Young people have borne the brunt of the pandemic and I am determined that their futures should be prioritised in the recovery period. I will:
- Continue to lead my campaign in Parliament for reduced Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) waiting times and better services for children with autism and other special educational needs;
- Campaign for more mental health and special educational needs support in schools to build up children’s confidence and resilience as they return to school;
- Lobbying central government for more funding for West Berkshire's education and youth services.
And in my fight for families I have:
- Worked with other MPs on a campaign for improved childcare and secured a £4 billion Government investment in childcare;
- Campaigned on improved flexible working rights;
- Supported local cultural facilities - such as The Watermill Theatre and the Waterside Centre - to protect West Berkshire's varied opportunities;
- Ensured that families and households are supported during the rising cost of living.
I have also worked tirelessly to welcome and support the Ukrainian families that have relocated to West Berkshire and made our community their home as a result of the war in Ukraine.
