National Campaigns

I am absolutely determined that children in Mid Derbyshire and around the country should receive a high-quality education. More money than ever before is being invested in schools, ensuring every child gets a world class education.

Thank you for contacting me about the #CatchUpWithCancer campaign and/or access to cancer/radiotherapy treatment. The Prime Minister has made it clear that one of the top priorities for the Government is to see waiting lists for cancer treatment and care, including radiotherapy, significantly red

I fully accept that suicide, assisting or encouraging suicide, assisted dying and euthanasia are all subjects on which it is entirely possible for people to hold widely different but defensible opinions.

Thank you for contacting me about the situation in Gaza. I note your calls for the UK to push for a ceasefire. The UK is working via all diplomatic channels—bilaterally and collectively in the region—to ensure that this conflict, which has cost so many lives already, can be brought to a halt.

I appreciate the strength of feeling around trophy hunting, and as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Banning Trophy Hunting I have personally led parliamentary debates on the subject.

I understand that with regard to animal testing for cosmetics the Government has recognised the public concern around the testing on animals of chemicals used as ingredients in cosmetics.  I welcome the fact that the Government has introduced measures that ensure no new licences will now be grant

Thank you for contacting me about puppy smuggling. I would like to assure you that Ministers are committed to cracking down on puppy smuggling and will ban the imports of young or heavily pregnant dogs, as well as dogs with mutilations, such as cropped ears or docked tails.

I would like to assure you that I fully recognise that the theft of a much-loved pet can have a huge impact on both pets and families. In 2021, the Government set up the Pet Theft Taskforce to investigate concerns about a perceived increase in pet theft.

The UK is a global leader in protecting our seas, the ocean and marine life, working with counterparts both in the UK and overseas.

Thank you for contacting me about the debate on excess deaths in Parliament on Friday 20th October, opened by Andrew Bridgen MP. Adjournment Debates are generally not well attended as they come at the end of the day’s main business and do not include a vote.

Thank you for contacting me about support for pubs. I agree that pubs are treasured community institutions. They make a important contribution to our communities as well as to the local and national economy. 

I understand drivers’ concerns regarding fuel prices. Therefore, I welcome the Chancellor’s decision to maintain fuel duty at current levels until spring 2024, spending £5 billion on a tax cut worth £100 per driver this year.