Council Backtracks on Business Bins 10 Jul 2019 I was recently contacted by a number of childminders in my constituency, who were very…
Bolton Ironman UK 2019 10 Jul 2019 On 14th July, the Ironman UK event will return to Bolton, and I would urge…
Cancellation of the Early May Bank Holiday 09 Jul 2019 I have written to the Secretary of State for Business, Rt Hon Greg Clark MP,…
Unclaimed Pension Credit 03 Jul 2019 Older peoples’ charity Independent Age has found that £3.5bn set aside to help the least…
Reviving the Onshore Wind Industry 01 Jul 2019 We need to remove the barriers the Government has put in place against onshore wind.…
Disabled Persons Railcards 27 Jun 2019 I am joining the push to encourage more accessible rail journeys in Bolton by joining …
Tougher Animal Cruelty Sentences 27 Jun 2019 I am dismayed that the Government is dragging its heels on the introduction of tougher…
Beer Duty – 2019 Autumn Budget 27 Jun 2019 The pub sector supports 900,000 jobs, generates £23 billion in economic value and provides £13…
Free TV Licences for Over 75s – Means Tested 24 Jun 2019 I am deeply disappointed by the BBC’s announcement that free TV licences for over 75s…
Labour Delivers Free Bus Travel for 16-18 years-olds 21 Jun 2019 I am delighted that the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has delivered on his…
Personal Independence Payment and Mental Health Services 20 Jun 2019 Sir David Crausby’s recent campaign on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and its strain on mental…
D-Day Commemorations 06 Jun 2019 6 June 2019 marks the 75th annual commemoration of the D-Day Landings. This is a…