I recently spoke in a Parliamentary debate on the regulation of water companies and welcomed the Independent Water Commission being set up - reform is long overdue.

I agree with my colleague @AlexBrewer that we urgently need a special status for our chalk streams to give them the protection they need.

This week I joined Liberal Democrat colleagues in calling on the Chancellor to exempt those providing vital health and care services from the rise in Employer National Insurance contributions.

Yesterday, I asked the Government what they are doing to recruit and retain more educational psychologists to help reduce the amount of time children and young people are waiting for an EHCP assessment

I am deeply disappointed by today's Government announcement that WASPI women will receive no compensation at all. I feel for those who have long been campaigning for justice on this issue - they have been let down today.

I’m delighted to hear that my colleague Mo Fayyaz has been listed in the New Year Honours today with a BEM for services to Chesham. This is well deserved and reflects his dedication to the local community. Congratulations, Mo!

Today I asked the Government what they are doing to help create safe zones for schools and hospitals in Sudan given the humanitarian crisis.

Children are waiting far too long for the support they need. It is vital that the Government act on the recommendations in today's report.

I spoke in Parliament today to highlight the impact on local families of delays to EHCP assessments. I also asked for an update on plans to increase support for teachers given the current SEND crisis.