Matt Bishop MP
@mattbishopmp.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for the Forest of Dean Constituency
Every week, I publish a column in The Forester & Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Review.
This week, I discuss the Budget and what it means for our community 👉 www.theforester.co.uk/opinion/the-....
This week, I discuss the Budget and what it means for our community 👉 www.theforester.co.uk/opinion/the-....
The View from Westminster with Matt Bishop MP
Many of you have been keen to understand what this year’s Budget would bring. With the Chancellor’s announcements now set out, I hope this column offers clarity on what they mean for our community in ...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Every week, I publish a column in The Forester & Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Review.
This week, I discuss the Budget and what it means for our community 👉 www.theforester.co.uk/opinion/the-....
This week, I discuss the Budget and what it means for our community 👉 www.theforester.co.uk/opinion/the-....
Today I’ve written to the Secretary of State for Justice to fully support the Government’s response to Sir Brian Leveson’s review.
December 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Today I’ve written to the Secretary of State for Justice to fully support the Government’s response to Sir Brian Leveson’s review.
Today, for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, I visited GRASAC, which provides free, confidential support for anyone affected by sexual violence. Their vital work helps survivors heal from abuse. Thank you to the team for speaking with me this morning, your work is invaluable!
December 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today, for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, I visited GRASAC, which provides free, confidential support for anyone affected by sexual violence. Their vital work helps survivors heal from abuse. Thank you to the team for speaking with me this morning, your work is invaluable!
Thank you to all the pupils and children across the Forest of Dean who entered my 2025 Christmas Card Competition!
The entries were fantastic, full of imagination and creativity.
I’ll now start the tough task of choosing a winner and will announce it soon. Good luck everyone!
The entries were fantastic, full of imagination and creativity.
I’ll now start the tough task of choosing a winner and will announce it soon. Good luck everyone!
December 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Thank you to all the pupils and children across the Forest of Dean who entered my 2025 Christmas Card Competition!
The entries were fantastic, full of imagination and creativity.
I’ll now start the tough task of choosing a winner and will announce it soon. Good luck everyone!
The entries were fantastic, full of imagination and creativity.
I’ll now start the tough task of choosing a winner and will announce it soon. Good luck everyone!
A constituent contacted my office about a housing benefit error. After struggling to resolve it herself, my team and I secured a reimbursement for her. If you’re facing a similar issue, we’re here to help.
👉 Email us at [email protected]
👉 Email us at [email protected]
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A constituent contacted my office about a housing benefit error. After struggling to resolve it herself, my team and I secured a reimbursement for her. If you’re facing a similar issue, we’re here to help.
👉 Email us at [email protected]
👉 Email us at [email protected]
Let’s Talk Well support so many young people across our region, and it was great to meet the team to hear their future plans.
They’ve helped thousands over the years, and many families have felt their impact.
Huge thanks to the whole team for having me, and for all you do for our community!
They’ve helped thousands over the years, and many families have felt their impact.
Huge thanks to the whole team for having me, and for all you do for our community!
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Let’s Talk Well support so many young people across our region, and it was great to meet the team to hear their future plans.
They’ve helped thousands over the years, and many families have felt their impact.
Huge thanks to the whole team for having me, and for all you do for our community!
They’ve helped thousands over the years, and many families have felt their impact.
Huge thanks to the whole team for having me, and for all you do for our community!
I am pleased to share that so many of you across the Forest of Dean have signed up to take part in UK Parliament Week, and we have achieved an excellent result!
🏆 1st in the South West!
🏆 8th in the country overall!
I hope you all enjoy engaging with the resources throughout the week!
🏆 1st in the South West!
🏆 8th in the country overall!
I hope you all enjoy engaging with the resources throughout the week!
November 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I am pleased to share that so many of you across the Forest of Dean have signed up to take part in UK Parliament Week, and we have achieved an excellent result!
🏆 1st in the South West!
🏆 8th in the country overall!
I hope you all enjoy engaging with the resources throughout the week!
🏆 1st in the South West!
🏆 8th in the country overall!
I hope you all enjoy engaging with the resources throughout the week!
Last week I joined MPs and representatives from children’s palliative care at an APPG event.
The £80m for children’s hospices is a great step, but challenges remain.
I look forward to working with Together for Short Lives and Harry’s Pals to support families across the country.
The £80m for children’s hospices is a great step, but challenges remain.
I look forward to working with Together for Short Lives and Harry’s Pals to support families across the country.
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Last week I joined MPs and representatives from children’s palliative care at an APPG event.
