Stockport Express Column: Budget boost for constituents Wednesday, 20 March, 2024 Four-months on from the Autumn Statement in November 2023, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his latest budget to Parliament with more tax cuts and support for families. With pensioners already benefitting from the triple-lock which will see pensions increase by 8.5% in April, the budget gave a welcome boost to people across our area. On top of last years 10.1% increase this means the pension... Local News
Revolutionising the planning system will protect our green spaces 11th August 2020 The Conservative Manifesto last year made a number of promises around planning and development. We pledged to reach our target of building 300,000 homes a year... Articles
Restrictions on household gatherings to continue in Greater Manchester 7th August 2020 Current rules on gatherings in Greater Manchester, Leicester, parts of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire remain in place Restrictions on household gatherings... Local News
We must work towards a transparent society and support whistleblowers 31st July 2020 Politicians have a duty to confront the most difficult things, including the barriers to justice and the fear of retaliation that make it impossible or futile... Articles
Government investing £600 million to improve northern rail infrastructure 23rd July 2020 Our community will be benefiting from the Government pledge of a multi-million-pound boost to improve rail connections across the our region. The Government... Local News
Go out, eat out, help out 17th July 2020 In order to protect public health and save lives, our Government has asked that we follow stay at home advice as much as possible since late March. Aside from... Articles
Cheadle receives half a million pounds in investment 16th July 2020 Cheadle has been given £500,000 in Government funding for immediate capital works. Last year, Cheadle town centre was selected to receive funding from the... Local News
I will stand by our travel industry 18th June 2020 Located in the adjoining constituency, Manchester Airport employs more than 650 of my constituents. There are many more who are involved with the travel... Articles
Statement on Dominic Cummings 26th May 2020 I have had many constituents get in touch with me this bank holiday weekend, understandably angry with what appears to be a breach of lockdown rules by a senior... Westminster News
We must look after all aspects of our health 21st May 2020 Over the past ten weeks our NHS has battled Coronavirus, and the Government has supported millions of jobs and businesses whilst we have observed instructions... Articles
