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.

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.

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.

This week, I’ve been actively fulfilling my responsibilities as Co-Chair of the Armed Forces All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), alongside my colleague Alex Ballinger MP.

Parliament was recalled on a Saturday to pass the Steel Industry

The Leyland Hotel, one of the few hotels in South Ribble, has been closed to the general public for more than three years now.

The welfare system plays a vital role in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

Knife crime has become a scourge on our society. It’s harming communities across the UK, including right here in South Ribble.

I recently had a productive meeting with Emma Hardy MP, the Minister for Flooding at the Department for Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the RBL for everything they do and to everyone in South Ribble who has served or are serving.

I remain committed to ensuring that South Ribble receives the necessary investment in road infrastructure to improve travel.

It was an absolute pleasure and a true honour to meet Her Majesty the Queen and discuss our little corner of the country.

I firmly believe that local government reorganisation, alongside the potential for a mayoral combined authority, is essential for enabling.

I have received numerous correspondences urging me to vote for the amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

I experienced firsthand the challenges of substandard military accommodation.

Thank you for your engagement and for sharing your views on this important issue.

Recently, I wrote to Andrew Gwynne MP, Minister for Health and Social Care, urging a review of NHS policies surrounding medical cannabis.

These are just some of the highlights of today’s budget and how it is improving life in South Ribble.