Challenging the Health Secretary on local NHS performance 15th December 2023 Leadership in healthcare has been devolved to the Greater Manchester administrative level through the creation of NHS Greater Manchester. I took the opportunity... Westminster News
RMT votes to end train strikes 30th November 2023 It is good to see that the railway workers in the RMT Union have overwhelmingly accepted a pay offer, following negotiations between rail companies, Ministers... Westminster News
Update on the Rwanda policy 28th November 2023 I was frustrated by the decision of the Supreme Court to rule against the Rwanda policy but the Government will return with further legislation to tighten up... Westminster News
Parliamentary event on clinical trials and access to innovative medicines 17th October 2023 One of the areas of interest I have in Parliament is around medical research and access to innovative medicines. It is particularly interesting to get an update... Westminster News
Bolton West MP supports cost of living support payment 27th September 2023 The Government recognises that many people are finding it difficult with the cost of living, so today they are giving many of the most in need the first of... Westminster News
Ban on laughing gas 15th September 2023 Nitrous oxide has been banned with it now being categorised as a class C drug. This means that possessing laughing gas is now illegal and could result in 2... Westminster News
EU Referendum Decision Not Respected by the Opposition 16th July 2020 The Labour Party continue to show a lack of respect for your referendum decision and an indifference to the disruption to businesses by unnecessarily drawing... Westminster News
Domestic Abuse Bill Passed 10th July 2020 It has been an important and busy week in Parliament, but I was most proud to join MPs in passing the Domestic Abuse Bill. This important bill will protect the... Westminster News
Lockdown Update 9th July 2020 Beauty salons, gyms and tattoo parlours will be able to open Westminster News