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The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) published the findings of its investigation into the way State Pension ages (SPA) were communicated to 1950s-born women in March 2024. Whilst the investigation did not concern the principle of SPA equalisation, which successive administrations have supported, but the way in which this was conveyed to those women

The Office of Rail and Road Regulation (ORR) is responsible for holding Network Rail and National Highways to account ensuring they deliver significant investments to improve our national infrastructure. I met with Declan Collier who is the Chair of the ORR and I raised the issue of Bescot Stadium Station and the lack of progress

On Monday 2 February 2026 I was pleased to invite my constituent Elliott Pfebve to a drop in ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February each year is a significant day for those dealing with cancer. The theme of this year’s World Cancer Day is ‘United by Unique,’ which is about centring the unique

On Wednesday 21 January 2026, the APPG of which I am co Chair with Baroness Barbara Keeley held a meeting to discuss and hear from our two speakers. The first was Music Education Reflections from the Curriculum Assessment Review presented by Sophie Lewis Association of British Orchestras Chair and Chief Executive , National Children’s Orchestras

The first ever UK Town of Culture competition, announced by the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in October 2025 will celebrate the rich culture, history and identity of towns right across the UK.  I had the opportunity to speak with Ian Murray MP, Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts (pictured) about the Leather Museum. The Minister