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Shocking figures show that on average United Utilities discharged raw sewage every 6 minutes, devastating the North West’s tourism and leisure hotspots
Leisure and tourism spots across the North West are being devastated by 253 years-worth of raw sewage discharge, Labour Party analysis has found.
Statement on Avanti West Coast Services – 09/08/22
As the Member of Parliament for Stockport, I am concerned about the news that Avanti West Coast has suspended ticket sales and slashed its timetables, thereby returning to pandemic-levels of service.
Summer of discontent
The latest set of strikes, by rail and BT workers, shows the level of anger towards companies who are not paying workers what they deserve.
Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to all those in Stockport that served in our military
Armed Forces Day takes place tomorrow and it is an opportunity for us all to pay tribute to all those in our military and their role in defending and supporting our communities at home and abroad.
Clean air should be a human right
As we celebrate National Clean Air Day I firmly believe that far more needs to be done to ensure that access to clean air is a fundamental human right.
It’s time for a Windfall Tax
The news that the energy price cap will rise again in October, just months after the latest price hike, is shocking.
War Graves Week 2022
This week is War Graves Week, where we strive to learn the history of those commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) in Stockport, and we celebrate the skills, dedication and expertise of those CWGC staff who work to keep their memory alive.
Stockport Express column – May 2022
Inflation and rising living costs have understandably been at the forefront of many people’s minds in recent weeks, and many families I speak to across my Stockport constituency are facing a calamitous drop in their standards of living.
Responsible Business Champion Award 2022
This year, the All Party Parliamentary Corporate Responsibility Group is asking Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum to nominate a business in their constituencies to be considered for the National Responsible Business Champion award.
People across the country suffered while the PM partied
The news that the Prime Minister and the Chancellor have both been issued fines for attending a rule-breaking party is shocking.
Results of dentistry poll show NHS dentists desperately needed
A recent survey conducted on my website shows that residents in Stockport are crying out for greater access to NHS dental services.
Fire and hire practices have no place in our society
Fire and hire practices have no place in our society and should be outlawed.
Navendu Mishra MP meets with charity Sarcoma UK
Last week, I met with Sarcoma UK to discuss the work the charity is doing to improve the speed at which sarcoma cancer is diagnosed.
Rail Betrayal – fares rise twice as fast as wages under Tories
In the middle of a cost of living crisis, the finances of my Stockport constituents are being stretched further following the announcement that rail fares will be hiked by another 3.8%.
Government must urgently get a grip of the cost of living crisis
Inflation and rising living costs have understandably been at the forefront of many people’s minds in recent weeks, and families across the country are currently faced with a calamitous drop in their standards of living.
It is time for the Prime Minister to resign
The Downing Street parties scandal that has engulfed Boris Johnson and the Government in recent weeks continues to rumble on.