It’s Parliament Week — a chance to show young people how our country is governed.

I asked local groups & schools to send to ask me anything — Here’s a clip from a question from Magna Academy

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Just out of the Budget, here’s my initial reaction

The good:
• Two-child benefit cap scrapped
• Higher minimum wage
• Respite on energy bills
The bad:
• No VAT cut for hospitality
• New tax on EVs
• Family Farm Tax stays
• Nothing for Dorset
The Ugly:
• The government and the opposition's conduct

It’s Budget Day — and the South West can’t be ignored.
For Mid Dorset & North Poole I’m calling for:
• Urgent GP funding in Wimborne
• A 17-month 5% VAT cut for hospitality
• Scrapping the Family Farm Tax
Come on Chancellor — make our Christmas. 🎄

#Budget2025

Yesterday marked a major step in my campaign to ban BBQ’s. I presented my petition, signed by over a thousand residents.

2025 has been the worst year on record for wildfires, with over 900 in Dorset. Disposable BBQ’s are often the cause.

We must act now before the next fire season starts🔥🌿

After serving on the Devolution Bill Committee, I worked with Jamie Oliver’s team and the @oha-updates.bsky.social to push a clause giving councils the power to restrict fast-food ads near schools and youth spaces. This is about protecting young people.

Come on, Chancellor — this budget, cut VAT to save our hospitality sector, revitalise our high streets, and help bring down costs for customers.
I speak to high street businesses all the time and they all tell me the same thing: Cut VAT.
I and the Lib Dems are calling for a 17 month 5% VAT reduction

Purbeck School students told me transport is a major concern.
I am deeply disappointed that the Govt failed to accept that school transport should be available to 16-17yr olds living too far from their nearest school, instead choosing to make this a local council problem which is simply unfair.

As a member of the APPG on Parkinson’s, I spoke in Monday’s debate and raised the experiences of many constituents who are being failed by the current system. There are 333 people living with Parkinson’s locally.

I was on BBC South yesterday talking about cutting VAT to support hospitality. As a former hospitality business owner, small businesses is one of the things that inspired me to go into politics. That's why I launched my Pub of the Year competition, nominate your favourite by 28/11👉vikkislade.uk

I’m delighted to be joining the Justice Committee, with my first session taking place today.
As an MP, I regularly support constituents who feel the justice system hasn’t treated them fairly or could have served them better. Through this role, I hope to help improve confidence in our justice system.

COP isn’t just another conference — it’s a crucial moment for world leaders to take real action on the climate crisis. 🌱
We all have a part to play in protecting our planet, from global decisions to local choices. Together, we can make a difference. 💚
#COP #ClimateAction #NetZero #Environment

We need a 5% VAT cut to save our hospitality sector, revitalise our high streets, and help lower costs for customers.
We’re losing one pub a day.
As a former hospitality business owner, I’ve long campaigned to support this industry, raising the issue with Daisy, Lib Dem Dep Leader, at conference.