It was wonderful to start this year's National Foetal Alcohol Awareness Month with a brilliant organisation I have worked with before, EK Outreach Services, speaking to their staff team on the lived reality of FASD. I have given talks and spoken publicly on this issue before, but two things really struck me this time. Firstly, the importance of doing a talk like this at the start of the awareness week. I am standing on the shoulders of giants who have gone before and who cont

https://www.adoptionuk.org/blog/adopting-after-fertility-treatment https://www.bournhall.co.uk/fertilityblog/moving-on-from-fertility-treatment-should-you-consider-adoption/ https://www.google.com/search https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcUZTEBwuos As a parent through both IVF and adoption, I am well-positioned to advocate for and realistically address the challenges of both paths to parenthood. Over the years, I have delivered keynote speeches, conducted webinars, engaged wit

https://labourlist.org/2026/06/labour-must-take-up-the-challenge-on-endometriosis/ On average, it takes over nine years to receive a diagnosis for Endometriosis, and to me, the incredible, slow injustice of this situation highlights the current crisis. This issue has been neglected for far too long, despite the efforts of dedicated campaigners and organizations striving to be heard. With only 2% of annual funding allocated to pregnancy, childbirth, and female reproductive hea

I recently spoke with Stacey Duguid for the Fabian Women's Network regarding the challenges women face in midlife, particularly how AI bias in recruitment is impacting their careers. From conversations with friends and family, I recognize this is a pressing issue as talent and experience are often disregarded, leading to a significant pool of potential being overlooked. I'm glad to see the Government starting to tackle this problem and hope it will highlight the remarkable ta

Mums in Politics: Why Representation Matters Launching the Mums in Politics Pamphlet as Vice Chair of the Fabian Women's network at Labour Conference was a proud moment—and the culmination of a robust and important piece of work. The pamphlet brought together interviews with MPs and political leaders to explore some of the inequalities that continue to shape political life, and, crucially, to suggest practical ways forward. We have a huge problem in both local and national p

https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/infertility-and-perinatal-mental-health/ There are certain gaps in the route to becoming a family that remain frustratingly under-resourced. One such area I have worked on over many years is the reality of parenting after fertility treatment. The wonderful "normality" of the experience often overlooks the nuances of the journey to get there, and most importantly, the potential impact of that journey. It was a pleasure to work with

There are two key moments that have recently made me sit up and take note. Moments that have made me realise how much of a crossroads we are at in terms of our children’s education and the value we place on the whole child before us. The first was a hugely positive one, and one of pride in being a member of our party. A reassuring moment for when the in-fighting all gets too much and reminds us of the difference a Labour government can make. It came when I was sitting in a me