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
A Better Energy Deal for Stockport 30th May 2018 As we’ve enjoyed some rare Mediterranean weather in Manchester during the past few weeks, not many of us will have been thinking about reaching for the central... Westminster News
Brave heroes deserve proper medals 25th May 2018 I'm throwing my voice behind calls for proper recognition of the efforts made by the Dambusters during World War 2. During a recent event at the Avro Heritage... Local News
Northern Services and Timetable Changes 24th May 2018 I understand the dissatisfaction people have with local rail services and the anger being shown towards Northern, especially in light of the recent timetable... Local News
Party Chairman Visits Site of New Schools 17th May 2018 I was delighted to welcome Conservative Party Chairman Brandon Lewis to Cheadle recently, where we took the chance to get a sneak peek at the ongoing works to... Local News
A Century on From Voting Rights – We Must Use Them 2nd May 2018 For anyone who has seen the film Mary Poppins, it will come as no surprise that “votes for women” and the importance of the suffragettes in their fight to... Local News
Cash to Fix Local Schools 13th April 2018 I welcome the news that one primary school and three high schools in Stockport, all in my constituency, have been successful in their bids for extra funding to... Local News
Simchem Redevelopment Well Under Way 13th April 2018 Today I visited the ongoing works to transform the old Sim Chem House into Fabrick, a 184 apartment development aimed at first time buyers and helping people... Local News
Homelessness Reduction Act comes into force 10th April 2018 New laws to help people at risk of becoming homeless came into force at the beginning of April. The Homelessness Reduction Act was spearheaded through... Westminster News
Work to begin soon to redevelop Tatton Cinema 4th April 2018 After nearly two decades of neglect it's good news for Gatley residents that work will soon begin to redevelop the former Tatton Cinema site. The announcement... Local News
