I supported the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill when it came before the House of Commons, because I believe strongly that terminally ill adults should have the choice, control and dignity that the current blanket ban denies them. The vote was an important and hopeful moment for many people who are suffering now, and who simply do not have the luxury of time while Parliament debates procedural tactics. I respect that Peers, like MPs, hold differing views of conscience

I spoke in Westminster Hall on the Hughes Report and the ongoing pelvic mesh and sodium valproate scandals - two years after the Patient Safety Commissioner set out clear recommendations for redress, support and compensation. Two years on, women are still suffering, children are still living with preventable disabilities, and families are still waiting for justice. I shared the experiences of two of my constituents, Susan and Caroline, whose lives have been devastated by mesh

I just asked the Prime Minister about the devastating storm damage to Start Bay and the closure of the A379.

met with Minister for Water and Flooding Emma Hardy and Minister for Roads and Buses Simon Lightwood earlier today.

Tomorrow I'll be making the case for local communities in the Start Bay area at the highest levels:

A member of my team joined a meeting earlier this week of businesses from the Start Bay area, organised by The Tradesman's Arms in Stokenham. There was a great deal of discussion around the impact of the closure of the A379 on businesses, and how they can overcome the challenges it presents. Ideas such as a map of businesses and alternative routes, and central drop-off points for delivery drivers were discussed. My team have taken away a number of points including signage an