The decision by Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust to pause new referrals and halt progress on existing waiting lists for autism (ASD) and ADHD assessments for children and young people is deeply concerning to me. I share this concern with other Lancashire-based MPs, so I have joined them in writing to the Trust to raise our concerns.

I’m honoured to have been appointed to sit on the Select Committee scrutinising the new Armed Forces Bill, especially because it's a Bill I care deeply about. It matters profoundly to me because I understand first-hand what is at stake, and it’s a responsibility I will take extremely seriously.

Thank you to the students at Runshaw College for the invitation to take part in their college Question Time panel last week. There was plenty of thoughtful discussion and lively debate. It’s genuinely refreshing to see so many politically engaged young people, and it’s fantastic that they’re given a platform to have their voices heard.

February is 'Heart Month' - a time when we shine a light on cardiovascular disease and the everyday steps that can reduce risk, like healthy eating and exercise.

I was shocked find out that yet another high street bank is planning to pull out of Leyland town centre. Santander has confirmed the Leyland branch in Hough Lane will shut during May.

It was a real honour to meet Michael, and to see how, out of unimaginable loss, a powerful legacy has been created in Majella’s memory through ‘Troubles, Tragedy & Trauma’.

It’s becoming more and more clear that social media for under-16s in the UK needs a serious rethink.

Today is often labelled “Blue Monday”, because it's believed by some to be the most depressing day of the year, down to gloomy weather, post‑Christmas bills, and resolutions that didn’t quite stick.

Happy 100th Birthday to Longton Primary School! What a joy it was to celebrate this incredible milestone with the young people and staff yesterday — and what a celebration it turned out to be!

A note on how my office handles email correspondence.

As a veteran, I’ve met far too many people who have been personally affected by the previous Government’s unlawful Legacy Act - families who were effectively shut out of the search for truth and justice.

Shockingly, four people die on our roads every single day. That is completely unacceptable. That’s why I welcome Labour’s new Road Safety Strategy - the first in over a decade, setting out bold action to save lives and make our roads safer for everyone.

I just want to say a special thank you to all those who serve our King and country, sacrificing time with their loved ones over Christmas and, more profoundly, standing ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for us all.

Many thanks to Wes Streeting for taking the time to visit Chorley & South Ribble General Hospital - especially over the Christmas and New Year break.

I wish you all a very merry but SAFE Christmas.

We’re all still coming to terms with the news that a new prison will be built alongside Garth and Wymott, but it matters to me that we push for the right infrastructure to support local people.

Our small independent businesses and their hard-working owners are the heartbeat of South Ribble, making it such a vibrant and special place to live and work.

It was a real pleasure to visit Howick CofE Primary School during UK Parliament Week and meet some of the youngest budding politicians I’ve ever encountered!

A huge congratulations to Ella, the winner of this year’s South Ribble constituency Christmas card design competition.

I set out to walk 60 miles in November for Prostate Cancer UK… it turns out I’ve done 158 miles in total!