Dr Simon Opher MP

Dr Simon Opher was elected to Parliament in 2024. Prior to becoming an MP, he was a local GP for 30 years.

Constituency News

  • Newsletter – July 2026
  • Newsletter – June 2026
  • Stonehouse in Bloom

    It was fantastic to meet volunteers from Stonehouse in Bloom, Pam and Debbie. Founded in 2015, the organisation has done…

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  • Newsletter – May 2026
  • Twocan Inclusive Theatre

    I had the pleasure of visiting Twocan Inclusive theatre in Eastington earlier this week. They do fantastic work supporting Deaf,…

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  • Newsletter – April 2026
  • Littlecombe Route Opening

    This morning I joined Chris Boardman and Phil Littleford to open the new Littlecombe Route of the Pederson Way. The…

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  • Newsletter – March 2026
  • McMurtry Automotive

    Great to visit McMurtry Automotive’s factory down in Wotton last week. Huge thank you to Tom and the team for…

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Parliamentary Updates

  • March Together

    I stand for the values of compassion, care, and community. Today, thousands will travel to London (including many from Stroud),…

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  • Community Ownership Westminster Hall Debate

    I have called for the establishment of a National Lido Fund. In Stroud, Stratford Park Lido is set to stay…

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  • Dirty Water Parliamentary Drop-In

    Great to meet Ash Smith, whose work exposing water companies dumping raw sewage into our rivers and seas has recently…

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  • Net Zero APPG

    As Chair of the Net Zero All-Party Parliamentary Group, I recently hosted a meeting on how we rebuild consensus around…

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  • APPG for House of Lords Reform

    I’ve recently launched a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) looking at House of Lords reform. It’s a cross-party effort to…

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  • British Ecological Society Event

    This morning I took part in a panel discussion about how we can work in partnership with industry to secure…

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  • MSF Parliamentary Event

    Last week I hosted an event with Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF), where MPs heard directly from…

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  • University of Gloucestershire Students Visit Parliament

    This week I had the pleasure of hosting first year BA Communications and Media students, alongside MA Communications, Media and…

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  • Representation of the People Bill

    Last night I voted for the Representation of the People Bill, a landmark step to increase participation and fairness in…

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  • Healthcare System in Gaza Westminster Hall Speech

    Gaza’s healthcare system is on the brink of total collapse. Hospitals have been devastated. Healthcare workers are being deliberately targeted.…

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  • National Apprenticeship Week

    To mark National Apprenticeship Week I met with Archie who is an apprentice at Berkeley Power Station. We want to…

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  • Health APPG Q&A with Minister

    As Chair of the Health APPG (All-Party Parliamentary Group), I was delighted to host Minister Stephen Kinnock and the Chief…

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Help & Advice

List of services and contact information for a wide range of issues, including support for housing, health, welfare, food, disability, refugees, and domestic violence.

Contact Me

Ways for constituents in Stroud to get in touch. Residents can use the contact form, email me directly, or call my constituency office on 01453 621304.

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