It’s now been one year since you put your trust in me and voted for change, and what a year it’s been! I’m so proud of what we’ve already achieved together.

From day one, I’ve aimed to be present across Monmouthshire and as accessible as possible – listening to residents at public events, surgeries, and on the doorstep.

Over the past 12 months, I’ve attended more than 140 visits and meetings across the constituency, hosted at least 20 surgeries, and responded to more than 9,000 resident queries.

My brilliant casework team and I have supported people through housing issues, benefit issues, and more - resolving more than 1,000 individual cases!

But being your MP isn’t just about being visible locally – it’s also about standing up for Monmouthshire in Westminster.

One of the biggest concerns raised with me is river pollution. I’ve made this a top priority – securing £1 million to clean up the River Wye, organising the first ever cross-border meeting on the issue, and lobbying both the Prime Minister and key ministers. I also helped develop and pass a new law banning bonuses for water polluters – a major step forward in protecting our rivers.

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