Nobody should be left waiting for an ambulance, but unfortunately that is the reality for many in our most rural villages. With ambulances unable to cross county lines, our villages face long waits and trips to distant hospitals. This isn't just red tape, it's risking lives.

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In-person banking is a vital service for many constituents, yet too many branches are disappearing. Our banks in Hexham and Prudhoe not only serve residents in our larger towns but also those in smaller villages across the Tyne Valley who have already had their banking provisions decimated.