Free School Meals Wednesday, 28 October, 2020 Thank you to all constituents who have contacted me regarding the issue of Free School Meal Vouchers during the October Half Term. The below letter is being sent out to all those who have e-mailed my office and sets out my view on this important matter: Opinions
Business Support 22nd October 2020 In recognition of the challenging times ahead, the Chancellor said he would be increasing support through the existing Job Support and self-employed schemes... Articles
BBC News Interview 21st October 2020 21st October 2020 I spoke to BBC News regarding the new measures facing Bury, Ramsbottom & Tottington. I discussed how this is not the time to play the blame game or party... Media
The Today Programme 19th October 2020 19th October 2020 This morning I spoke on the Today Programme on BBC Radio 4 where I discussed the importance of all local representatives working together to combat COVID-19. I... Media
Times Radio Interview 19th October 2020 19th October 2020 This morning I spoke with Times Radio regarding what I believe the best course of action is to take to combat COVID-19 in Bury, Ramsbottom & Tottington and why... Media
Times Radio Interview 17th October 2020 17th October 2020 I spoke to Times Radio about why I believe tier 2 with a proper financial package is the correct tier for Bury, Ramsbottom & Tottington. I also spoke about why... Media
The World Tonight 15th October 2020 16th October 2020 Following a cross-party meeting with Minister Helen Whately & Professor Van Tam regarding COVID-19 Restrictions in Greater Manchester, I spoke on The World... Media
Tier 2 Restrictions for Bury, Ramsbottom & Tottington 14th October 2020 This week Bury was placed in Tier 2 of the Government’s new local Covid alert system in response to an increase in new coronavirus cases throughout the country... Local News
COVID-19 Tier 2 12th October 2020 This afternoon the Prime Minster has announced a 3 tier system for Covid restrictions in England. Bury, Ramsbottom & Tottington are in TIER 2 which means the... Local News
COVID-19 Debate 12th October 2020 12th October 2020 On the evidence provided to me, there have been no COVID outbreaks within pubs in Bury, Ramsbottom & Tottington, the latest figures provided are for the 14 day... Speeches in Parliament
Covid-19 Update | Commons debates Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been no recorded covid-19 outbreak in public houses in my constituency. Taking into account low national rates of transmission in pubs, when my...
Covid-19 Update | Commons debates Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been no recorded covid-19 outbreak in public houses in my constituency. Taking into account low national rates of transmission in pubs, when my...
Covid-19 Update | Commons debates Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been no recorded covid-19 outbreak in public houses in my constituency. Taking into account low national rates of transmission in pubs, when my...
Clause 1 - Welfare of children: 16 to 19 Academies and further education | Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Bill | Public Bill Committees If I may come back to the definition of welfare and safeguarding, one thing about the welfare of children in education is how their needs are protected by the education provider. An autistic...
Clause 1 - Welfare of children: 16 to 19 Academies and further education | Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Bill | Public Bill Committees I think this is a wonderful Bill. For those of us who have been touched by and blessed with close family members who are on the autistic spectrum, the underlying challenges and social issues that...
Covid-19 Update | Commons debates Pubs, restaurants and cafés in Bury, Ramsbottom and Tottington have invested heavily to create covid-secure environments. That is reflected in the fact that, on the last figures I have, in...
