Tracey attended a reception at the House of Commons on 9th March held by Sense, the national deafblind charity, to mark the reissue of the Deafblind Guidance by the Department of Health.

As a Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Dementia and an avid campaigner on dementia issues, Tracey is delighted by a Department of Health announcement of a new scheme to match dementia researchers with members of the public who are willing to take part in studies has been launched.

Tracey joined the Animal Defenders International, campaigners and cross-party colleagues in delivering the 20,000-strong petition to Downing Street, which calls on the Prime Minister to take action on the use of wild animals in circuses.

Following the devastating news yesterday that Aylesford Newsprint Limited have made an application for the appointment of administrators, I thought it would be helpful to provide an update on discussions I have had since.

 Today’s news that Aylesford Newsprint has gone into administration is absolutely devastating for the local area and the 300 employees at the site, which has been an important part of our local community for nearly 100 years. It is unclear at the moment what the implications are for Aylesford Newsprint’s customers and those associated with the site, including the local authorities who use the site for recycling purposes. While I am aware of the challenging environment the industry faces with the decline of newspaper readership and the cost of paper, I will be meeting with the Minister at the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills tonight to see what support if any can be given. I will be doing absolutely all I can for those affected by this devastating news. 

Tracey is supporting the National clear up day on Saturday 21st March and is encouraging all constituents to back the campaign and get involved with local litter picks.

Tracey attends launch of the Cats Protection’s Manifesto for Cats in Parliament this week to support campaign for change that will deliver a better world for cats.

Today the Government has announced that it is making changes to the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme 2014 which is designed to help those sufferers, who have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace and cannot trace their employer’s liability insurance, receive the compensation they deserve.

Today Tracey was delighted to receive a letter from the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP, and the Minister of State for Schools, the Rt Hon David Laws MP, detailing funding that has been awarded to schools in the constituency. The funding awards are part of two projects set up by this Government to ensure that our children are being educated in the best learning environment possible.

Tracey is backing a new campaign by leading animal welfare charity, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to urge prospective dog owners to think twice about how they buy a dog, in an attempt to crack down on the horrific practice of backstreet dog breeding.