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
Crackdown on Illegal Traveller Sites 28th February 2019 I welcome proposals to give the Police greater powers to crack down on unauthorised traveller encampments. The Government has announced the plans following a... Local News
Letter of Support for Heald Green GMSF Meeting 12th February 2019 Greater Manchester Spatial Framework Proposals for Heald Green I am writing this letter in support of the residents of Heald Green as they again face the... Local News
Visit to North Cheshire Jewish Primary School 1st February 2019 It was lovely to visit North Cheshire Jewish Primary School earlier today to speak to their Shabbat assembly, as well as take questions from a very informed... Local News
Greater Manchester Spatial Framework - Have Your Say! 14th January 2019 The consultation on the second draft of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework is now open, and you can have your say at www.gmconsult.org While the... Local News
A busy year behind us, and a busier one to come 12th December 2018 My ‘Annual Report’ leaflet is currently hitting doormats, but throughout the year I’ve also been pleased to join fellow Stockport MPs in taking the opportunity... Local News
Light Up Bramhall 6th December 2018 It was a pleasure to join Cllr John McGahan and the massive crowds to see Santa turn on the Bramhall Christmas lights! A big thanks as always must go to the... Local News
Budget will benefit people and businesses in Cheadle 14th November 2018 By his own admission, my colleague “spreadsheet Phil” Hammond isn’t the flashiest of politicians, but during this year’s budget he did have a few rabbits up his... Local News
Bramhall Methodist Church 'Festival of Flowers' 8th November 2018 I was delighted to get the chance to visit the 'Festival of Flowers' exhibition at Bramhall Methodist Church this afternoon. The many wonderful works of art on... Local News
UK Parliament Week with 2nd Cheadle Scouts 6th November 2018 UK Parliament Week is about promoting engagement in our democracy, and it was great to visit 2nd Cheadle Scouts at their HQ to take questions about my role as... Local News
