Britain is in a Food and Farming Emergency. Food prices are continuing to rise, with food inflation hitting 4.9% last month. There have been record numbers of farm closures in the last 12 months, with even more on the way. Worryingly, more…
Mental health is one of agriculture’s biggest hidden concerns. Earlier this week, I met with the brilliant team behind the new VR initiative at The Rural Minds Project. These VR educational experiences are designed to address the mental…
Remembrance Sunday is a day where we come together and remember those who fought and died for our freedom. There are parades and services taking place across the country, similar to the one I've attended in Woodhall Spa today. My thanks go…
With the festive season fast approaching, I’m delighted to launch my annual Christmas Card Competition for primary school-aged children across Louth & Horncastle constituency!I’m looking for a creative festive design to feature on my…
Yesterday, Victoria was thrilled to be invited to visit Giraffe Distillery, the home of Pin Gin in Louth. First launched in 2017, Pin Gin made history as the first gin to be distilled in Lincolnshire in modern times. Their brand captures…
I was devastated to see the cash machine theft from Horncastle yesterday. I'm particularly sorry for the businesses who have been impacted by this cowardly act. I hope the thieves see the full force of the law brought against them. Anyone…
Victoria was honoured to attend the National Harvest Festival Service at Westminster Abbey.Harvest brings communities together and gives us an opportunity to say thank you to those who care for our land, grow the food on our plates and are…
Victoria joined Parkrun yesterday at a reception in Parliament to celebrate their 21st “birthday”! They do really important work in getting people active, regardless of ability. You can find details of our local parkrun in Horncastle at…
Spilsby Surgery will reopon from Monday. Full update from NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board below. I will be pushing to see what can be done to try and deal with the backlog,but hopefully this will provide certainty and relief for…
Below is the latest update on Spilsby Surgery from NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. I will continue to update you on progress and hopefully tomorrow will bring further news. I remain in conversation with the NHS about the need for…
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board have provided the below update on Spilsby Surgery. I will remain in contact with them about getting access to services back to normal as soon as possible and will continue to share any updates:"NHS…
Keir Starmer has grabbed at this New Labour policy from the 2000s in order to distract from his party’s 2020s woes. Tackling illegal immigration requires a meaningful deterrent to stop people coming here in the first place and Labour has…
This evening I met Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) to discuss the ongoing concerns locally about the closure of Spilsby Surgery. They told me that, since the closure of the Surgery yesterday morning, the ICB has been working…
Victoria spoke to Look North earlier today about the ongoing closure of Spilsby Surgery and the need for the local NHS to get this back open as soon as possible. I am meeting NHS Integrated Care Board shortly to discuss this and will…
I am aware of the news this morning that Spilsby Surgery is currently closed. I am in urgent contact with Lincolnshire ICB and NHS England about the need for this matter to be resolved as soon as possible. Patients are without care and…
Five years ago, I was delighted to secure more than £23 million of Conservative government investment in our coastline. That investment has built the state of the art new swimming pool, gym and sports facilities in Mablethorpe, the health…
Victoria was delighted to sit down with local NFU Members in Parliament earlier today. They discussed water security and flooding as well as the impact being felt by this Labour government’s complete lack of clarity on farming payments and…
Today, Victoria has published her response to National Grid's second stage consultation for their "Grimsby to Walpole" project, which proposes pylons through Lincolnshire. Victoria will continue to oppose this project, as she has…
I have written to the Home Secretary, following meetings with the Police about Rural Crime, following up on some of their concerns. You can read my letter below.
Along with other Lincolnshire MPs, further to her letter earlier in the week, Victoria has written to the Home Secretary to request an urgent meeting to discuss how these issues will be resolved. The letter is below.
Victoria has written to the Policing Minister following news that Lincolnshire Police may have to issue a section 114 notice without additional support and will need to begin planning from October for a reduction of 190 police officers and…
It was a pleasure to welcome students from schools across the Horncastle Education Trust to Parliament.We had some fantastic conversations about democracy, the history of Parliament and the students asked me some hard-hitting questions.It…
I would like to thank all constituents who have written to me about this Bill since its introduction in the House of Commons last year. I have read your letters and emails, and assure you that your views, beliefs and experiences have…
It was lovely to be back at the Lincolnshire Show again, not just as the local Member of Parliament for Louth & Horncastle, but as Shadow Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. It was especially important to be…
Victoria has now received the attached response from the Environment Agency in response to her letter expressing concerns about reduced maintenance on the Rivers Witham and Bain.Victoria will continue to push the Government on the need to…
It was wonderful to join more than 400 people for the official opening of the Campus for Future Living in Mablethorpe. This was made possible thanks to £8.6 million of investment from the Conservative Government which I secured in 2022.…
Following the news today about the next stage of the pylons/ industrial sub-stations consultation, I will be reviewing the new proposals before providing my formal response. The proposals still include pylons and industrial sub-stations…
Following the release of the next stage of the pylon consultation, I am writing to Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero with the below letter, to invite him to visit our area and see for himself the impact that…
Victoria has written to the Environment Agency following reports that they are planning to cease planned maintenance of parts of the Rivers Witham and Bain near to Duckpool Pumping Station.The letter is attached and Victoria will share…