"We are determined to ensure that our people, particularly our young people, are able to access the jobs and opportunities that they deserve." I led an adjournment debate on Jobs and Employment Opportunities in Staffordshire last week (26 October 2026). During the debate, I spoke about the need to create more jobs and opportunities across Staffordshire, ensure young people have access to the skills they need, and help communities like those across Newcastle-under-Lyme thrive.

"Our community is a great place and is home to good, hard-working, decent people. They deserve every little bit of help announced yesterday to make life that little bit more manageable, and there is much to welcome." The Chancellor, John Healey, delivered the Budget last Wednesday (28 October 2026), and the debate continued in the House of Commons until Tuesday (4 November 2026). During my speech on Thursday (29 October 2026), I set out the issues that matter most to people a