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
#HeldBack Campaign 1st February 2018 Making education accessible for all is vital if we are to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. I was proud to support the National Autistic... Westminster News
Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment 1st February 2018 I have joined many other colleagues in signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, and in doing so have pledged my commitment to Holocaust... Westminster News
Standing up for Greater Manchester at PMQs 31st January 2018 I was pleased that the Government committed £24 million to support Manchester following the terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena last year. This includes... Local News
Visit to No1 Copperpot Credit Union 26th January 2018 It was great to meet Caroline & Debbie at No1 Copperpot Credit Union in Cheadle earlier today to hear about the financial support and services they provide to... Local News
Visit to Stuarts Property Services 12th January 2018 This morning it was a pleasure to visit Stuarts Property Services in Cheadle, to meet their team and to discuss issues surrounding tenant fees and renting. Local News
Visit to Stockport Jobcentre 12th January 2018 It was great to visit Stockport Jobcentre to meet such a positive team. Staff told me that they are reaching vulnerable people who they wouldn’t have reached in... Local News
Boost for Police Funding 3rd January 2018 I welcome news of a substantial £450 million increase in police funding across England and Wales. This includes up to an additional £270 million in police force... Local News
England's Best Ever Reading Results 11th December 2017 I welcome recent figures which show that reforms to the national curriculum have seen the best reading standards in England for over 15 years. In 2010 the... Local News
Cheadle Mosque Visit to Parliament 5th December 2017 I was delighted to meet with Lord Nick Bourne and members from Cheadle Mosque in Parliament. We had an insightful discussion on the work they are doing in the... Local News