We cannot fix the NHS without fixing social care. @libdems.org.uk have been calling for cross-party talks to fix social care for a long time. Andy Burnham needs to listen, take action and help us deliver a long-term solution.

Amazing to see such a great turn out last night for our discussion with @anandmenon.bsky.social from @ukandeu.bsky.social. He explained the potential benefits, but also the very real challenges, of rebuilding our relationship with Europe, and how it will affect out economy and security.

Andy Burnham needs to get a grip of the social care crisis, fix the #NHS and grow the economy. I spoke to Alun Newman on BBC Radio Solent about what our new Prime Minister needs to do if he is to succeed where his predecessors have fallen short.

Four weeks of going through the new Health Bill, and now it is time to head back to Winchester for the summer. It has been a long couple of weeks but I am excited to begin my summer tour and revisit this legislation in September.

Our chalk streams are incredibly precious and need protecting. It was absolutely brilliant to join the newly founded Chalk Streams All Party Parliamentary Group to discuss what we can do in Parliament to protect these unique ecosystems.

As summer holidays are nearly upon us, I joined colleagues in asking the Secretary of State for fair funding for rural bus services for children. We know that kids in rural areas rely on these services to get out and about over the summer holidays, so it is vital that they receive fair funding.

Farmers in Britain are rightly held to high animal welfare and public health standards. If we allow food labelling and trade deals to undercut these standards, we risk not just our public health but our food security also.

Those who abuse animals are much more likely to go on to abuse people. It is unthinkable that there is no register of animal abusers available to organisations trying to keep people and animals safe. This needs to change.

We need a new Veterinary Surgeons Act to make the veterinary profession and industry fit for the 21st Century. With the imminent change in Prime Minister and the consequent reshuffle, I asked for assurances that updating the Veterinary Surgeons Act will not be put on the back burner.

We are keeping a seat warm for you @countbinface.bsky.social Bring it home!

Nigel should be reminded of this

While Farage is orchestrating pointless stunts benefiting nobody, colleagues like @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social and I are doing our jobs in Parliament, working on the Health Bill Committee, to make sure the NHS can be improved and new health contracts prioritise the UK economy and data protection.

With all the sunshine we have been having recently, it was a good time to raise Winchester City Council's solar panel scheme. This is bringing down bills and protecting the environment. I urged the Minister to celebrate this success, and support other Councils to roll out similar schemes.

I'd like to thank our Fire & Rescue Services for their rapid response to stop yesterday's fire in Winchester City Centre. This is the busiest time of year, especially for hospitality, so the next priority is to make sure that the effected businesses get the support they need to reopen.

And a big congratulations to John, Paul, Steve, Margaret and John on their awards recognising them for exceptional commitment to the community through their volunteering. They even had me helping out in the food van!

Thanks to Winchester City F.C for inviting me to blow the starting whistle to kick-off their U10s Junior Tournament on Sunday. There was some incredible talent on display. Who knows, maybe we'll be seeing some of them again during the 2034 World Cup!

2 years on from the 2024 General Election, I'm still working hard to represent my constituents. Governments and Prime Ministers - they come and go, but my job stays exactly the same - fighting for the people of #Winchester and the Meon Valley.

Week Two on the Health Bill Committee coincided with the heatwave. @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social and I spent hours pushing for action on dental deserts, guaranteeing GP appointments and fixing social care. Stay tuned for our next update.

And I joined my Liberal Democrat colleagues calling on the government to listen to expert recommendations on how to improve #maternity care.

This June, healthcare was a big focus for me. I challenged Keir Starmer once again at PMQs to tackle our #NHS repair backlog and invest in #Winchester's hospital. I also asked the Home secretary about how her policies could lead to NHS staff shortages.

Last week was English Wine Week! It was brilliant to join the team for Longdown Vineyard to celebrate their launch. To bring this energy to Parliament, I also tabled a motion celebrating our local vineyards: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...

Animal abuse is an early identifier for domestic abuse. Currently, if someone abuses an animal, there is nothing to stop them buying a new pet and no register available to police. By clamping down hard on deliberate animal abuse, we can protect families, children and animals from future harm.

Britain should be the safest country in the world to have a baby. The Ockenden and Amos Review have confirmed what we feared: women, babies and staff are being let down. The details are absolutely harrowing. After 14 reviews, we need action to keep families safe.

When I first became an MP, there were 500,000 children on mental health waiting lists. Now there's a million. Mental health should be treated as seriously as physical health. We need urgent action from the government to ensure no child is left on a waiting list for years.

It was lovely to attend the Evensong Celebration with Winchester City Chaplaincy and the Wellbeing Café and Hub at Winchester Cathedral!

What change would you make to the NHS? On the Health Bill Committee, we are able to vote for and against crucial changes to the NHS, as well as putting forward our own ideas.

The Government needs to be boosting our economy by joining the single market and building stronger relationships with our European neighbours. The Conservatives' Brexit deal costs us £90 billion annually. If you had an extra £90 billion, how would you spend it?

Today's resignation speech was a tough watch. We are now getting our seventh prime minister in ten years. There is no point changing leader if you do not change plans, so whoever becomes PM must focus on social care, boosting the economy and defence spending.

The Health and Education Select Committees want to hear from you about challenges facing young people's mental health. Fill in the survey, get your voice heard. Link here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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