👶🏼 I’ve just met with #NHS midwives to talk about maternity services which, as we know too well locally, are under a lot of pressure. Given the understandable noise that must be investigated properly, it's easy to forget there are lots of brilliant staff working hard to support mothers and babies.

📚 No student should suffer because the law is unclear...

Yesterday, I led a Westminster Hall debate on whether universities should have a statutory duty of care for student wellbeing and safety. While mental health challenges are rising, legal protections haven’t kept pace.

Beijing’s plan for a mega-embassy in central London threatens the safety of 700,000 Hongkonger, Chinese, Tibetan and Uyghur communities. A 2018 PM pledge of “no delays” raises doubts over planning independence. I urge rejection and will keep campaigning.

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✅ The Government has confirmed £6.7 million for active travel in #Nottinghamshire over the next four years, including repairs to the #Radcliffe - #Cotgrave Greenway.

The problem is recognised, the funding is secured. Now we need a clear plan and timeline to reopen this key traffic-free route.

🎰 🎲 Gambling harm is damaging lives and high streets. I’ve added my name to a cross-party letter backing a 10 Minute Rule Bill to end the outdated “aim to permit” principle and give councils real power to protect communities and put people before profit.

📊 🎉 As the new year takes off, here’s the last 12 months in numbers...

Behind every stat is a conversation, a concern or an issue that matters to somebody local. I’m proud to be there for you.

Here’s to a happy, healthy New Year and another year of getting things done. ✅

💉 💊 Have you had your flu jab yet?

Flu cases in #nottinghamshire are soaring. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and to help our hardworking #NHS staff.

👉 Book your flu vaccine here: bit.ly/3MCioQE, or by calling 119.

🐾 I’m pleased to welcome the government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy published this morning. These are the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation: ending cruel practices like puppy farming, strengthening protections for farm animals,
and improving standards across #Rushcliffe.

🇪🇺 🇬🇧 In case you missed it, the UK is set to rejoin the Erasmus programme!

It’s a great step for students and for closer UK-EU relations. Really exciting news for everyone.

👉 You can read more about it here:

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💸 On Wednesday, I welcomed the government’s funding settlement for councils, including a £234m (30%) boost for #Nottinghamshire County Council.

I also asked the minister to meet me to discuss the higher costs of delivering services in rural areas like Rushcliffe.

🎉 Good news for new property occupants in Rushcliffe! 🎉

Today, a Housing Minister announced consultations to:

✅protect against unfair charges.

✅stop estates being left unadopted.

🔗 Read the full statement here: tinyurl.com/573ayatz

📱📣 Have your say on smartphones and young people...

I’m hosting a panel in #Rushcliffe on 23rd Jan. Before then, I want to hear from you.

📝 Share your views here: tinyurl.com/RushcliffeSP...
⏰ The survey closes on 31st Dec 2025.