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
Commemorative Service for James Kirk VC 4th November 2018 It was an honour to attend the commemorative service for Lieutenant James Kirk, a Cheadle Hulme local who was killed in action 100 years ago today, and was... Local News
Cheadle Hulme High School Visit to Parliament 31st October 2018 It was great to meet a group from Cheadle Hulme High School for a Q&A in Parliament. I hold sessions like this with a number of schools throughout the year and... Westminster News
Worker Bee Markets 21st October 2018 There are a number of great local markets in our area and Worker Bee Markets, run by local resident Clare Simpson, are bringing even more artisan goods to our... Local News
BBC Sunday Politics North West 21st October 2018 It was great to be on BBC Sunday Politics North West again, talking Peterloo, carers, high streets and rail investment. You can watch the episode here. Local News
Supporting Local Shops 16th October 2018 I've pledged my support for the 58 convenience stores in the Cheadle constituency at the Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) Heart of the Community... Westminster News
Joining a call for action on World Homeless Day 12th October 2018 I've joined a call to action for World Homeless Day and added my voice to the ‘Everybody In’ campaign to end homelessness, an initiative by the national... Westminster News
New Garden & Restaurant at Notcutts 4th October 2018 I had a lovely afternoon with local dignitaries, Councillors, members of the community and the team at Notcutts Woodford, as they celebrated the opening of... Local News
New Measures to Make our Streets Safer 4th September 2018 Like many residents across Stockport, I’ve enjoyed the summer weather and the opportunity to attend events and spend time with family, and I know how important... Westminster News
Cheadle Hulme Flower Show Society's Annual Show 1st September 2018 I was delighted to be on hand to get proceedings under way amid the broccoli and the blooms of Cheadle Hulme Flower Show Society’s annual show. The flower show... Local News
