Today I was proud to stand up for Telford, shoulder to shoulder with volunteers, trustees, & supporters driving this campaign forward.

Together, I know we can make this happen for Telford.

Huge thanks to everyone at Lingen Davies, local supporters, businesses, & volunteers who made today possible.

Cancer affects 1 in 2 of us. No one in Telford should have to face gruelling treatment and then endure long journeys just to access the care they need. This new centre will bring life-changing treatment, comfort, and dignity right here to our town.

The £5 million Sunflower Campaign will deliver a new Chemotherapy Centre at Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital. It will double cancer treatment capacity and end the need for local patients to travel to Shrewsbury for vital care.

I’ll never stop fighting for LAs like Telford & Wrekin Council to get the support, resources & recognition they need & deserve to support our our communities. The LGA does incredible work in this space too, & I look forward to working with them for years to come in support of our brilliant councils.

It was reassuring to hear the Health Secretary commit to keep supporting us to keep these changes going.

I'll continue to fight for better NHS services in Telford and I’m beyond grateful to our NHS staff for their dedication, despite the challenges they face every day.

Lots done but lots to do.

The Government has invested £100m in hospice facilities across England, including £434k for Hope House and £689k for Severn Hospice, to build family rooms, communal spaces and more. As Telford’s MP I’ll keep standing up for our brilliant hospices and the brilliant people who keep them running.

Check for updates and support:
check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk

It was great to meet Flood Mary, the flood resilience champion, and Flood Re to discuss how we can protect ourselves against floods. We need flood-resilient infrastructure; support from flood insurance companies like Flood Re; & tools to minimise the impact of floods on communities like Ironbridge.

Historically flooding in areas like Ironbridge has devastated homes and businesses and I have been pushing for long-term flood defences, improved infrastructure, and working closely with partners like the Environment Agency.

I’m proud to see the level of support that Telford residents give to people experiencing homelessness. It’s vital we help those who do this vital work, and this funding will help both the Council and local charities and community groups continue what they do.

Councils are getting funding boosts for key local services:
• Rough sleeping prevention
• Support for children and families
• Drug and alcohol treatment
• Supporting the voluntary and community sector