Dr Luke's Conference 2021 Roundup

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Here are just some of my highlights from this year's Party Conference!

  • Met the CEO of Openreach to discuss completing the Sketchley Brook broadband upgrade ASAP
  • Discussed the #BackBritishFarming campaign with the National Farmers Union
  • Met the Chair of the Royal College of GPs to discuss access to appointments, local healthcare and the pandemic backlog
  • Discussed mental health support with the CEO of the Mental Health Foundation 
  • Talked 10 Point Plan for Green Growth with the Midlands Engine 
  • Raised the A5 and other infrastructure with Midlands Connect 
  • Met TikTok to discuss my Body Image Bill
  • Discussed GP appointments and efficiency in the NHS with the British Medical Association 
  • Spoke at the Friends of the Commonwealth event
  • Met with the new Minister for Levelling Up, Michael Gove, at the Midlands Engine’s event
  • Met the Mental Health Foundation to discuss body image and mental health during the pandemic 

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