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