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
Light Up Bramhall 3rd December 2017 It was lovely to join the Mayor of Stockport Cllr Linda Holt and Bramhall South & Woodford Councillors Mike Hurleston, Brian Bagnall and John McGahan at Light... Local News
Challenging Fundraising Fees in Parliament 30th November 2017 On Tuesday 28th November, I led a debate in Westminster Hall on charitable giving and fundraising websites which have made, and continue to make, a great... Westminster News
St Mungo's Parliamentary Reception 29th November 2017 It was a privilege to host St Mungo's Parliamentary reception on Wednesday 29th November. St Mungo's plays a vital role in raising awareness of issues... Westminster News
Bramhall High's Fundraising Fair 24th November 2017 It was great to visit Bramhall High School On Friday 24th November to meet Headteacher Lynne Fox and Holly, Catherine and Natalie, dedicated members of the PTA... Local News
A welcome transport boost as part of Government commitment to the Northern Powerhouse 16th November 2017 I welcome new powers which will give our region an unprecedented say on how money is spent on transport, underlining the Government’s commitment to the Northern... Local News
Cheadle Mosque’s Living Wage milestone 10th November 2017 It was great to visit Cheadle Mosque today to congratulate them on becoming the first Mosque in the UK to go Living Wage UK accredited. The Living Wage... Local News
Make Sure You Get Your Flu Jab! 20th October 2017 I urge everyone at risk of getting flu to get their free vaccine before winter sets in. Last year 33,136 people missed out on protection last year across... Local News
Joining the Parade to Turn Cheadle Hulme pink 2nd October 2017 On Saturday 30th September, I joined residents and campaigners from across the community at the Pink Parade in Cheadle Hulme, in aid of Manchester based charity... Local News
Local Plan Consultation 16th September 2017 Today I attended the Stockport Local Plan consultation drop in for Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area at St Michael's Church, where I had the chance to talk... Local News
