"Welfare spending is not out of control. Most benefits are not going to people who don’t need them. The real problems stem from a broken Department for Work and Pensions and a health and social care system that hasn’t been modernised for the challenges the country faces today."

It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Jack Dark, the last WWII RAF Lancaster Pathfinder.  I had the great privilege of meeting Jack and his son Chris in Horsham recently. My deepest condolences to all his family and friends.  We thank you for your service, Jack.

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📰 In my @wscountytimes column last week, I discussed establishing a town council. https://t.co/eI6Nge403p

🗣️ Devolution should strengthen local voices, not take power further away. Our Capitol Theatre, our parks and many other community assets thrive because local people run them.

Credit: Toby Phillips Photography

Thank you to the Bluecoat Sports team for their brilliant work making this happen!

I had a great time at the opening of the new padel courts at Bluecoat Sports Centre at Christ's Hospital!   I got to test them out in a few doubles matches alongside Sophie Bray - Olympic gold medallist and now one of the UK's top 20 women's padel players.

This Budget offered a chance to restore growth and give people hope that things can get better. Instead, this feels more like we’re just treading water. It’s a Budget that kicks the big issues further on down the road. I'll continue to press for a better approach for Horsham.

What's on the Budget wish list of voters in the South? I spent the day speaking to people in Horsham in Sussex about what measures they're hoping the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will announce tomorrow. @itvmeridian 🧵 (1/6)

🚜 Today’s Budget is the government’s chance to scrap this damaging tax and show they are listening to rural communities.  Our farms are the backbone of local food production and the economy; they deserve our support.

🗣️ On Monday, I raised concerns about the government’s approach to the housing crisis.   Greater investment alone won’t give us the affordable homes we need; we must properly reform the system.

Ahead of the budget tomorrow, we asked some of our MPs what they want to see from Reeves’ announcement 👇

On the eve of the Budget, I’m urging the Chancellor to set out a plan that supports families, pensioners and small businesses in Horsham.   The government should start by backing our plans to cut VAT for hospitality, protect jobs and put money back into people’s pockets.

I’m proud to support this campaign and will keep pushing for the action needed to end all gender-based violence.

Today is #WhiteRibbonDay, a moment to stand together against all violence towards women and girls. The Lib Dems are campaigning for stronger support services, better training for police and frontline professionals, and dedicated specialist units in every force.

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It's @UKParliament Week! 🎉 A fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to learn more about UK politics and how our democracy works. #UKPW

🤝 Great to meet so many residents at my pop-up surgery at @sainsburys in Horsham last week!

@Brakecharity We have seen evidence that this system works; now we need to keep up cross-party discussion on this issue and explore every avenue possible to make our roads safer.