The past week has been dominated by events in Ukraine. I am shocked and appalled at the Russian invasion and the bombardment of cities such as Kiev and Kharkiv.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has made clear the need to ensure vital investment in dental services reaches local patients.

This week I had the opportunity to meet with staff from the Job Centre in St Annes to discuss the efforts being made to support local people into employment.

The headlines over the past week have again been dominated by what might have been going on behind the doors of Downing Street. An initial report has now been submitted by Sue Gray and the Prime Minister has outlined how he plans to address the issues identified.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies is encouraged by the progress being made to deliver a vital new motorway link.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies says he had a positive meeting with Rail Minister Wendy Morton in which he made the case to press on with plans to double the number of trains on the South Fylde line.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has called on Ministers to deliver a vital investment which could prevent further tragic loss of life on the beaches of Fylde.

This week I had the opportunity to ask the Prime Minister about the help and support available to small and medium sized businesses in Fylde to break into new and exciting markets overseas.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies believes support for pubs, restaurants, cafes and hotels is vital as venues face a flurry of cancellations in the face of the Omicron variant.

I was pleased this week to be invited by Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership to share my thanks for the efforts of care workers across Fylde. Of course I jumped at the opportunity.