We need better support for carers
Victoria Collins, has renewed calls for stronger Government support for unpaid carers and better access to social care during Dementia Action Week 2026.
22 May 2026
Labour Leadership challenge threatens to delay action on Chalk Streams
Victoria Collins, has warned that uncertainty surrounding Labour’s leadership is delaying decisions being taken on the future of Thames Water, risking urgent action required to protect local waterways and internationally rare chalk streams.
19 May 2026
A Botched Budget that Fails to Deliver for Hertfordshire
Responding to the Budget (26 November), Victoria Collins MP criticised the Government for failing to deliver the investment and change needed for cost of living support in Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and surrounding villages.
27 Nov 2025
MP backs new policy to protect hospice
Many hospices are under severe financial strain. In 2024, one in five hospices had to cut services. The Government’s hike in Employer National Insurance contributions have added £34 million in costs, pushing the sector to the brink.
9 Oct 2025
GP waits reach record highs
Victoria Collins MP is concerned for local residents as GP waits of over two weeks reach record high. Appointments in Herts Valley have had waits over 28 days increase by 135% to 69,684 compared with five years ago.
4 Nov 2025
Social media apps need health warnings
Victoria Collins MP for Harpenden & Berkhamsted has called for cigarette-style health warnings on social media apps and a ‘doomscrolling cap’ for young people, as part of a comprehensive new plan to protect under-18s from addictive social media.
23 Sep 2025