One of the most persistent and serious issues raised with me since I became the Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme has been...

A targeted approach to the Winter Fuel Payment is right – but it must also be fair to those in need and to tax payers. That’s why I...

This week, FedEx announced its intention to close the depot at Parkhouse Industrial Park — a decision that puts around 400 jobs in...

To mark the recent St George’s Day celebrations, I was honoured to lead the St George’s Day and English Affairs debate in Parliament — a...

My Personally Speaking Column in The Sentinel this week Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day – a significant milestone in our...

Yesterday I spoke in the House of Commons in a debate to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War — a tribute to the...

After the recent blackouts in Spain and Portugal, in the Commons, I asked the Minister for Energy, Michael Shanks MP, how we’re...

On Sunday, it was wonderful to welcome the St George’s Day Parade to St Giles Church in Newcastle-under-Lyme. I was honoured to join the...

I'm always keen to share opportunities that could benefit local organisations here in Newcastle-under-Lyme—and the latest announcement...

On Tuesday, I had the privilege of leading a debate in the House of Commons calling on the Government to back the Coalfields Regeneration...

It was great to visit St John’s Church of England Primary School in Keele and spend time with staff and pupils. I was warmly welcomed by...

Today is World Parkinson’s Day – a chance to raise awareness of Parkinson’s, the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, and...

It was a real pleasure to be the guest speaker at the Rotary Club lunch at Newcastle Golf Club yesterday. I'm incredibly grateful for the...

🗳️ Local Elections are taking place on Thursday 1 May across Newcastle-under-Lyme. Voters will be choosing their representatives on...

Thank you to everyone in Newcastle-under-Lyme who took the time to respond to my recent survey on higher education funding. I heard from...

This week, I was pleased to welcome Darren Jones MP , the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to Silkworks, at Cross Street  in Chesterton....

With Ravensmead Primary School, in the Education Centre in Parliament It was a real pleasure to welcome pupils from Ravensmead Primary...

During the Second World War, brave pilots and navigators flew unarmed and unarmoured aircraft deep into enemy territory to gather...

On Friday, I had the pleasure of visiting the Brampton Museum as part of Visit England’s Tourism Week – a national celebration of the...