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
We're back to school! The Prime Minister announces our road map to lifting lockdown 23rd February 2021 The Prime Minister's laying out of our road map out of lockdown, prioritising the return to the classroom of all pupils, is very welcome. Yesterday afternoon's... Local News
10 million people vaccinated! 3rd February 2021 It has been a difficult beginning to 2021, with high numbers of Covid cases, serious flood alerts and lots of snow. But something that continues to be our light... Local News
Opposition Day Debate: Universal Credit 18th January 2021 Having said that they would do whatever it takes for our economy, the Government has supported businesses, workers, and families throughout this crisis with... Westminster News
Vaccine update 15th January 2021 If you are in the first few priority groups, you will get called by your GP to offer your vaccine. You may leave your house and travel out of area for your... Local News
European Union (Future Relationship) Bill debate 30th December 2020 There are many reasons why today’s European Union (Future Relationship) Bill will be widely welcomed… it marks the end of uncertainty and the beginning of our... Speeches in Parliament
Greater Manchester Police to be put into special measures after Chief Constable resigns with immediate effect 18th December 2020 The news that Greater Manchester Police is to be put into special measures is appalling and points to failures by Mayor Andy Burnham in his role as Police and... Local News
Welcome news: enhanced community testing for Stockport 12th December 2020 I welcome the news that Stockport borough is to benefit from the Government’s latest expansion of asymptomatic testing, as part of its Covid Winter Plan. In the... Local News
Report into Greater Manchester Police reveals one in four violent crimes not recorded 11th December 2020 The police inspectorate’s report into Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has revealed that one in four violent crimes reported to the force are not being recorded... Local News
Small business Saturday 2020! 5th December 2020 I started Small Business Saturday early in Bramhall, visiting fantastic shops like Crookilley Toys Emporium, who are still continuing click and collect. It was... Local News