The £80m for children’s hospices is a great step, but challenges remain.
I look forward to working with Together for Short Lives and Harry’s Pals to support families across the country.
The £80m for children’s hospices is a great step, but challenges remain.
I look forward to working with Together for Short Lives and Harry’s Pals to support families across the country.
Please submit your questions!
Ahead of my Public Meeting: Roads & Transport across the Forest of Dean, please submit your questions so panellists and key stakeholders can address your concerns with accuracy.
You can submit your questions here 👉
www.wixforms.com/f/7397685347...
Ahead of my Public Meeting: Roads & Transport across the Forest of Dean, please submit your questions so panellists and key stakeholders can address your concerns with accuracy.
You can submit your questions here 👉
www.wixforms.com/f/7397685347...
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Please submit your questions!
Ahead of my Public Meeting: Roads & Transport across the Forest of Dean, please submit your questions so panellists and key stakeholders can address your concerns with accuracy.
You can submit your questions here 👉
www.wixforms.com/f/7397685347...
Ahead of my Public Meeting: Roads & Transport across the Forest of Dean, please submit your questions so panellists and key stakeholders can address your concerns with accuracy.
You can submit your questions here 👉
www.wixforms.com/f/7397685347...
I visited Ellwood Community Primary School to celebrate their Artsmark success and see creativity in action.
It was great to meet pupils and staff, hear about their brilliant work that earned a Silver Award, and present gifts to the top five students that entered my Christmas Card Competition!
It was great to meet pupils and staff, hear about their brilliant work that earned a Silver Award, and present gifts to the top five students that entered my Christmas Card Competition!
November 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I visited Ellwood Community Primary School to celebrate their Artsmark success and see creativity in action.
It was great to meet pupils and staff, hear about their brilliant work that earned a Silver Award, and present gifts to the top five students that entered my Christmas Card Competition!
It was great to meet pupils and staff, hear about their brilliant work that earned a Silver Award, and present gifts to the top five students that entered my Christmas Card Competition!
I am hosting a drop-in event for all my constituents to come meet and have a chat with me in December.
Please join me during this festive period for a warm drink and a mince pie, where I can hear all about your local and national concerns.
Register here 👉
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mince-pies...
Please join me during this festive period for a warm drink and a mince pie, where I can hear all about your local and national concerns.
Register here 👉
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mince-pies...
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I am hosting a drop-in event for all my constituents to come meet and have a chat with me in December.
Please join me during this festive period for a warm drink and a mince pie, where I can hear all about your local and national concerns.
Register here 👉
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mince-pies...
Please join me during this festive period for a warm drink and a mince pie, where I can hear all about your local and national concerns.
Register here 👉
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mince-pies...
A resident contacted me about an unkept building attracting antisocial behaviour and disturbing neighbours.
After working with the District Council, Town Council and BT Openreach, we identified the owners and secured action.
I’m pleased to have helped resolve the issues they were facing!
After working with the District Council, Town Council and BT Openreach, we identified the owners and secured action.
I’m pleased to have helped resolve the issues they were facing!
November 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A resident contacted me about an unkept building attracting antisocial behaviour and disturbing neighbours.
After working with the District Council, Town Council and BT Openreach, we identified the owners and secured action.
I’m pleased to have helped resolve the issues they were facing!
After working with the District Council, Town Council and BT Openreach, we identified the owners and secured action.
I’m pleased to have helped resolve the issues they were facing!
❗Event Now Sold Out❗
Thank you to everyone who has registered for my Public Meeting on Roads & Transport in the Forest of Dean.
Tickets are now at full capacity.
If you can’t attend, please cancel so others can join. If you missed out, keep checking the event page for possible availability.
Thank you to everyone who has registered for my Public Meeting on Roads & Transport in the Forest of Dean.
Tickets are now at full capacity.
If you can’t attend, please cancel so others can join. If you missed out, keep checking the event page for possible availability.
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
❗Event Now Sold Out❗
Thank you to everyone who has registered for my Public Meeting on Roads & Transport in the Forest of Dean.
Tickets are now at full capacity.
If you can’t attend, please cancel so others can join. If you missed out, keep checking the event page for possible availability.
Thank you to everyone who has registered for my Public Meeting on Roads & Transport in the Forest of Dean.
Tickets are now at full capacity.
If you can’t attend, please cancel so others can join. If you missed out, keep checking the event page for possible availability.
At last week’s Justice Committee meeting, I had the opportunity to ask Sir Brian Leveson about his recommendation to increase the sentence discount applied to early guilty pleas.
