On 11 January this year, the House of Commons heard in detail about the crisis in provision of support for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
You may have read in my previous columns that as part of my ongoing work to close the employment gap for autistic people and those with other neurodivergent needs, I was pleased to announce back in April 2023, to mark World Autism Day, that I had been appointed by the Prime Minister and the Secre
Autistic people have told us loud and clear that while they might have very different needs, they share a common aspiration: equality of dignity and opportunity in society.
A bold new government-backed review, led by Sir Robert Buckland MP, has set out a vision for workplace culture changes to support autistic people to start and stay in work.
Tackling the issue of violence and anti-social behaviour has been an important priority of mine ever since I first became MP for South Swindon back in 2010.
Ever since first becoming Member of Parliament for South Swindon back in 2010, it has been an important priority of mine to support all of our excellent local businesses here in the town, both large and small.
It was great to visit the ongoing redevelopment of the A&E Department at Great Western Hospital along with North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson last Friday.
Since 2010, the Conservative Government have created a world-class apprenticeship system from the ground up and delivered 5.7 million apprenticeships across the country.
