Walleys Quarry has been at the heart of community concern in Newcastle‑under‑Lyme for far too long. Residents have lived with the consequences of poor management and a lack of accountability, and it’s vital that progress continues to be made to restore the site safely and hold those responsible to account. Today, I have written to Mary Creagh CBE MP, the Minister for Nature, following her recent correspondence with Newcastle‑under‑Lyme Borough Council. In this, I reiterated m

Presenting the Petition to Parliament (14 October 2025) Yesterday, I presented a petition to the House of Commons on behalf of residents across Newcastle-under-Lyme calling for urgent action to improve safety at the A500 Audley slip road. This is an issue that local people have been raising with me for some time. The junction where the A500 slip road meets Alsager Road has seen far too many accidents and near-misses — and it’s clear that changes are needed to make this stretc

I’ve called on Staffordshire County Council to reverse its decision to cut funding for a vital Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...

This week, I wrote to the Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council about asylum accommodation, calling for clear communication with...

Full Interview with Stuart George on Radio Stoke (25 September 2025)

On Friday, I had the great pleasure of visiting The Victoria – known to so many of us as The Little Vic – to present Julie, Sarah, and their fantastic team with the award for Newcastle-under-Lyme's Best Pub 2025.

Over the last few weeks, many residents in Madeley have been in touch with me about Lightspeed Broadband’s plans to put up telegraph...

Full interview with Susan Hanks on Radio Stoke Yesterday, I joined BBC Radio Stoke to talk about the news that Deakin’s Yard, the new...

Earlier this week, I was delighted to host a coffee morning at Betley Village Hall, bringing local people together over a cuppa and a...

I am aware of rumours circulating about the future use of Gordon Court in Knutton – and of a protest now being planned in response to...

Earlier today, I received the news that the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire had taken the decision to suspend Chief...

I spoke in the final debate before Parliament’s summer recess to reflect on my first year as your MP.

Alongside local councillors, on Saturday I met with company representatives to discuss their proposal to close the local depot and...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

Outside the Tri Services and Veterans Support Centre on Hassell Street On Friday I was proud to welcome the Minister for Veterans, Al...