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 to stand in solidarity with the 153,000 people across the UK who are living with it every day. Earlier this month, I joined Parkinson’s UK at a special event in Parliament. I had the privilege of hearing directly from people affected by Parkinson’s about the daily challenges they face – whether that’s waiting too long for specialist care, n

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 warm welcome and excellent hospitality shown by all those who attended. The Rotary Club has a long and proud history of serving our community, and it was a privilege to spend time with members who give so much to support local causes. Thank you again to everyone at the Rotary Club for all that you do – and for having me along for such a lov

🗳️ Local Elections are taking place on Thursday 1 May across Newcastle-under-Lyme. Voters will be choosing their representatives on Staffordshire County Council, and in Knutton and Loggerheads there will also be by-elections for Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. To vote, you must: ✅ Be registered by 11:59pm on Friday 11 April ✅ Bring photo ID to the polling station If you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID (such as a passport, driving licence, or eligible bus pass),

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 students, members of staff, graduates, and family members who are worried about the future of our colleges and universities. Your responses described course closures, job losses, increased pressure on staff, and students struggling to access the support they need. Your submissions were formally sent to the Education Select Committee ahead of

This week, I was pleased to welcome Darren Jones MP , the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to Silkworks, at Cross Street in Chesterton. Over 100 new affordable homes will be built on this site and across two others in our area, thanks to the Government’s £2 billion investment in social and affordable housing – the biggest boost to housing of its kind in a generation. This isn’t just about national figures or announcements – it’s about real change right here in Newcastle-und

With Ravensmead Primary School, in the Education Centre in Parliament It was a real pleasure to welcome pupils from Ravensmead Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme to Parliament this week. During their visit, we had the chance to sit down for a Q&A, and I was genuinely impressed by their thoughtful questions and curiosity. It’s always a joy to see young people so engaged and eager to learn more about how our democracy works. Visits like these are a reminder of the importanc

During the Second World War, brave pilots and navigators flew unarmed and unarmoured aircraft deep into enemy territory to gather critical intelligence. They served in the Photographic Reconnaissance Units (PRU)—and their work helped shape the course of the war. Flying solo missions in Spitfires and Mosquitos, the PRU captured more than 26 million aerial photographs across all theatres of operation. The intelligence they gathered supported some of the most critical decisions

On Friday, I had the pleasure of visiting the Brampton Museum as part of Visit England’s Tourism Week – a national celebration of the places, people, and businesses that make our tourism sector so special. During my visit, I met with representatives from our local tourism industry to discuss the opportunities and challenges they face, and how we can work together to strengthen what Newcastle-under-Lyme has to offer. From cultural attractions and historic sites to local hospit

This week in Parliament, I raised serious concerns about the Government’s proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). While it’s right to support people into work, any reform to PIP must be introduced fairly, with compassion, and with the voices of disabled people at its heart. The Government’s own impact assessment raised further worrying questions, and I made it clear to Ministers that these cannot be ignored. I asked the Minister to meet with me to go through