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Rosie Duffield
MP for Canterbury, Whitstable and the Villages

In Parliament


Rosie leads cross-party campaign to Stop The Puberty Blocker Trial
Rosie Duffield MP is leading a campaign to Stop the PATHWAYS Puberty Blocker Trial, which is proceeding under instruction of the Health Secretary. Parliamentarians have a number of serious concerns about the PATHWAYS Trial, notably that it could devastate the physical, psychological, sexual and reproductive health of over 200 vulnerable children, leaving them medically dependent for life, Emergency Meeting Following the announcement of ethical approval for the Puberty Blocker
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Rosie urges the Government to tackle Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Commercial Sexual Exploitation is happening on an industrial scale, with the growth and mainstreaming of sites such as OnlyFans and online brothels like Vivastreet. Rosie Duffield MP has called on the Government to act now and outlaw pimping and force all pornography sites to verify the age and ongoing consent of all those featured on their platforms.
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Rosie calls for No Men in Women's Prisons
Rosie Duffield MP recently stood with colleague and friend Rebecca Paul MP and women’s rights campaigners in Westminster calling for No Men in Women’s Prisons. Women in prison are among the most vulnerable in our society. They deserve protection, dignity and respect. Biological males should never be placed in female prisons.
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Campaigning for Safer Fireworks for Vulnerable People and Animals
More and more constituents contact me every year to share their concerns about the impact of fireworks on animals and vulnerable people. I was pleased to attend an important event in Parliament with the Fireworks Impact Coalition this week, made up of leading animal welfare charities, to hear directly how we can make celebrations safer for everyone and introduce much tighter regulations to protect pets and wildlife. I'll continue to support measures that protect our communiti
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Rosie supports Ella's Law
Rosie Duffield MP met with Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE, founder and director of the Ella Roberta Family Foundation, in Westminster this week. Rosie pictured with Rosamund, Dawn Butler MP and Sian Berry MP Rosamund has been an extraordinary campaigner for cleaner air, following the tragic death of her young daughter, Ella. The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, also known as Ella's Law, aims to ensure everyone can breathe clean air, safeguarding our children, communities and th
Nov 14, 20251 min read


Canterbury Academy visits Parliament
Rosie Duffield MP met with students from Canterbury Academy on their visit to the Houses of Parliament this morning. Rosie spoke about her work as their Member of Parliament and hosted a Q&A, hearing about the issues that mattered most to the students including transport and local housing developments. Votes for 16 year olds was not a popular policy!
Nov 3, 20251 min read


Rosie hosts the Hazara Council of Great Britain in Parliament
Rosie Duffield MP hosted the Hazara Council of Great Britain and members of the Hazara community in Parliament last week for a day of engagement with Parliamentarians. At a well-attended roundtable, participants explored the challenges facing the Hazara community in the UK and globally. I look forward to working with the Hazara Council of Great Britain as Chair of the APPG for Hazaras this year.
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Rosie welcomes the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury
Rosie Duffield MP has welcomed the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally to the role of Archbishop of Canterbury in the House of Commons. This is a moment which should herald a new start for the Church of England.
Oct 15, 20251 min read


Rosie meets with INFACT
Rosie Duffield MP recently met with Janet and Emma from INFACT, the Independent Fetal Anti-Convulsant Trust, in Parliament. Rosie has been working closely with INFACT for a number of years to raise awareness of the harms caused to pregnant women and their children by sodium valproate, petition the Government for better regulation of its prescription and seek justice for those affected by its risks. Victims are still waiting for the current Government to make progress on the c
Oct 15, 20251 min read


A Message from Rosie, One Year On
It's almost a year since I left the Labour Party and became an Independent MP. Although I have absolutely no regrets about severing my...
Sep 22, 20252 min read


University Merger: Letter to the Secretary of State for Education
The news of the University of Kent merging with Greenwich University came as a shock for many. I have written to Bridget Phillipson MP,...
Sep 11, 20251 min read


Rosie calls for action to strengthen the Hunting Act
The ban on hunting with hounds in 2005 was a landmark moment for animal welfare. It is clear, however, that hunting of wildlife in our...
Aug 26, 20251 min read


War Through Children's Eyes Exhibition in Parliament
Rosie Duffield MP hosts the War Through Children's Eyes Exhibition in Parliament
Aug 6, 20251 min read


Rosie raises the Water Crisis in the House of Commons
Rosie Duffield MP has today asked the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed whether constituents and...
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Rosie welcomes Louise Thompson to Parliament to discuss Birth Trauma
Rosie Duffield MP, co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Birth Trauma, welcomed Louise Thompson and her brother Sam Thompson...
Jul 16, 20251 min read


Protecting and Promoting Women's Sports
Rosie Duffield MP today chaired a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Women’s Rights, with guest speakers Sharron Davies...
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Rosie hosts the National School Dog of the Year Awards
Rosie Duffield MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group, hosted the inaugural UK School Dog of the Year Awards ceremony in Parliament today, alongside the National School Dog Alliance.
Jul 2, 20251 min read


I was not called to speak at the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. This is what I wanted to say:
Over the last few years, we’ve been very aware of this issue, partly due to the extremely well-organised, glossy, well-funded campaigns...
Jun 27, 20255 min read


Rosie attends the launch of the Unplugged Coalition
Rosie Duffield MP attends the launch of the Unplugged Coalition in Parliament
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Jun 23, 20251 min read
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