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Labour Introduces Historic Hillsborough Law
Today marks an historic moment for justice and transparency in our country. This Labour Government has introduced the Public Office...
Sep 18


World Sepsis Day – UK Sepsis Trust Parliamentary Drop-In
Mike Wood MP, Harry Redknapp, Adam Jogee MP, Lord Craig Mackinlay Today is World Sepsis Day . I recently attended a parliamentary drop-in...
Sep 13


Calling for a formal apology for victims of historic forced adoptions
Questions to the Leader of the House (11 September 2025) Thousands of women across the United Kingdom were coerced into giving up their...
Sep 12


VJ Day 80: Reflections in Parliament
My full speech in the House of Commons (21-07-2025) It was an honour to speak in Parliament in the debate on Victory over Japan Day, held...
Aug 15


VJ Day 80: Visit to the National Memorial Arboretum
It was a privilege to visit the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those from...
Aug 15
Occupation of Gaza: Letter to the Foreign Secretary
Text of my letter to the Foreign Secretary: Dear Secretary of State, Re: Military Occupation of Gaza I am writing to you today to raise...
Aug 6


My Reflections as Parliament Breaks for Summer
I spoke in the final debate before Parliament’s summer recess to reflect on my first year as your MP.
Jul 23


Backing Bon VoyCharge: Let’s make EV travel easier across the UK
Signing the car at Wolstanton Retail Park EV Charging Point On Thursday I had the privilege of becoming the first MP to sign the Bon...
Jul 21


Have Your Say: Fixing the Broken Leasehold System
The leasehold system in England and Wales has been broken for too long. Too many leaseholders face unfair ground rents, hidden charges,...
Jul 14


Statement: Winter Fuel Payments
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...
Jun 9


Celebrating England: Leading the St George's Day and English Affairs Debate in Parliament
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...
May 8


Honouring the Greatest Generation — Marking 80 Years Since the End of WWII
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...
May 7


Dept. of Energy Security & Net Zero Questions: Energy Resilience and Cyber-Security
After the recent blackouts in Spain and Portugal, in the Commons, I asked the Minister for Energy, Michael Shanks MP, how we’re...
Apr 30


Backing Our Coalfield Communities: Why I Called on the Government to Support the CRT
On Tuesday, I had the privilege of leading a debate in the House of Commons calling on the Government to back the Coalfields Regeneration...
Apr 24


World Parkinson’s Day: Standing Up for People with Parkinson’s in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Today is World Parkinson’s Day – a chance to raise awareness of Parkinson’s, the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, and...
Apr 11


Thank you to everyone who shared their views on the higher education funding crisis
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...
Apr 9


Supporting a National Memorial for the Unsung WWII Heroes of the Photographic Reconnaissance Units
During the Second World War, brave pilots and navigators flew unarmed and unarmoured aircraft deep into enemy territory to gather...
Apr 1


PIP Reforms Must Be Fair and Compassionate
This week in Parliament, I raised serious concerns about the Government’s proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). While...
Mar 28


Speaking Up for Peace in Gaza
In Parliament, I recently raised my concerns with the Foreign Secretary about the worsening situation in Gaza. The breakdown of the...
Mar 24


Commemorating the Diglake Mining Disaster
130 years ago, 77 men and boys lost their lives in the Diglake Mining Disaster in Bignall End. This anniversary is a moment to remember...
Jan 30
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