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
Backing business through the crisis 23rd April 2020 Much has changed in the four weeks since I last wrote this column. The country has been ‘locked down’ for more than a month with the end date as yet unknown... Articles
Planning Inspectorate decision regarding the Seashell Trust 22nd April 2020 I have today been informed of the Planning Inspectorate decision regarding the Seashell Trust’s appeal in respect of a new school and campus on the site at... Local News
New Government partnership with airlines to help bring travellers home 21st April 2020 I know many constituents have been in touch with concerns about family members who are overseas. I have been in regular contact with the Foreign and... Westminster News
We must come together as a community in the fight against coronavirus 20th March 2020 I’m writing this column at a time when coronavirus is forcing us to make real changes in our everyday lives, and in the knowledge that this is a rapidly... Articles
Statement on Protecting Vulnerable Children 9th January 2020 As the Withdrawal Agreement Bill continues through Parliament, I would like to reassure you that protecting vulnerable children remains a key priority . Indeed... Westminster News
Statement on Bramhall High School Ofsted Report 11th November 2019 I most recently met Bramhall High's Headteacher Lynne Fox in Parliament, after she received a Silver Pearson Award for Headteacher of the Year in a secondary... Local News
Chancellor Hits the Campaign Trail in Gatley 7th November 2019 It was a pleasure to welcome Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, to Gatley today to see some of our fantastic local businesses and the ongoing... Local News
Party Chairman Drops into Bramhall Businesses 28th September 2019 It was a wet and windy day in Bramhall but Conservative Party Chairman James Cleverly was in high spirits when he joined me and local Councillors to speak to... Local News
Billy's Lane Allotments Green Flag Award 15th September 2019 I was delighted to be at Billy's Lane Allotments this weekend and to have the honour of raising the Green Flag! Receiving this prestigious award means that they... Local News
