Everyone knows the NHS needs change. People are waiting too long for appointments. Too many patients feel they are passed from pillar to post. The system often feels too big, too slow and too far away from the people it is meant to serve. I am sitting on the Bill Committee for the new Health

Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister. Keir led Labour to a historic general election victory following 14 years in opposition, when we had lost credibility following Corbyn, antisemitism and mismanaging Labour’s response to the Brexit Referendum. He deserves our respect for his commitment to service, putting our country before self and ensuring that we

I welcome the news that social media is to be banned for under-16s. Over the last few months, I have been asking for your views on this. I want to thank all those who have contacted me to share their thoughts. I began my consultation with an open mind and ran a public survey asking

For too long, people have told me they want to see more police on our streets. You have told me you want officers who are visible and part of daily life in Worksop. Not hidden away, but an active presence in the town centre, where people can see them and speak to them. That is

This month has been big for Bassetlaw, which is now firmly on the map. A raft of new funding announcements will improve our towns, support families, invest in education, and protect our local heritage. It is great news for our area and proof that Bassetlaw is firmly on the map. First, a £20m plan to

People in Bassetlaw tell me they want to see busy high streets, safe town centres, and honest businesses thriving. But in recent years, I am concerned about the rise in the number of vape shops and barbers, and the organised crime that may be behind them. You have probably seen it yourself. A vape shop

I am getting a huge number of messages from people about potholes across Bassetlaw. Our roads are falling apart and it cannot go on like this. Many drivers tell me they are worried about damage to their cars. They say they have to swerve to avoid deep holes in the road. People are facing huge

Crime and anti-social behaviour blight the lives of decent, hard-working people across Bassetlaw. Tackling it has been one of my top priorities since day one, and I want to pay tribute to our local police for the real progress they have made over the past year. Since being elected as your MP, I have stayed