Despite making up half the population, women remain underrepresented at every level of government.

To mark #AskHerToStand Day, this is what inspired me to stand.

@5050parliament.bsky.social #SignUpToStand #WhatDoYouStandFor #AHTS2025

I was pleased to be able to mention the great work going on at The Jungle in Templars Square, in Parliament. 

This centre is providing support and companionship for many - including those seeking to recover from addiction.

We need to go further as millions continue to suffer in Sudan's war on civilians.

My most recent question in Parliament to the Foreign Secretary on Sudan last week:

While much media attention shifts elsewhere, millions of people continue to suffer in Sudan’s war on civilians.

My questions in Parliament on Sudan last week:

The curriculum review rightly includes social media literacy.

Leaders must back teachers when they deliver this subject, so learners can be properly equipped for modern life.

I raised residents’ concerns about late medical letters with the local Royal Mail - and was pleased Oxford postal workers put in measures to prioritise NHS mail.

Now we need all NHS orgs to adopt the barcode.

And I’ll keep pushing for the reliable postal service local residents need.

Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is the largest in the world.

And now more disturbing news is coming from El Fasher of civilians under attack.

Civilians must be protected and the fighting must stop.