It is the privilege of my life to have been elected as the MP for #EsherandWalton I am honoured & humbled that you have put your faith in me. No matter how you voted, I promise to be your champion in Parliament & to work tirelessly for the community I am so proud to call my home.

The conflict in Sudan does not dominate the headlines, but it is the world’s largest humanitarian disaster and harbours some of the worst atrocities against humanity. Now the country is tragically moving deeper into famine. An exhibition of drawings by children in Sudan - the survivors of mass atrocities is testament to the horrors of this war. I saw the pictures in Parliament and met the organisers - Waging Peace - and members from the Sudanese diaspora here in the UK. I will continue to shine a light on this devastating crisis and press the Government to act urgently to find a way to end this war, to get humanitarian aid in, and stop the atrocities. @WagingPeaceUK

This is just so moving. I met Michael Levy last autumn when he was (untiringly) campaigning for the release of Or. His story was heartbreaking and everything in it is told by this moment when the brothers are reunited. #BringThemHomeNow

Our rivers are our lifeblood. Esher and Walton is a river community and I’m determined to protect them - from stopping sewage spills to moving overstay boats and protecting constituents from the hike in water bills. See my piece in @SurreyAd 👇 @LibDems @RiverActionUK @SE_Rivers_Trust @Thames_RvrsTrst

RT @cammaynard: Well deserved criticism by the Judge. Our government is not standing up for 16m customers who are about to be thoroughly ri…

Judge presiding over decision to approve the £3bn bailout of Thames Water has criticised Govt & Thames Water for not bothering to turn up to court. Instead the public interest is being represented by ⁦@LibDems⁩ MP ⁦⁦@cammaynard⁩ 👏👏👏

A customs union with the EU would supercharge our economy. It’s the quickest way to growth on the table - and with the Bank of England slashing its growth forecast from 1.5% to 0.75% - it’s ever more urgent. Why won’t Labour go there? I pressed the Minister on this in Parliament

This is heartbreaking - see @UNReliefChief testimony from Gaza. Now is the time to flood Gaza with aid and for the UK Govt to use every lever at our disposal to keep that fragile ceasefire in place.

RT @UNReliefChief: Unimaginable destruction in Gaza: homes, schools, hospitals reduced to rubble. Survivors tell me we have to bear witnes…

RT @UNReliefChief: I’ve traveled through Gaza today - the scale of destruction and suffering is beyond my worst fears. But since #GazaCea…

I am appalled by President Trump’s dangerous proposals for the forced displacement of 2.2 million Gazans – this would be a grave violation of international law, and threatens the fragile peace and getting the hostages home. As @LibDems spokesperson for International Development, I asked the Development Minister to condemn these proposals and for the Government to commit to the immediate recognition of a Palestine state. I also asked about the impact of the USAID funding freeze to the humanitarian response in Gaza.

Today is #TimeToTalk Day and Children’s Mental Health week. You can find out more about Place2Be and get involved here: You can also get involved with #TimeToTalk Day here:

This week, Ofsted unveiled new proposals for report cards for school inspections—but local teachers have told me they aren’t convinced. Many see it as “the same system, different name” and worry that, after years of being ignored, nothing will really change. I am also concerned that there is no dedicated assessment on how schools will support children with SEN. Until we have radical change in how we educate our children, report cards - however innovative - won’t make the difference. I asked the Minister, on behalf of teachers in our constituency for reassurance that these reforms will be shaped by genuine reform and collaboration and I will continue to press the Government on this issue. Meanwhile this consultation is open until 28th April - parents, teachers and anyone invested in our schools can find out more here:

RT @DrScottArthurMP: Every one knows someone who has been impacted by a "rare" cancer - it is time we gave them greater priority.

RT @GillCoates5: Agree 100% with this from our local MP. It is removing democracy from local people.

It is a disgrace that Conservative led Surrey County Council has cancelled the May elections. This is an outrageous denial of local democracy from a council that has failed its residents. I have issued a joint statement with the Surrey Liberal Democrat MPs @AlPinkerton @_Chris_Coghlan @helenemaguire @WillForster @ZoeFranklinLD alongside Leader of the Opposition @PaulDFollows which you can read below

Amid the USAID freeze and reports that the Agency might be shut down entirely, I asked the Development Minister in the International Development Select Committee how UK projects are being impacted and for reassurance that the UK will remain steadfast in our commitments to the world’s poorest and in the delivery of UK aid. @CommonsIDC

On #WorldCancerDay, I’m proud to be backing a much-needed Rare Cancer Law presented by @DrScottArthurMP A rare cancer is one that affects fewer than 6 in 100,000 people. They are often the most complex and deadliest types of cancer and the most difficult to treat—partly because clinical trials are so limited. Sadly, cancer touches all families and mine is no exception. My wonderful brother-in-law, Group Captain Pip Harding, was diagnosed at age 52 with a rare and devastating brain tumour—Glioblastoma. He was fortunate to find a pioneering brain cancer specialist, Dr. Paul Mulholland, who has been administering a promising treatment known as oncothermia. But oncothermia, like many groundbreaking treatments, is not available on the NHS and Pip’s treatment has been entirely funded by friends and family on a go fund me campaign. 💪 The Rare Cancer Bill would encourage pharmaceutical companies to invest more in researching these underfunded cancers, giving hope to those facing these devastating diagnoses. If we want to save lives, we must commit properly to NHS funding and incentivise companies to develop cutting-edge treatments. On World Cancer Day, let’s make that commitment— so that everyone affected by this terrible disease has a fighting chance. @cammaynard

RT @bensimms65: V grateful to @LordNigelCrisp for hosting vital dialogue with frontline #Myanmar nurses @UKParliament 2day in session led b…