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...

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

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

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...

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

This week in Parliament, I raised serious concerns about the Government’s proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). While...

A well-connected transport system is vital — for our local economy, for our health and wellbeing, and for building pride in our...

In Parliament, I recently raised my concerns with the Foreign Secretary about the worsening situation in Gaza. The breakdown of the...

Grateful to all my Labour colleagues who spoke in my debate on Government Support for Coalfields yesterday. There was a real commitment...