Policy Statements and Campaign Responses

Lots of organisations now choose to do their lobbying by identical mass email and the amount of emails of this nature has increased significantly in recent months.  I hope you can appreciate that I am not always able to respond to all mass campaign based emails individually.

On these pages you can read my responses to some of the most popular and most recent email campaigns, along with policy statements on the most pressing issues.  

Of course, if you have any personal comments or specific concerns that you would like to raise with me then please do not hesitate to get in touch and I will endeavour to respond to these queries as soon as possible.

Top Campaigns and Policy Enquiries

Israel & Gaza

The events we have seen unfolding in Israel and Gaza are truly horrific. Israel has suffered the worst terror attack in its history at the hands of Hamas, and Palestinian civilians in Gaza are experiencing a humanitarian disaster.

Animal Testing

Animal testing in all its forms is a highly sensitive issue. The Government’s ambition is to reach the point at which animal research and testing is no longer necessary, having been fully replaced by effective alternatives.

Hunting Act 2004

Wildlife hunting is a highly emotive issue and I appreciate the depth of our constituents' concerns for the welfare of our animals and wildlife.  The Hunting Act 2004 makes it an offence to hunt a wild mammal with dogs except where it is carried out in accordance with the exemptions in the Act

Alzheimer's and Dementia

There are currently 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK and this is projected to rise to 1.6 million by 2040, so it is crucial that the social care system is set up to meet the needs of those affected by dementia.    Every patient should receive health and social care which is

Furnished Holiday Lets Tax Regime

Holiday lets contribute to the economy, create jobs, and support tourism.  The Government absolutely backs small businesses, including responsible short-term holiday letting, which I recognise brings significant investment to local communities through the important role they play in the visitor econ

Plastic Waste

The Resources and Waste Strategy for England has set out the Government’s plans to reduce, reuse, and recycle more plastic and the Government is committed to work towards all plastic packaging on the market being recyclable or reusable by 2025.  The Government has taken significant measures to