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
Bramhall Art Society's 50th Annual Exhibition 13th April 2017 I recently visited a preview evening for Bramhall Art Society’s 50th annual exhibition to see the fantastic works of art on display by local artists. Over the... Local News
A New National Litter Strategy 13th April 2017 Litter affects us all, it blights our local environment and costs £393,000 to clean-up across Stockport. That is why the new Litter Strategy sets out plans to... Local News
Income Boost for Families in Cheadle 13th April 2017 I welcome the news that ordinary working families in Cheadle are set to benefit from a range of Government measures that have recently come into effect. The tax... Local News
Three Local Schools to Receive Funding Boost for Repairs 13th April 2017 The government has recently announced the schools which have been successful in applying for money from the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). The main priority... Local News
Call For Brownfield Sites 30th March 2017 I have consistently campaigned to protect our precious green belt from development, and called for brownfield sites to be used in order to address our housing... Local News
The Prime Minister's Letter and House of Commons Speech to Trigger Article 50 30th March 2017 Yesterday, the Prime Minister made a speech in the House of Commons regarding the sending of the letter triggering Article 50, beginning the official process of... European News
Article 50 is Triggered Today 29th March 2017 Today in writing to President Tusk, the Prime Minister formally triggered Article 50 thereby beginning the official process of leaving the EU and carrying out... European News
Celebrating Red Nose Day at Moss Hey Primary School 27th March 2017 On Red Nose Day, Friday 24th March, I paid a visit to Moss Hey Primary school in Bramhall. Head teacher Tabitha Smith showed me around the school where I spoke... Local News
Visit to Valley Special School 17th March 2017 Today I visited Valley Special School in Bramhall. The St Patrick's Day assembly was brilliant! Local News
