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Ceasefire vote update

Hundreds of St Albans residents have written to me to say how horrified they are that around 1.4 million Palestinians in Rafah are struggling to survive and now face the threat of an imminent military offensive by the Israel Defence Force. On the 21 February, the public looked to Parliament to display grown up politics, […]

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Daisy Cooper MP raises concerns over new blood test booking system

I’m acutely aware that the new blood test booking system at St Albans City hospital has caused huge problems for local residents (and I’ve experienced it myself). The main problem is how long we all now have to wait: it’s days or weeks rather than same-day, which we could all do before when it was […]

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Daisy Cooper MP calls for “investment in our future”

“We are facing a climate and ecological emergency, and tackling that should be above party politics.” Daisy Cooper MP calls for “investment in our future” and says her party’s manifesto will include commitments on climate issues.

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Daisy Cooper meets with local GPs to discuss pharmacy provision

Local pharmacies are an essential part of our health services. They provide walk-in high street access to wellbeing and self-care advice, the dispensing of medication, and testing and vaccination. They can also play an important role in freeing up GP time from dealing with routine ailments so GPs can focus on the longer-term management and […]

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Daisy Cooper calls Government dental package ‘a drop in the ocean’

In St Albans people are desperate to see an NHS dentist and our dentists are desperate to deliver NHS dental care! The government’s proposals are a drop in the ocean and won’t put an end to dickensian “DIY dentistry” which the Lib Dems plan would

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St Albans MP supports World Cancer Day

Sunday the 4 February was World Cancer Day. It’s a day designed to unite people, communities and entire countries to raise awareness and take action. We know that 1 in 2 of us will develop some form of cancer during our lifetime, affecting not just those with cancer, but their friends and family too. Whilst […]

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Daisy Cooper MP helps officially open the Let’s Play at Bernard’s Heath play area

On Saturday 3 February Daisy Cooper MP joined Liberal Democrat Councillors from Bernards Heath Ward at the opening of the Let’s Play at Bernard’s Heath play area. Daisy Cooper MP said, ”It’s important that we provide safe, modern outdoor play areas for children to both play and learn in, whilst getting fresh air and having […]

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Broken promises and backlog of repairs: the Government must fix broken hospitals

Crumbling hospitals and broken promises: this is the Conservative’s legacy on our NHS. At the last General Election, #StAlbans #WestHerts were promised a new hospital. By the time of the next GE, will we be able to see even a single spade in the ground?

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LGBT+ History Month

This LGBT+ History month #LGBTHM24 we look not only to the past but those who are fighting for the future. From anti-LGBT+ US legislation, to Putin’s ‘traditional values’ rhetoric, it is more important than ever we support LGBTQ+ rights in the UK & around the world.

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Community policing needed to tackle knife crime

We have comparatively low rates of crime in St Albans but I know that some local families are worried about instances of knife crime, including as it relates to county lines. Strong community networks, in which people know and trust their local police officers, and strong support services, are key to tackling this crisis which […]

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