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What I’m doing to represent Aldershot, Blackwater, Farnborough, Hawley and Yateley East.
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Sink holes, potholes and gaps in accountability
Residents are rightly asking when lasting repairs to our roads will be delivered. I have met the Conservative-run County Council to press for clear timelines, transparent communication and a firm plan for permanent repairs, particularly in areas residents have repeatedly flagged with me.
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A new partnership for jobs, pride and prosperity
I was proud to launch the Aldershot and Farnborough Growth Partnership last week, bringing together leading local businesses, education providers and the council with a shared mission: to drive jobs, growth and opportunity for our community.
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Making SEND work better for families in Aldershot and Farnborough
Education should be about helping every child to thrive. But too many parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities tell me that they find themselves locked in a constant battle just to be heard.
02/02/2026Read More
Out doorknocking today with a fantastic team of Labour women councillors and candidates, and it felt like the perfect way to mark International Women’s Day.
These are inspiring women who are stepping forward to serve our community — listening to residents on the doorstep, standing up for their neighbours, and putting themselves forward to represent the places they care about.
As the first woman ever elected to represent Aldershot and Farnborough in Parliament, I know how important representation is. Progress happens because people step forward and say they want to serve their community.
Community leadership often starts exactly like this: with people willing to give their time, knock on doors, have conversations and work together to make our towns better.
I’m proud to work alongside so many dedicated women who are helping shape the future of Aldershot and Farnborough.
Happy International Women’s Day to all the women who serve our communities every day. 🌸
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Kemi Badenoch’s comments suggesting that brave RAF pilots working tirelessly to protect British lives are “just hanging around” are utterly disgraceful.
Here in the Home of the British Army, we pay tribute to the unwavering dedication of the brave men and women who serve our country every day. Armed Forces families from our own community are being protected right now in Cyprus thanks to their service.
The Conservative Leader should be rising to this serious moment, not stooping to baseless political attacks that insult our Armed Forces. I hope she will apologise. ... See MoreSee Less
Our Armed Forces keep us safe at home and abroad. Yet Kemi Badenoch says our brave RAF pilots are just "hanging around". She must apologise.
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Following the publication of the SEND White Paper, today I hosted a roundtable with Calvin Bailey MBE MP and Education Minister Georgia Gould, focusing on the unique challenges Service families face when it comes to provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
We were joined by the Family Federations for the RAF, Royal Navy and Army, and service charities including SSAFA and RBL. We tackled issues like the disruption caused by frequent relocations and the difficulty in transferring support plans between local authorities.
We’re determined to ensure no child is left behind and that military families get the consistent support they deserve, no matter where they are stationed. ... See MoreSee Less
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As the situation in Iran escalates, my thoughts are with everyone who is affected. I am also thinking of our serving personnel across the region and Armed Forces families in Cyprus, including some from our own community in Aldershot.
During the Prime Minister’s statement yesterday, I stressed the importance of clear communication and reassurance from the Ministry of Defence for those families living with fear, and of ensuring we are prepared to face these growing threats.
As the Home of the British Army, we feel these moments deeply. We stand in solidarity with all those affected, and with the families who serve our country with such courage and resilience. ... See MoreSee Less
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I wanted to look back at another busy month Aldershot and Farnborough, speaking to as many residents as possible to discuss the issues that matter most to you!
✔️ Launching the Aldershot & Farnborough Growth Partnership to boost local jobs and skills
✔️ Holding residents’ meetings in Rowhill, Cherrywood and Wellington
✔️ Plenty of conversations on the doorstep across Rushmoor
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Rushmoor is investing in our local playgrounds! 🛝✅
Last night, the council passed the budget, securing £200k per year for playground refurbishments. We’re putting money directly into our parks and sorting out the financial mess the Tories left behind.
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My News & Mail column is out today on the issue I hear about more than almost anything else: potholes.
Residents have raised this with me time and again, so I got straight to work. Together with local councillors, I’ve compiled a database of all our reported potholes and taken it directly to the Conservative Hampshire County Council, demanding action and clear timelines for proper repairs.
Thanks to additional funding from this Government, Hampshire’s highway maintenance funding was increased to £52.9 million for 2025/2026. Our community deserves to see real improvements, not the delays we’ve faced under this Tory-led council.
Please keep reporting potholes to HCC and let me know too. I’ll keep holding them to account until we see the smoother and safer roads!
link to report a pothole: www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-a-problem/potholes
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A real privilege to visit Farnborough & District Samaritans last week 💚
For more than 40 years they’ve been here for our community, and today over 120 volunteers support people across Aldershot and Farnborough.
From their early days in North Camp to now, their commitment to being there for anyone who needs to talk has never wavered. Thank you to every single volunteer for the vital work you do.
📞If you need support you can phone them at: 116 123
If you would like to get involved and volunteer find out more info here👇
www.samaritans.org/branches/farnborough/volunteering-farnborough-samaritans/
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This week, the Government published its SEND White Paper - a crucial moment for children and families who rely on a system that hasn’t been working as it should.
Over the past 18 months, I’ve met with parents, schools, charities and professionals across our constituency to hear their experiences. The message is clear: families need a SEND system that is timely, properly resourced, less adversarial, and truly centred on children’s needs. We must fix this broken system.
There is now a 12-week consultation on the proposals, you can share your views on the link below, and I’m also keen to continue hearing from constituents via [email protected].
➡️ Key information sheets: www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-send-reforms-sheets
➡️ Schools White Paper in full: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6996ee6a047739fe61889e05/Every_child_achieving_and_thrivin...
➡️ Consultation: consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-division/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-fir...
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