Putting our high streets back in local hands
This week, I was honoured to welcome the Prime Minister, Angela Rayner and Mayor Claire Ward to Ilkeston, to talk about town centres.
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July round-up: out and about across Erewash
Like every month as your MP, July has been a month spent listening to residents, supporting local businesses, celebrating community organisations and taking the concerns of local people back into Parl
David Amess adjournment debate
Last week I spoke in the David Amess adjournment debate, ahead of the summer recess. I covered all sorts!
June: community, opportunity and local pride
As ever, much of my time has been spent meeting residents, supporting local organisations, listening to concerns and making the case for our area in Westminster and beyond.
Talking grassroots sport
Yesterday, I spoke in a debate on sport and youth services, highlighting some of our local teams, clubs and facilities, alongside work the government is doing to support them.
Why I'm backing Andy Burnham
My thoughts on why Andy Burnham is the right person to be the next Prime Minister.
My statement on the Prime Minister's resignation
This morning, Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party. I believe that he will be able to look back at his time in government and be proud of its achieve
May: Broadening my experiences
From new protections for renters and the future of British industry, to conversations on our doorsteps and in our town centres, May has been busy, varied and rooted in our community.
The King's Speech
This week, the King attended parliament to introduce the next phase of this Labour government and I spoke yesterday in the associated debate.
April: Springtime progress across Erewash and the country
April has been a particularly busy month, spanning everything from community visits and casework to national policy developments and my first full weeks as a Parliamentary Private Secretary.
March: A big step forward for Erewash
March was a big month for me, with lots going on and plenty to report, ending with some really exciting personal news! Here’s what I’ve been up to this month.
Disability access at Long Eaton train station
When the opportunity came for a debate on Transport Accessibility for Disabled People, I took the opportunity to raise Long Eaton train station in parliament.
Buses, trains and automobiles...
Earlier this year, I spoke about transport in Erewash, highlighting some local issues with buses and trains.
Tackling student loans
Yesterday, I spoke about the mess in the student loans system and about how we might solve some of the issues.
Productivity and growth in the East Midlands
My contribution to today's Westminister Hall debate on productivity and economic growth in the East Midlands
February: Apprenticeships, brass bands and community housing
February has been a month rooted in community, opportunity and the steady, often unseen work that makes a difference both here in Erewash and down in Westminster.
How can we improve children's safety online?
Here's my fireside thoughts on children's safety online.
January: Crisp mornings and community work
The longest month of the year, but that means more time for doing stuff!
Should universities have a statutory duty of care?
Here's my fireside thoughts on whether universities should have a statutory duty of care.
December: Rounding off the year
December was a month of schools, community halls, small businesses, charity fundraisers, church fêtes, sports clubs and conversations that range from the deeply serious to the joyfully trivial.