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
Speaking to Young NCS Volunteers 10th August 2017 Recently, I had the chance to speak to a group of over 60 young people from Stockport who were taking part in the National Citizens’ Service (NCS) programme... Local News
Supporting the Play England National Playday Event 8th August 2017 On Wednesday 2nd August, I attended an event organised by Play England to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Playday, the national day for play in the UK. Play... Local News
Boost For Mental Health Services 4th August 2017 I am delighted at the news of plans announced by the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP, to recruit 21,000 new mental health staff in the NHS by 2021... Local News
Ending the exploitation of prospective homeowners 27th July 2017 Plans revealed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sajid Javid MP, will aim to curb the practice of selling new-build houses under... Local News
Welcoming New Investment In Our Local Schools 21st July 2017 For too many years schools across our area have received less funding per pupil than the national average, and I have campaigned to end the historically unfair... Local News
Cheshire Zest Fun Day 15th July 2017 I enjoyed chatting to local businesses today at Cheshire Zest's Fun Day at Manchester Rugby Club. Thanks to Mel for organising! Local News
Questioning the Secretary of State on Charities and Free Trade 14th July 2017 On Wednesday, I questioned the Secretary of State for International Development, Priti Patel, on what measures her department is taking to ensure we promote... Westminster News
The Big Bramhall Tea Party 12th July 2017 On Friday 7th July, local residents made their way to St Michaels Parish Church in Bramhall for some tea and scones at the Big Bramhall Tea Party. I joined over... Local News
Contaminated Blood Inquiry 11th July 2017 I welcome the announcement by the Prime Minister that there will be a public inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal, which in the 1970s and 1980s saw... Local News