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I am so pleased that Peter Jouvenal is on his way home to his wife and family.

I thank the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for their constant efforts in securing Peter's release. 

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of welcoming a group of Ukrainian refugees who have come to our constituency under the government's "Home for Ukraine Scheme."

Last Friday, I was delighted to award Coastguards from Mablethorpe Coastguard, HM Coastguard Donna Nook Rescue Team and HM Coastguard Skegness The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal.

On Thursday, I met Maz Fosh, Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Community Health Services Trust, as well as Tracy Pilcher, Director of Nursing.

I have been very concerned to hear reports of Louth Hospital's Urgent Treatment Centre being closed overnight in recent days.

I have followed this up with the local NHS and have asked for a meeting to discuss this urgently. I hope to provide an update on this soon.

I welcome today's announcement of support to help people with the cost of living.

A £400 grant for all households to help with energy bills

A one-off payment of £300 for 8 million pensioners in receipt of Winter Fuel Payment.

Today, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has imposed sanctions on 287 members of the House of Commons, including the local MP for Louth & Horncastle, Victoria Atkins MP, in retaliation for UK measures over the Ukraine invasion.

In the Spring Statement the Chancellor announced a plan that puts billions of pounds back into the pockets of hard-working people.