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What a privilege and an honour it was to be in attendance in Westminster Hall for Ukrainian President Zelensky’s address to Parliament during his recent visit to the UK. Be in no doubt, the UK will continue to stand with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

James Heappey MP met with the new Chief Executive of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Jonathan Higman to discuss healthcare in Somerset. 

Mr Heappey was keen to raise the plans to cut waiting lists, solve the Somerset NHS dentistry crisis, and the workforce here in the South West. 

A new free newspaper, called appropriately "The Bathonian", is proving a hit with residents across Bath, from Twerton to Bathwick.

One of the most interesting parts of being a Member of Parliament is visiting the wide range of activities that go on within a Parliamentary constituency.

Fraudsters often scam people into transferring money from their bank accounts, with the victim only realising a while later when its too late.

The Blue Pantry in Wellington, an eco-friendly grocery shop that promotes a waste-free approach was the ideal place for the regional launch of Government’s Environmental Improvement plan.

The announcement by AstraZeneca that £320 million of investment has been lost by the UK to the Republic of Ireland because of high tax rates is a reminder of Edmund Burke's words 'To tax and to please, no more than to love and to be wise, is not given to men'.

There was a good reaction in Clevedon as we build up to our North Somerset local elections on May 4th. Maybe anger over the seafront has something to do with it!

Recently, I met some members of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), many of whom have farms or businesses in North East Somerset.

Wincanton and Bruton

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