After visiting Croston on New Year’s Day and witnessing first-hand the devastation caused by the flooding to people’s homes and the disruption to their families it became a personal priority of mine to ensure everything possible was being done to prevent it from happening again.

As a dad, I cannot begin to imagine the horror of watching your child starve or be caught in conflict while simply trying to find food. What we are witnessing in Gaza is utterly inhumane. My constituents across South Ribble have written to me in their hundreds, demanding action and I agree with them. I’ve written to the Foreign Secretary urging immediate steps to protect civilians, ensure aid is delivered, and support a lasting path to peace.

With hundreds of South Ribble residents employed at BAE Systems in Samlesbury and Warton, where the world-class Typhoon fighter jet is assembled, it’s fantastic to see a major step forward in the aircraft’s export to Türkiye.

Having driven that route regularly myself, and having heard countless concerns during my time as Leader of the Council, I understand just how frustrating the congestion can be. What’s more, as someone who now commutes by train more often, I’ve seen first-hand the delays hardworking people face just trying to get to and from work. So, improvements on the West Coast Main Line (North) are also very welcome.

Every single day, around 3,000 crimes related to Violence Against Women and Girls are recorded across the UK. It’s a shocking statistic and one we must not accept as normal. To tackle this issue head-on, the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a county-wide survey to hear directly from women and girls about their experiences, concerns, and ideas for change.

𝖶𝗁𝗂𝗅𝗌𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝖼𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝖿𝗈𝗋𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗐𝖾𝗅𝖿𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗌𝗒𝗌𝗍𝖾𝗆 𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝖻𝗌𝗈𝗅𝗎𝗍𝖾𝗅𝗒 𝗇𝖾𝖼𝖾𝗌𝗌𝖺𝗋𝗒, 𝖨 𝗁𝖺𝖽 𝖺 𝗇𝗎𝗆𝖻𝖾𝗋 𝗈𝖿 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗌 𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝖾𝗅𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖽𝗋𝖺𝖿𝗍 𝗅𝖾𝗀𝗂𝗌𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗌 𝗂𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖾𝖽.

Statement from Paul Foster MP  The Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill  After much reflection, I have concluded that I cannot, in good conscience, vote in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in its current form. I firmly believe in the fundamental principles behind this Bill. I am pro-choice, and I hold a deep conviction that if someone is enduring immense pain and distress.

Last year, I stood up in Parliament and spoke about the scourge of knife crime blighting communities up and down the country — not least here in South Ribble. That’s why I’m pleased to see tougher action on knife crime set out in the new Crime and Policing Bill, which is currently at Report Stage in Parliament.

As a man, I can only try to comprehend the circumstances that might lead a woman to feel so desperate that she believes she has no other option but to end her pregnancy. I can only imagine that anyone who reaches that point must feel utterly without choices, or be extremely vulnerable.

Victims and survivors of exploitation and abuse must always be front and centre in our efforts to root out these vile crimes, wherever they occur.

Here are 10 key takeaways from today’s Spending Review highlighting how this government is investing in renewing Britain’s future.

4,170 children across South Ribble will qualify for free school meals. It goes without saying that nutritious food is essential for every child’s development. It boosts concentration, energy levels, mood, and overall physical and mental health, all of which are key to helping children thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Paul Foster MP on Granda Reports segment about hospice funding

I have listened carefully to the concerns raised by the Ulnes Walton Action Group (UWAG) throughout the planning process. Many of the issues they highlighted were significant and deserved serious consideration, which is why I am disappointed that their Judicial Review appeal was unsuccessful.

Today, I visited St Catherine's Hospice, Lancashire to meet with Chief Executive, Lynn Kelly and discuss the impact of funding disparities on the vital care they provide. Hospices should not have to rely overwhelmingly on public generosity. Donations should supplement funding, not be the backbone of it.

It was a real privilege to attend and take part in the Academy at Worden’s annual Presentation Evening, an event that showcases the talent, dedication, and spirit of the school community.

My constituents have raised a range of urgent concerns from the UK’s arms exports to Israel, to the scale and delivery of humanitarian aid, the recognition of Palestinian statehood, sustained access to aid and electricity, and long-term plans for reconstruction support. 

During a Prime Minister’s Questions, I raised this issue and urged the Prime Minister to ensure that all hospices receive free medication, regardless of their postcode. some areas fully fund hospice medication, others don’t fund it at all. Even worse, hospices in deprived areas often receive less support than those in more affluent ones. This surely cannot be right.

Here is my current stance with you on the Welfare Reforms Bill, particularly regarding the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) component.

Jubilee Gardens is a much-needed, state-of-the-art extra care facility that will provide high-quality housing for local residents. By introducing this extra care provision, it will help people maintain their independence while also ensuring they have access to the vital support they need.