Today at #PMQs I raised the reality of poverty and inequality in the South Cotswolds — issues too often overlooked here. The last govt deepened the crisis, and this one is failing to fix it. Our communities deserve better. 📺 Watch here: #LibDems #PMQs.

Great news! 🌟 National Grid’s Community Matters Fund is open for applications. Charities & community groups can apply for up to £5,000 for projects like energy upgrades, sustainability workshops & EV charging. Apply by 1 Aug:

Furthermore, check out this Service Update from the service here:

🚒 Fire services in Wiltshire are under real strain with engines cut and station closures on the table. I’ve raised this with ministers, but your voice matters too. The Govt’s funding reform consultation is now open, have your say:.

The Government is finally consulting on long-overdue reforms to NHS dentistry – and your voice matters. 🦷. You can contribute directly and now’s the time to contribute. 📋 Take part in the consultation here:

🚨 I’ve tabled an amendment to the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill to ensure local authorities consult bus users with special educational needs before franchising. I’ve had lots of casework on inaccessible, unreliable services - this must change. 🚌. Ask your MP to sign! #SEND

🚨 I’ve tabled an amendment to the Transport Bill to ensure local authorities consult bus users with special educational needs before franchising. I’ve had lots of casework on inaccessible, unreliable services - this must change. 🚌. Ask your MP to sign! #SEND

I welcome the news that Ofwat is being scrapped. The Lib Dems have been calling for this since 2022. But this is only the first step. I’ll keep pushing for a new regulator that puts communities and nature first, and makes sure water companies are finally held to account.

Yesterday I presented a petition in Parliament calling for a new GP surgery in Sherston. Huge thanks to the 1,695 residents who signed, your voices matter. I’ll keep pushing and look forward to the Government’s response. 🏥💛. #SaveSherstonSurgery

Good news and a Lib Dem campaign win!. The Lib Dems have been campaigning for years that 16 and 17 year olds should have the right to vote. If you can join the army and pay taxes, you should have the right to vote! 💛🗳️. This is welcome news for my young constituents.

From 22 July, a hosepipe ban will apply in GL & SN postcodes due to high demand & dry weather. No watering, car washing, or pool filling. Households only, businesses exempt if essential. Part of Thames Water’s drought plan. More info:

Glad to see the first Climate & Nature statement – a step that honours the CAN Bill. But where were the campaigners who helped shape it? Top-down politics won't build lasting change. If Ed wants to go far, he needs to bring people with him. 🌍🌱 #CANBill.

🎪 Rounded off the week at Tetfest – honoured to open the event and join the volunteer team!. Thanks to everyone who’s been part of such a meaningful, community-powered week 💪🌱 #SouthCotswolds #StrongerTogether #CommunityHero.

✉️ I’ve written to Island Green Power UK Ltd. about concerns over access to information during the Lime Down solar consultation. Everyone deserves the chance to take part in decisions that impact their area.

Back home in the constituency:. 👩‍🏫 Held a SEND roundtable.🏫 Visited Kingswood Primary School.🇫🇷 Popped by the Sherston Boules Festival – the biggest in England!.📝 We also gathered petition signatures to save Sherston Surgery – which I’ll hand in to Parliament next week.

🤝 Took part in the Climate Coalition Mass Lobby – Act Now, Change Forever. Grateful to South Cotswolds constituents who came to Westminster to push for urgent climate leadership 💚 #ActNowChangeForever.

🌍 Attended APPGs on Climate, Nature & Security and Local Nature Recovery – vital cross-party conversations on protecting what matters.

📣 Spoke in the E-Petitions Debate on fossil fuel advertising – calling for stronger action against misleading greenwashing.

🌿 It’s been #NetZeroWeek in Parliament – and a packed one! From climate debates to community festivals, here’s what I’ve been up to in South Cotswolds and Westminster 👇.

The Climate & Nature Bill returned to Parliament today, but the Government sadly didn’t allow time to debate it. Thank you to every campaigner who’s brought it this far. We’re not giving up. Together we can still deliver real change. 💛 #CANBill

🌿 New grant scheme launched in Gloucestershire!. Grants of £1k–£15k now available for nature-based flood projects—like wetlands, tree planting & reconnecting streams. Open to farmers, landowners & local groups. Apply here 👉