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At Prime Minister’s Questions Last Week, I asked the Prime Minister to address the growing financial pressure on the hospitality sector. I asked the Prime Minister to consider how the current 20% VAT rate is forcing many hospitality businesses to close, and whether the Government would reduce it to 10%. Sadly, his answer ignored the question and offered an inadequate response, this is not acceptable❌ I will continue to press the Government to act, because our hospitality sect

Rosie asks the Minister for Water and Flooding about the disruption of water supplies

I had the pleasure of visiting several small businesses across our constituency. From family-run shops to innovative start-ups, I heard first-hand about their successes and challenges. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy, employing young people, driving innovation and keeping our high streets vibrant. But the challenges that they are facing were common – they are being asked to shoulder ever greater costs at a time when margins are already tight and econo

On Wednesday 9th of June 2026, there was a Westminster hall Debate on Water Supply in Kent. Here is the speech I was due to give... "I thank my colleague from neighbouring Ashford for securing this debate. Kent has so often been left out of wider national conversations about major infrastructure. Even during the hugely fun Brexit years, raising the specific problems caused by Operation Brock, new customs arrangements and other aspects, that were unique to our geography, often

Question to the Prime Minster during PMQs, 3rd June 2026

I questioned James Murray, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in light of the Amos report. He spoke again about the importance of listening to women... yet year after year, governments have failed to do exactly that. Women deserve better. As the first MP to speak about it in Parliament and co-founder of the APPG for Birth Trauma, this issue is deeply personal to me. I’ve been an advocate for change in this area for many years. I won’t stop pushing until women’

The Government’s Schools White Paper on SEND reform consultation closed on 18 May 2026 (today or yesterday). Below is a copy of the letter I submitted to the Department for Education, setting out my concerns and sharing the views and expertise of parents and professionals in our constituency.

For too long, the SEND system has let down many children and young people. Rosie is committed to speaking up for those who may feel unheard as changes are made. Thank you for taking the time to complete my SEND survey. Here is an overview of the responses I have received so far… The feedback from the survey is clear. Most respondents believe the government’s plans do not adequately address the significant challenges within SEN education. They feel that the measures outlined i