Innocent lives lost, thousands of victims and survivors who live with the consequences to this day. The contaminated blood scandal has been one of the biggest scandals that has ever faced us as a country.
I would like to offer my congratulations to all of the winning candidates in the local elections here in Swindon last week, as well as my commiserations to those who lost.
During Deaf Awareness Week 2024 (6th – 12th May) I warmly welcome the Conservative Government’s announcement of the introduction of a British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE in September to help break down barriers for the deaf community.
Following the publication of my Independent Report on Autism and Employment back in February, there has been a huge amount of interest and support for its findings. As part of my review, I spoke to thousands of organisations and autistic individuals themselves, drawing on all of their experiences
The Borough of Swindon is set within a beautiful landscape, and ever since first becoming Member of Parliament here in South Swindon back in 2010, I have worked hard alongside local residents to protect that landscape and the scenic beauty of the North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty (AONB).
Since my Independent Report into Autism and Employment was published at the end of February, there has been a huge amount of interest and support for its findings.
Last week I was very pleased to join Rail Minister, Huw Merriman MP on a visit to Swindon Station. The Minister visited the team at Network Rail and came to see the station facilities here in Swindon for himself, as well as hearing representations about how we can improve Swindon Station.
