On site with representatives from Audley Parish Council, National Highways, Staffordshire County Council and Staffordshire Police. This morning, I brought representatives from National Highways, Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire Police, Audley Parish Council and the office of Sarah Russell MP – Member of Parliament for Congleton – together on site at the Audley A500 slip road to press for further safety improvements. Residents have been raising concerns about this j

I have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to press the case for members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS), including many here in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Since my election, I’ve heard from constituents who dedicated their working lives to powering our country through Britain’s coal industry – people who rightly expect fairness and recognition for their service. Since the Labour Government took office in July 2024, important progress has been made t

I have today been informed by the NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board that Betley GP surgery will close at the end of March 2026. The current providers have taken the decision to hand back their contract for personal reasons, and the private premises currently used for the surgery will not be available after that point. While services will continue as normal until March 2026, this will understandably be worrying news for residents who rely on the surger