Policy Issues raised by constituents December 2025
Individual Issues raised by constituents December 2025
Grok being used to create non-consensual sexualised deepfakes on X
The use of Grok to create non-consensual sexualised deepfakes on X is extremely alarming. We need urgent clarification: Letters to Secretary of State and Head of Ofcom:
UK condemns the killing of Iranian protestors
UK Foreign Secretary: “Alongside our international partners, we have condemned the killing of Iranian protestors and urged the Iranian authorities to respect the fundamental rights of their people to take part in peaceful protests, without fear of violence or reprisals. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leaders-declaration-of-france-the-united-kingdom-and-germany-on-the-situation-in-iran-9-january-2026
UK condemns airstrikes in Gaza
UK Minister at the Foreign Office, Hamish Falconer MP: “I’m appalled by the latest deaths and injuries caused by airstrikes in Gaza. “ All civilians, especially children, must be protected. “Both sides must uphold the ceasefire to prevent more bloodshed and allow the implementation of the peace plan. 6th January House of Commons statement of plight […]
Great to visit West Denton Leisure Centre
New years resolution to keep fit? Great to visit West Denton Leisure Centre and view the open, welcoming space. Many improvements are being made. The leisure Centre has charity nights, food bank drop offs and a great sense of community! There’s a membership for everyone.
Help for Pubs
Many pubs – and pub goers! – in Newcastle Central and West were concerned at the impact of business rate changes when they are facing so many other challenges, and I raised this with Ministers. I am glad to hear they listened! BBC News: https://x.com/BBCNews/status/2009253091321790557
Labour abolishes the two child limit – Tories and Reform promise to re-impose this – forcing many children back into poverty
Most of those affected by the two child limit are the children of British workers, but just 0.8% are two-parent households in which both parents are in full-time work. That’s why both the Tories’ and Reform’s policies would push almost half a million children back into poverty. Labour has launched a strategy to tackle child […]
I welcome the new cyber bill but called for further action to protect public services, businesses and people
The first duty of Government is to keep its citizens safe, and in today’s online world, that increasingly means cybersecurity, an issue previous Governments side lined. So I welcome the new cyber bill but called for further action to protect public services, businesses and people Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/2008584462532067504 Read my full speech here https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026-01-06/debates/BB815F91-651E-4A24-AAFE-8BD7D92B2033/CyberSecurityAndResilience(NetworkAndInformationSystems)Bill#contribution-26EEAA1B-DD72-4C78-AF36-CB46ED225A07
Social media platforms should be not used to share illegal content
Social media platforms should be not used to share illegal content and Meta should be able to stop it. Removing content and applying message filters is not enough. Social media companies must do more to protect users and support the prosecution of those who seek to break the law on their platforms I look forward […]