News
The Conservative Mortgage Penalty
9,800 families in Stockport constituency will be hit by the Conservatives’ mortgage penalty as families in our constituency face an annual mortgage payment increase of £2,600 this year.
Carers Week 2023
Monday 5th June marked the beginning of Carers Week, which is an annual campaign dedicated to recognising the vital social contribution made by people who provide unpaid care.
Armed Forces Week 2023
This week is Armed Forces Week and I would like to express my gratitude to all serving and former Armed Forces personnel for their enormous contribution to our country.
Stockport Express – June 2023
My latest article in the Stockport Express is dedicated to celebrating Stockport’s Town of Culture 2023 award and highlighting just a few of the brilliant cultural features that make our town so deserving of this title.
The Sewage Scandal
I spoke in an Opposition Day debate last month about the urgent crisis facing British waterways.
Closing the Door to Guide Dog Discrimination
Researchers have found that a large number of guide dog owners are being illegally turned away by businesses.
Open Doors
I recently attended the Open Doors 2023 World Watch list in the House of Commons. Open Doors is an organisation that works with, and highlights, the plight of persecuted Christians around the world.
Lower wages across the country than when the Conservatives came to power
New analysis reveals the Conservatives’ wholescale failure to grow the economy and to level up Britain, with figures showing that in every region in Great Britain real wages are lower now than when they came to power in 2010.
Avanti West Coast
Stockport and the North West region continues to face the consequences of a poor and entirely unreliable service being provided by Avanti West Coast.
Christmas Card Competition Winners
I am delighted to announce that my Christmas card competition has come to a close and the winners have been selected.
Anniversary of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Thirty-eight years ago, the world’s worst ever industrial disaster took place in Bhopal after a pesticide plant leaked highly toxic gas into the surrounding area. Despite the years that have passed, activists are still campaigning for justice.
Statement about SERCO-run Hotel in Stockport
I am deeply concerned by reports that Sky call centres are running de facto food banks for staff, including in Stockport.
Boundary Commission Proposals 2022
The Boundary Commission for England has now published their proposals for constituencies.
Stockport Council re-opens taxi fare consultation
After campaigning for the re-opening of Stockport Council’s consultation on a fare increase for taxis, Taxi Association SK (TASK) have succeeded and the council have confirmed that the consultation will be re-run.