This week's report from Parliament’s Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has brought much‑needed clarity to an issue I have been raising for some time: the future of the NHS Federated Data Platform & the Government’s growing reliance on Palantir.
Fundamental reform of the residential leasehold system is long-overdue. For many across West Berkshire, the dream of owning their own home has become a financial trap they have little control over – facing rising bills and faceless management companies.
In January, I visited Baldev’s Dental Practice after a constituent raised concerns about being asked to pay for their next NHS treatment in advance. The team at Baldev’s were very responsive and took time to talk through how their system works.
The human and economic consequences of the A34 go on, a road that residents tell me they don’t just find frustrating, but one they actually dread.
Dingley’s Promise recently held a roundtable alongside parliamentarians, sector experts, and families to discuss the impact of the Government’s proposed SEND reforms.
With residents concerned about Thatcham’s Morrisons Post Office closing on 13 July, Lee Dillon MP summarises actions underway to secure a replacement branch, with local businesses encouraged to consider hosting one.
I have written to Post Office Ltd to request clarity on why this decision has been taken, what temporary arrangements can be put in place to maintain access to the full range of services, and plans for a new permanent location in Thatcham.
Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury recently met with VodafoneThree to seek updates on 5G connectivity across the constituency and the wider barriers that continue to slow down upgrades to the UK’s mobile network.
Last Saturday, I joined the Surfers Against Sewage Paddle Out Protest in Newbury. Organised with Eco Friends, the event brought together residents and activists from across West Berkshire to demand an end to the sewage scandal.