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Rosie Duffield
MP for Canterbury, Whitstable and the Villages
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Water Supply in Kent Debate
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
Jun 114 min read


Rosie asks the Prime Minster to reduce VAT on Hospitality
Question to the Prime Minster during PMQs, 3rd June 2026
Jun 81 min read


National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
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’
May 301 min read


My Letter to the Department of Education for the SEND Reform Consultation.
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.
May 181 min read


May 80 min read
Latest SEND Survey Responses
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
Apr 221 min read


The Women and Equalities Committee - on 15th April 2026
Experiences of women in live comedy Inquiry
Apr 151 min read


Rosie Duffield - Easter Newsletter
Read Rosie's latest Roundup below:
Apr 141 min read


Politics Inside Out: Rosie Duffield MP
Rosie Duffield MP speaks to former MPs Gloria De Piero and Tracey Crouch on the Politics Inside Out Podcast. Rosie discusses her resignation from the Labour Party, life as an independent MP, her friendship with JK Rowling and the impact of the meningitis outbreak on her constituency.
Mar 281 min read


Rosie hosts a Meningitis Drop-In in Parliament
Rosie (centre) pictured with the teams from Meningitis Research Foundation (left) and Meningitis Now UK (right) On Tuesday 24th March, Rosie Duffield MP hosted a drop-in for MPs and Peers in Parliament with Meningitis Research Foundation and Meningitis Now UK. The outbreak in Canterbury has shown the urgent need for Meningitis B (MenB) vaccination for sixth formers and students and the importance of raising awareness of the symptoms of meningitis. This drop in provided an opp
Mar 241 min read
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