Another week. Another newsletter. Another list of ways the Government has improved our country this week!   We kicked off the week in Parliament with the Secretary of State for Education announcing her Schools White Paper .   In part, the White Paper sets out a root and branch reform of the SEND system. I've spent much of the last few months meeting with educators, parents and SEND children alike. They all told me the same thing. The system was broken, and worse, it's been br

This week, Parliament has been in recess, which has meant I've spent a wonderful week in our community (and also means a very short edition of the newsletter!).   Highlights include a visit to Ossett United to discuss how I can support their unstoppable ascent to the Premier League, a trip up to Sandal Castle to promote local tourism, a visit to Pinderfields to discuss local maternity care, and a brilliant catch-up with the Rotary Club.   I'm spending much of the rest of the

I've always promised to talk straight with you - so let me be honest - Monday was a difficult day for the Labour Government amidst the speculation surrounding the Prime Minister's future. It is my belief that most people are, like me, uninterested in infighting, briefing, spinning, or stone-throwing. They just care about making their country, community and family; healthier, happier and more comfortable. That's why I'm pleased to see that we've put country before Party, and

Let me begin by directly addressing the matter dominating the headlines. On Wednesday, the House of Commons spent the day discussing the horrific revelations surrounding Peter Mandelson.   Jeffrey Epstein was a despicable criminal who committed disgusting crimes and destroyed the lives of countless women and girls. What he did is unforgivable. His victims must always be our first priority. Mandelson's relationship with Epstein, the extent and nature of which we are still disc