My Latest News

With a strong focus on prevention, rapid rehousing, and improved support for people experiencing the worst forms of homelessness, we can genuinely consign homelessness to the history books.

I am glad to see the government being proactive and encouraging farmers to continue or begin the transition to more sustainable practices. This should support more food, of a higher quality, produced and eaten in this…

My prayer is for a peaceful two-state solution that provides security to both Palestine and Israel. Read my statement on first phase of Gaza ceasefire in full…

This week I was proud to be at the official launch of the Labour Rural Research Group. I am one of 25 MPs representing rural communities and working to take the views of our constituents…

I’ve been involved in a lot of work lately to address the impact of train timetable changes, particularly for Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Today I launch my Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) report. 130 constituents responded to my consultation, and the results are damning. I summarised the key findings last week in Parliament.

My statement on the UK’s decision to recognise the Palestinian State and why we must continue to seek peace and justice.

Welcome to the North Northumberland Christmas Appeal 2025 – a community project organised by the office of David Smith MP.

Over the past two weeks, I’ve been on the road with my team, speaking to as many North Northumberland constituents as possible.