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I stand firmly with the many constituents who have written to me against President Trump’s illegal military action in Iran. The conflict has been dominating Westminster. The Liberal Democrat position is clear: we may oppose the Iranian regime and support the defence of UK citizens and troops across the Middle East, but we must not be dragged down a slippery slope into an escalating war. Any military action must be scrutinised and voted on by Parliament to ensure it is truly defensive. Above...

On 4 th  March, I secured a Parliamentary debate on an issue that has been causing growing distress for people across North East Fife: the backlog and long delays in Work Capability reassessments.    These reassessments are not for people making a first claim. They are for people who have told the DWP that their health has changed – often because it has got worse. No health condition follows a neat or predictable path. People deteriorate. Circumstances change. That is exactly why reassessment...