Happy Friday everyone! Here's what I've been up to as your MP this week!
The government has committed to holding a summit on tackling illicit financial flows - now we need to ensure that actions are put in place which match the scale of the threat dirty money poses to our democracy and politics.
Sir David Attenborough has served as a lifelong champion for the natural world and of the action needed to tackle climate breakdown - it's absolutely right that his decades of work should be properly recognised💚
Jo Cox was a brilliant politician and tireless advocate for unity and connection over division.
Ten years on from her tragic murder, her legacy lives on through her family, friends, colleagues, and the fantastic work being done in her name. Learn more about the work of Jo Cox foundation here:
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Sentencing protesters as terrorists when they have not been convicted of terrorism offences is massively concerning and flies in the face of justice. Their sentences must be reviewed.
Deeply concerning to see the Defence Secretary has resigned over internal defence funding disputes.
As Britain faces down dire threats, from cyberwarfare to climate breakdown, the public needs to see a genuine strategic approach to security - not more division and delay.
Claiming that taking water into public ownership would be too expensive simply doesn't add up - given Thames Water's repair bills vastly outweigh it's market value to the tune of billions, its value is nil.
It's time to end the failed experiment of privatisation and run water for public benefit.