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GP Wait Times in Dorset Reach Record High: Urgent Action Needed to Save Our Family Doctors
New figures have revealed an alarming rise in GP waiting times across Dorset, with thousands of local residents struggling to access the care they need. Since January, over 377,000 GP appointments in Dorset have had wait-times of more than 28 days, a staggering 165% increase compared to five years ago. The number of patients waiting more than two weeks has also more than doubled, rising from 409,139 in 2020 to 973,538 this year. These figures reflect a growing crisis in our l
Oct 252 min read
Standing Up for Peace and Justice in Palestine
Every day, we’re confronted with heart breaking images from just beyond Europe’s shores—in Palestine. Hospitals and apartment blocks lie...
Aug 142 min read
Every Child Deserves a Place in School
School may be out for summer, but for many families, the worry continues. As I raised in Parliament last month, not every child is...
Jul 312 min read
End of Term
As I write this article, MPs are approaching the final full week of the summer term. I am preparing my last parliamentary speeches and...
Jul 232 min read
One Year On: Proof That Lib Dems Deliver
When I campaigned for the 2024 General Election, there was a real sense that something historic was about to happen. Across the South...
Jul 22 min read
Assisted Dying, My Statement
On Friday, MPs voted in favour of assisted dying, almost seven months after this bill was first discussed—but more than a decade since...
Jun 233 min read
Rooted in Dorset, Representing in Westminster
How your experiences shape my work as your MP No two weeks as your Member of Parliament are the same, but they tend to follow a pattern....
Jun 203 min read
The family doctor
The family doctor remains a much-loved part of our NHS. Since being elected – and even before – residents have raised concerns about...
Jun 103 min read
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