Westminster updates - September ‘26:
Aside from attending and participating in the Labour Party Conference, I
🏫 SEND support in Parliament – Met with charities including Mencap, Sense and the Disabled Children’s Partnership, alongside parents of children with SEND, to discuss the challenges families face accessing specialist support. I backed measures in the Health Bill to strengthen how health and education services work together and improve support for children and young people with SEND.
🎗️ Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Joined charities supporting children and young people with cancer and their families to highlight the importance of better care and support. It was also an opportunity to recognise the fantastic work of local organisations including The Henry Allen Trust, Alecs Angels and Brain Tumour Research, which make a real difference to families across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
🚜 Back British Farming Day – Attended the NFU’s Back British Farming Day reception in Parliament and met representatives from the NFU South region. We discussed the challenges facing Buckinghamshire farmers, including this summer’s drought, and the importance of supporting rural businesses, food security and our farming communities.
🌾 Championing local farmers – Continued discussions with ministers about the pressures facing farmers and the practical support needed to help the industry adapt to changing conditions while protecting food production and strengthening rural economies.
🤖 Artificial intelligence and consumer protection – Hosted MONY Group, the parent company of MoneySuperMarket, in Parliament alongside organisations including Citizens Advice and StepChange. We discussed how financial services can harness the benefits of artificial intelligence while ensuring consumers remain protected from emerging risks.
💷 Future of financial services debate – Led a debate in Parliament on the future of UK financial services, focusing on how we can encourage more investment in British businesses, support innovation and ensure the sector continues to contribute to growth and opportunity across the country. Click here to read more.
📈 Growth, aspiration and enterprise – Published an article setting out why growth, aspiration and enterprise should remain central to Labour's vision for the future. Drawing on my background in financial services, I argued that a strong economy and social progress go hand in hand. Click here to read more.
🗳️ End of Life Bill vote – Voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill during a free vote in the House of Commons. While the Bill was not passed, I remain grateful to the many constituents who shared their deeply personal experiences and contributed thoughtfully to an important national debate.
🤝 Holocaust Educational Trust Annual Dinner – Attended the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Annual Dinner to support its vital work in preserving the memory of the Holocaust, combating antisemitism and ensuring future generations understand the importance of tolerance, respect and remembrance.
