Rebecca was an active member of a number of All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs). These groups reflect some of the issues Rebecca feels passionate about. 

APPG on Brain Tumours

Rebecca was the Chair of the APPG on Brain Tumours. The purpose of this group was to raise awareness of the issues facing the brain tumour community in order to improve research, diagnosis, information, support, treatment and care outcomes. Rebecca recently hosted a dinner at the House of Commons on behalf of Brain Tumour Research where representatives of the Danny Green Foundation handed over a cheque for £1000 to the charity. 

APPG on Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency 

Rebecca was also the co-Chair of the APPG on Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency. Rebecca is a strong advocate for fuel and energy issues. The aim of this APPG was to maintain awareness in Parliament of fuel poverty issues; to monitor and comment on progress against government targets to eradicate fuel poverty; to advocate policies to deliver affordable warmth for vulnerable households with emphasis on how this can be achieved through improved domestic energy efficiency including effective thermal insulation and efficient and economic heating systems.

APPG on Maths and Numeracy

Rebecca was a founding memeber of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Maths and Numeracy.  This APPG looked to raise the profile of numeracy issues among Parliamentarians, and to make recommendations on improving adult numeracy and the teaching of maths in schools. A proper grasp of maths and a decent level of numeracy are essential tools in the lives of everyone and Rebecca believes that everyone should have the support they need to improve their skills. 

APPG on Small Business

Having spent her career before becoming a Member of Parliament as a businesswoman, Rebecca is fully aware of the vital role that small business plays in our economy. Small businesses are the backbone of the United Kingdom. This group aimed to highlight issues faced by small businesses and their owners and to raise those issues in Parliament. 

APPG for Visteon Pensioners

This APPG was set up to support the pensioners of the former Visteon UK after the bankruptcy proceedings against the company. After a long four year campaign Rebecca and a number of her colleagues celebrated victory for the Visteon Pensioners when Ford agreed to enter into constructive and binding talks with the view to settle claims for losses with a multi million pound deal in the very near future.

APPG for Metal Theft

This group focused on the scourge of metal theft affecting the UK, consider its impacts and look at possible solutions to it whether by legislative or other means. This group, in order to effectively tackle the issue of metal theft, invited non-parliamentary membership from amongst the affected sectors and wider affected community.

APPG on Air Ambulances

To raise the quality of care, effectiveness and efficiency of the Air Ambulance Services for Patients through closer engagement with political leaders and policy makers. This Group was influential in bringing about the cut in VAT on fuel for air ambulances announced by Chancellor George Osborne in the 2014 Autumn Statement. This was fantastic news for Essex Air Ambulance in Rebecca's constituency.