🎥Watch my full questions and his answers below 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ccy...
🎥Watch my full questions and his answers below 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ccy...
Justice Select Committee: Independent Review of the Criminal Courts
YouTube video by Matt Bishop MP
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November 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
At last week’s Justice Committee meeting, I had the opportunity to ask Sir Brian Leveson about his recommendation to increase the sentence discount applied to early guilty pleas.
🎥Watch my full questions and his answers below 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ccy...
🎥Watch my full questions and his answers below 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ccy...
Great to visit The Dean Academy and meet Mrs Rowlands, student leaders, and a group of pupils.
I valued hearing their views on local and national issues that matter to them most.
I look forward to working with schools to create opportunities that help young people feel confident and heard.
I valued hearing their views on local and national issues that matter to them most.
I look forward to working with schools to create opportunities that help young people feel confident and heard.
November 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Great to visit The Dean Academy and meet Mrs Rowlands, student leaders, and a group of pupils.
I valued hearing their views on local and national issues that matter to them most.
I look forward to working with schools to create opportunities that help young people feel confident and heard.
I valued hearing their views on local and national issues that matter to them most.
I look forward to working with schools to create opportunities that help young people feel confident and heard.
Labour is right to abolish Police & Crime Commissioners — and I fully support the plan.
For too long, PCCs have added an unnecessary political layer to policing. Instead of clearer accountability, the system has often created confusion about who is responsible for performance and decision-making.
For too long, PCCs have added an unnecessary political layer to policing. Instead of clearer accountability, the system has often created confusion about who is responsible for performance and decision-making.
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Labour is right to abolish Police & Crime Commissioners — and I fully support the plan.
For too long, PCCs have added an unnecessary political layer to policing. Instead of clearer accountability, the system has often created confusion about who is responsible for performance and decision-making.
For too long, PCCs have added an unnecessary political layer to policing. Instead of clearer accountability, the system has often created confusion about who is responsible for performance and decision-making.
🍺 Forest of Dean Pubs – I Want to Hear from You!
Our pubs are the heart of the Forest—supporting local musicians, boosting the economy, and building community.
Share how you think I can support Forest of Dean pubs here:
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Our pubs are the heart of the Forest—supporting local musicians, boosting the economy, and building community.
Share how you think I can support Forest of Dean pubs here:
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November 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🍺 Forest of Dean Pubs – I Want to Hear from You!
Our pubs are the heart of the Forest—supporting local musicians, boosting the economy, and building community.
Share how you think I can support Forest of Dean pubs here:
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Our pubs are the heart of the Forest—supporting local musicians, boosting the economy, and building community.
Share how you think I can support Forest of Dean pubs here:
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I was keen to visit Coalway Junior School after their recent trip to Parliament! Hearing their highlights and seeing their enthusiasm was fantastic.
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I was keen to visit Coalway Junior School after their recent trip to Parliament! Hearing their highlights and seeing their enthusiasm was fantastic.
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
Today, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country and expresses gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Today, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country and expresses gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
⚠️🚧 I’m inviting all Forest of Dean residents to a public meeting to discuss our roads and transport issues. From endless queues and potholes to poor transport links.
Come share your views so we can push Gloucestershire Highways for real improvements together.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roads-tran...
Come share your views so we can push Gloucestershire Highways for real improvements together.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roads-tran...
Roads & Transport Across the Forest of Dean
Eventbrite - Matt Bishop MP presents Roads & Transport Across the Forest of Dean - Monday, 8 December 2025 - Find event and ticket information.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
⚠️🚧 I’m inviting all Forest of Dean residents to a public meeting to discuss our roads and transport issues. From endless queues and potholes to poor transport links.
Come share your views so we can push Gloucestershire Highways for real improvements together.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roads-tran...
Come share your views so we can push Gloucestershire Highways for real improvements together.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roads-tran...
On this Remembrance Sunday, we come together to honour those who fought and gave their lives for our freedom.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On this Remembrance Sunday, we come together to honour those who fought and gave their lives for our freedom.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
I was pleased to attend the drop-in event on Access to Disability Equipment.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I was pleased to attend the drop-in event on Access to Disability Equipment.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
🤝 Trustees’ Week!
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
November 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🤝 Trustees’ Week!
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
My latest monthly newsletter just landed in inboxes!
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November 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
My latest monthly newsletter just landed in inboxes!
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Subscribe at www.matt-bishop.org for monthly updates on my work across the Forest and in Parliament.
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Subscribe at www.matt-bishop.org for monthly updates on my work across the Forest and in Parliament.