Tom Rutland MP
17 February, 2025
Opinion

Political opinion with Tom Rutland MP: Better treatment for brain tumours

I hosted Young Ambassadors from The Brain Tumour Charity in Parliament last Monday, answering questions about our political system and hearing directly from them the need for better treatment and research. Residents have shared their experiences with this horrible illness with me, and it’s a matter close to my heart having lost people close to me. I was struck by their bravery, passion and determination.

Tom Rutland MP and Jess Asato MP with Young Ambassadors from The Brain Tumour Charity

In the constituency, I hosted a surgery in Lancing where I met with ten residents to provide help on a variety of issues, including access to suitable housing, and challenges with SEND provision across the county.  

As well as surgeries, I try to get out on the doors and speak with constituents on their porches – giving them the opportunity to let me know what matters to them and allow me to help with any casework. It was lovely to speak with residents in East Worthing on Saturday with councillors John Turley, Dale Overton and Dawn Smith about any local issues they have, as well as the Government's work to deliver the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation. 

Half term means Parliament is in recess – so I’ll be undertaking engagements in the constituency and catching up on some of the work it’s harder to do when Parliament is sitting!