Universal Screening for Dyslexia in Primary Schools Tuesday, 7 December, 2021 As an undiagnosed dyslexic teenager, I just thought I was bad with words. I was a slow reader. Despite brilliant and inspiring teachers, I couldn’t ever envisage myself writing an article for a national newspaper. I got through school by focusing on maths-based subjects. I won a place at Oxford on an interview, knowing that if I had taken the exam, I would have failed. I remember to this day, my... Articles
London Marathon Fundraising for St Nicholas Hospice 31st August 2021 I have decided to run the London Marathon this year, to get fit, and to raise money for St Nicholas Hospice, which does so much for my constituents in West... Local News
Response to Sunnica’s statutory consultation 9th December 2020 Together with Lucy Frazer MP, MP for South East Cambridgeshire, I have submitted a joint response to Sunnica’s statutory consultation, setting out our... Local News
New police officers in Suffolk 30th October 2020 We’re fulfilling our manifesto commitments to get more police on the streets, & are on track to hit 20,000 additional officers by 2023. Local News
Expanding Newmarket Hospital 30th October 2020 I am thrilled we are expanding Newmarket Hospital. When I became MP a decade ago, all the talk was about stopping it from shrinking. Now I’m so proud we’re... Local News
New Hospital in West Suffolk 6th October 2020 I’m really excited for the rebuild of the West Suffolk hospital. It’s a brilliant local hospital, much loved in the community & I’m delighted that we’re able to... Local News
Oakefield Surgery 18th September 2020 It was fantastic to open the Oakfield Surgery at Newmarket Community Hospital. It’s such a great benefit for our local community and I pay tribute to all of the... Local News
Matt Hancock's Guide to Going Green 25th September 2019 I have produced the attached Guide to Going Green to help West Suffolk residents, because we are all rightly concerned about our impact on the planet. We can... Reports
Bury Free Press - August 2019 17th September 2019 I was delighted to be reappointed as Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care by the Prime Minister as part of his new government. I have... Articles
We must work together to end FGM for good speech 17th September 2019 Matt spoke at the Royal Society to mark the opening of 8 new FGM support clinics across the country. Speeches
