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Yesterday, the Home Secretary announced plans to overhaul the UK’s broken asylum system. The system needs fixing, but Labour's proposals signal a deeply concerning shift—an attack on Britain’s proud tradition of compassion and support for refugees and asylum seekers.

Our precious chalk streams — like the beautiful River Snail in my constituency — are under real pressure. 🌱💧

That’s why I’ve been calling for strong, statutory protections, not just guidance that can be changed without scrutiny.

On Tuesday, I spoke about the urgent need for a national dyslexia strategy. Too many children are being labelled as failures when the system is failing them. We must ensure early diagnosis, proper support in the classroom and fairer assessments for pupils like my constituent, Lucy. buff.ly/YFsTuOf

🎄✨ I’ve loved looking through the amazing entries for my Primary School Christmas Card Competition! So much creativity and talent from pupils across Ely & East Cambs — choosing a winner is going to be very tough! 🎅🖍️🎁

A huge thank you to my constituent Lisa, to our local campaigners, and to the more than 15,500 people who signed the petition. Your voices are being heard. 💛

🎙📻 This morning I spoke to BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Dotty McLeod before joining my constituent Lisa Smart, Ian Sollom MP, Pippa Heylings MP, Cheney Payne and other local campaigners at 10 Downing Street. @iansollom.bsky.social @pippaheylings.bsky.social @cheneypayne.bsky.social

This week, I spoke up for pupils, parents, and staff affected by cuts to funding for the International Baccalaureate (IB) — particularly those at Impington Village College, where many of my constituents study.