LAURA’S LETTERS #2: Aylesbury MP on GP funding and action on water firms
I am delighted to write my first “Letter from Westminster” of 2025 as your Member of Parliament for Aylesbury and the villages.
I have continued to be out and about across the constituency over the past few months, meeting residents and hearing your priorities.
I have been holding “Meet and Greet” sessions in the villages that form part of Aylesbury constituency, so far in Ivinghoe, Edlesborough and Cheddington. I also held a fascinating roundtable with businesses at the heart of our town centre with Aylesbury Town Council.
Parliament returned in January and the Government has been getting on with the work of change. I want to highlight two priorities that will make a real difference to residents here.
First, we have set out our plans for the NHS, including the plan to clear the backlog of almost 70,000 patients waiting more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment in Aylesbury constituency. With so many people waiting for treatment, it is more urgent than ever that we reform our NHS so it will always be there for you when you need it.
I am pleased that we have provided the biggest boost to GP funding in years and set out reforms to cut red tape and bring back the family doctor. We have also made the biggest investment into hospices and end of life care in a generation.
I am taking a leading role in delivering these reforms as the government’s National Health Mission Delivery Champion.
Second, we are taking action on the record levels of illegal sewage dumping we inherited from the last Conservative government.
Our new Water (Special Measures) Bill introduces a significant increase in enforcement powers to end the disgraceful behaviour of water companies and their bosses. Water executives will no longer line their own pockets whilst pumping out this filth. If they refuse to comply, they will face severe penalties including criminal charges.
I look forward to serving the people of Aylesbury constituency in 2025. I am here to listen and to help you. The best way to reach me is on laura.kyrkesmith.mp@parliament.uk. I am also sending out a regular E-newsletter to update residents on my work. You can sign up for the mailing list via my website, www.lauraforaylesbury.org. Thank you.
