The government has launched a new Women in Tech Taskforce to tackle the barriers holding women back from entering, staying and leading in the sector. I want to hear from women working in tech in my constituency so I can share your stories with it.

2025 has been a year of making a real difference for people across Blackpool South. As we welcome the New Year, here are the ten moments that defined the past twelve months for me.

After the whirlwind of Christmas Day – wrapping paper now in the recycling, more turkey than you can face in the fridge and the house calm again – Boxing Day always feels like a deep breath. It provides us with a quieter moment to take stock and this year I wan’t to take the opportunity to think about what this day really means.

I wish each and every one of you peace, good health and happiness this Christmas and throughout the year ahead. Thank you once again for your trust and support – I look forward to continuing to serve you in 2026 and beyond.

Despite the challenges captured in statistics, people in our town won’t be defined by them. Our communities are strong, our young people are ambitious and our organisations drive change every day. This spirit of resilience and determination is the foundation on which renewal can be built. 

By committing to this mission, we can bear down on abusers, stop them in their tracks and ensure survivors get the safety, stability and justice they deserve.

This week marked a historic moment in Parliament. It brings long overdue changes to workplace rights and updates employment law for the modern economy.

This week my team and I hit our most significant milestone yet – we have personally assisted 10,000 constituents in Blackpool South with casework. Read 10 highlights here.

After selecting the winning design for the front cover of my Christmas Card, and runners up to feature on the inside and back page, I surprised them with the final design and prizes.

I’m calling on the Government to fund two new specialist schools in Blackpool. Together they would provide more than 120 places for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and long-term medical needs.

One year since I began my campaign for affordable infant formula, the Prime Minister has confirmed that the Government will act – introducing clear guidance for retailers and allowing new parents to use loyalty points and vouchers will help families save up to £500 before their baby’s first birthday.

If this Labour government can’t turn around the fortunes of Blackpool – the most deprived town in the country – it will have failed in its mission to rebuild Britain from the ground up

Today is World AIDS Day – a moment to remember those lives tragically lost, to stand with friends, family and neighbours living with HIV and to reaffirm our commitment to ending the stigma and irradiating HIV.

This Budget takes the fair choices to deliver on the public's priorities and the change this government promised.

Today marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence – an issue I am passionate about. In Blackpool we have a wealth of organisations working towards ending violence against women and girls (VAWG) – five of which have been given a boost this autumn with money seized from criminals.

Gigs and other cultural events are about human connection and a shared experience and they shouldn’t be reserved for those who can afford inflated prices. I welcome the government’s announcement that they will ban ticket touts. This will give you a fair shot at seeing the artists and teams you care about.

Our beaches and the wildlife that depend on them are suffering from a modern pollutant that most people barely think about – plastic wet wipes. The Labour Government’s is banning the sale of them.

This week I had the privilege of speaking at the Tourism Policy Conference 2025. Events like this are a clear reminder that UK tourism is far more than a nice day out or a weekend away. It’s one of the most powerful forces for growth, regeneration and opportunity in the UK today.

I welcome the government’s announcement of an independent investigation into the rise in youth inactivity. Led by former Health Secretary Alan Milburn, this review is long overdue and urgently needed.

Today marks a welcome announcement from central government – Great British Energy is funding new solar panels for three local schools.