It has been a busy time in Parliament recently as you would expect following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine – culminating in votes for greater sanctions against Russia on Monday night.

Much of what you will see on Parliament TV focuses on the UK’s response to the humanitarian crisis and MPs debating sanctions on Russia, but I wanted to give you a glimpse into what else has been going on in Parliament, while we all rightly focus on supporting the Ukraine.  

I raised the issue of cybercrime, the need for a targeted UK wide campaign in conjunction with other organisations, given the increase in fraud related crimes directly with the Home Secretary. I then went on to chair a Covid Recovery group, looking at how best to support local businesses and those still struggling as a result of the pandemic. 

My attention then turned from one health crisis to another with the backlog of operations and appointments, including meeting with #CatchUpWithCancer, to discuss their call for a new radical national plan, driven from ministerial level and backed by investment in equipment, technology, IT, and workforce.

Set up by leading oncologist and one of my constituents Professor Pat Price, it is something I wholeheartedly support and want action on. 

I also met with the British Heart Foundation, celebrating 60 years of research and Marie Curie at an event launching its Great Daffodil appeal before attending a cross-party event calling for extended bereavement leave. This would mean people have the time to organise funerals and get affairs in order without having to worry about returning to work to ensure they were paid. 

Moving away from health, I met remotely with Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi and his team to share information about the online careers programme I created called If Chloe Can, as well as my latest research and findings on the matter.

I hope Government will see the place tailored career guidance, with access to mentors and businesses, has in schools and how it delivers good quality careers guidance for all.

Many young people already missed out on any support during the pandemic due to connectivity issues or lack of equipment.

Reliable, fast and affordable digital connectivity is vital and in parts of Tatton we do not have that, so once again I raised the matter with Government, attended a digital skills meeting, followed by a drop in session with Openreach. 

In between all of that I chaired some Westminster Hall debates, before heading home for a full diary of constituent meetings on Friday. 

This week started again focusing on Ukraine with Parliament pushing through plans to impose greater sanctions on Russian Oligarchs suspected of having links to Vladimir Putin.

I also signed the Book of Solidarity, sending our thoughts and prayers to the people of Ukraine on behalf of Tatton residents.