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

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 VoyCharge campaign car , as it stopped off at the Wolstanton Retail Park EV charging station here in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The campaign – led by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) – is calling for better access to electric vehicle (EV) charging at the places people actually visit: tourist attractions, hotels, leisure faci

The leasehold system in England and Wales has been broken for too long. Too many leaseholders face unfair ground rents, hidden charges, poor service from managing agents, and limited control over their own homes. We’re determined to change that The Government has launched a major public consultation on the next phase of leasehold reform. 📣 This is your opportunity to help shape the future of leasehold in this country. Have your say before 26 September 2025: https://consult

Alongside local councillors, on Saturday I met with company representatives to discuss their proposal to close the local depot and relocate operations to Atherstone – a move that puts local jobs at risk. We made it clear: this decision would seriously impact the workforce. For many, commuting simply isn’t a realistic option. We challenged the claim that no suitable local site exists and put forward a viable alternative to keep FedEx in Newcastle-under-Lyme. With strong transp

One of the most persistent and serious issues raised with me since I became the Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme has been the poor state of our local roads. From vehicle damage to pedestrian hazards, constituents have made it clear that deteriorating road surfaces are causing real problems across the borough. To better capture the scale and specific locations of concern, I launched the Great Potholes Survey earlier this year. I wanted to hear directly from reside

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 welcome the Chancellor’s decision to reinstate Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners with incomes under £35,000. This change will mean over three-quarters of pensioners in England and Wales will receive the payment this winter – and it will make a real difference to many in Newcastle-under-Lyme and across the country. Since the original decision t

My Personally Speaking Column in The Sentinel this week Last week I visited Walleys Quarry landfill site, to see the works underway and the progress being made by the Environment Agency for myself. We all know how much Walleys Quarry has dominated the conversation in Newcastle-under-Lyme. After everything our community has been through – the odour, the anxiety, the unanswered questions, and the years of ignored concerns – it was important to witness the restoration efforts fi

This week, FedEx announced its intention to close the depot at Parkhouse Industrial Park — a decision that puts around 400 jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme at risk. The site has operated for over 35 years and is home to a workforce made up largely of long-serving, highly experienced local people. FedEx says it plans to replace five UK depots, including Parkhouse, with two new ‘super hubs’ in Warwickshire and Buckinghamshire. But for workers here, that amounts to being told to rel