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Defence Matters – But We Can’t Sacrifice Britain’s Soft Power
Right now, the world feels more unstable than at any time in recent memory. Conflicts are spreading, humanitarian crises are deepening, and climate-driven displacement is intensifying. In such times, Britain’s strength isn’t measured just by military might – our global influence, compassion and ability to lead through values matter just as much. I believe we…
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Why I’m Urging Ofcom to Hold X Accountable for Antisemitic Hate
I recently joined more than 30 of my parliamentary colleagues from across the political spectrum in writing to Ofcom to demand urgent action over a surge in antisemitic posts and calls for violence against Jewish people on X (formerly Twitter). The research, carried out by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), exposed vile replies…
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Stopping hate as profit: why we must tighten regulation on disinformation
I’m deeply concerned by a new investigation revealing that a Sri Lankan influencer, Geeth Sooriyapura, has built a massive network of over 100 Facebook pages pushing anti-migrant and Islamophobic content here in the UK. The network includes 128 Facebook pages and groups, with a combined following of around 1.6 million users. Many of the posts…
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Big Tech’s sexism is jeopardising women’s health
This week I attended a roundtable sponsored by Essity on the shadow banning of women’s health content. An alarming new problem is emerging on social media: women’s health content is being quietly suppressed. According to research from CensHERship, 95% of women’s health educators have experienced shadow banning over the past year – posts using clinical…
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Farage vows to scrap child-online protections – putting porn back in kids’ pockets
Since being elected last year, I have been clear that one of my priorities is protecting our children and young people in the digital world. I have launched a campaign in support of the Online Safety Act, the landmark law which requires tech companies running social-networks and search engines to tackle illegal content and material…
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Real Change, Real Relief: Fees Gone for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
I’m so glad to announce that my campaign has worked, and the £318 fee that survivors of domestic abuse needed to pay to keep their address secret when applying for financial help has been scrapped. For far too long those who had already suffered harm were asked to pay a significant amount on top of…
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Sleeping Out So Others Don’t Have To: Supporting Young People Facing Homelessness in Milton Keynes
This November, I’ll be joining compassionate people from across Milton Keynes for an unforgettable night – sleeping out at Stadium MK to raise vital funds YMCA Milton Keynes. Together, we’re helping to support young people facing poverty, homelessness, and other serious challenges in our city. Homelessness is an issue I hold close to my heart.…
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Vital Funding Arrives to Support Families and Rough Sleepers in Milton Keynes
On World Homeless Day, I was proud to stand alongside my fellow Milton Keynes MPs as the Government announced a new £84 million winter support package to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping across the country. Here in Milton Keynes, we’ll receive £1.26 million to strengthen local support – including over £1 million through the Rough…
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Welcoming with colour: new station artwork celebrates Milton Keynes’ Spirit
I am delighted to celebrate the unveiling of Walk With Your Dreams, the vibrant new public artwork by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori MBE, at Milton Keynes Station Square. Now, when you step off the train into Station Square, you don’t just enter a transit hub – you are greeted by a vivid welcome. It’s an…
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Backing Small Businesses in Milton Keynes
One of the things that makes Milton Keynes such a special city is our thriving community of small businesses – from family-run cafés and independent retailers to tech start-ups and creative firms. They bring life to our high streets, provide jobs, and make our city centre a place people want to spend time in. But…
