The Winter Fuel Allowance fiasco, I’ve been clear from the start about my deep opposition to this cruel policy speaking out against it, most recently on The Last Word on ITV and BBC Politics Live plus as Shadow Minister, closing the debate on our Conservative Opposition Day debate this Tuesday-where we forced a vote against this which the Government was blatantly avoiding. Older residents in East Grinstead, Uckfield and our villages will be understandably worried about how to manage this coming Winter, especially with energy prices increasing. Age UK have ‘find out if you’re entitled to Pension Credit’-I’ve posted a ‘How To’ on my website.
I’ve been in the Chamber frequently too for the statements on blood scandal, Southport impact, Local Government questions, PMQs and more. I was pleased to have the opportunity to speak up for my constituents and ask the Chancellor to confirm suitable aviation growth won't come on the backs of communities like mine without consultation and acknowledgement of impact. I’ll be watching this closely.
I’ve been busy in Parliament joining ‘Take the Lead’ on making sport, recreation, and physical activity more rounded with the Sport and Recreation Alliance. After receiving emails from constituents, I also attended the Christian Aid and CAFOD event discussing global debt and ensuring we do what we can to help across the globe ensuring communities thrive plus popping into the latest blood cancer report on increasing the survival rates in the UK. I also joined the Parliament sexual health week event-we need to provide better advice ensuring everyone knows how to stay safe, particularly young people. Last Friday it was surgeries, joined Uckfield U3A and the launch of this month’s return of the East Grinstead Food Trail which is raising money for the foodbank supported by local restaurants.
My latest Q&A event in Wivelsfield, is on Wednesday 25th September, as part of my ongoing series of 'Meet Mims’ events for constituents. Free tickets are available via my website but limited due to the venue capacity and going fast so please do join me at this or future events.
