjoyed dropping in on some of the classes and meeting students when I visited Cressex Community School.
Royal Star & Garter
I really enjoyed visiting the Royal Star and Garter care Home in High Wycombe and meeting the staff and residents.