Secretary of State in Burnley to Visit AMS Neve Friday, 26 April, 2024 The Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, The Rt Hon Lucy Frazer MP, visited Burnley on Thursday afternoon to join local MP Antony Higginbotham in visiting AMS Neve on Billington Road Industrial Estate. The visit was about shining a light on some of the amazing technology businesses based in the borough. Ms. Frazer, who sits in Cabinet was able to see a brilliant example of where... Local News
"The threat has increased. So too must our defence budget," says Antony 26th April 2024 For decades we have enjoyed a steady improvement in the global security environment. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, nations across the world took... Opinions
Defence Spending to Rise to 2.5% 25th April 2024 Burnley and Padiham’s MP has hailed the Prime Ministers announcement that defence spending is to be significantly bolstered, after raising the issue multiple... Local News
Invest more in Burnley General to Reduce Wait Times says Burnley’s MP 24th April 2024 Burnley and Padiham’s MP Antony Higginbotham has called for continued investment at Burnley General Hospital to reduce hospital waiting times. During Health... Westminster News
Antony Joins St George's Day Celebrations at Towneley Park 23rd April 2024 Member of Parliament for Burnley and Padiham, Antony Higginbotham, joined the St George's Day Celebrations this weekend in Towneley Park alongside Pendle MP... Local News
Antony Speaks about the Plan to process migrants in Rwanda 20th April 2024 One of the questions on Antony's Facebook Live was about stopping illegal immigration. And the Rwanda Scheme going through Parliament this week. It came quite... Local News
Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham: Let's spend some of the £20m. Long-Term Plan fund on making the town safer 19th April 2024 Some of a £20m. fund should be spent on making Burnley safer, says the town’s MP. The Long-Term Plan for Towns fund could help pay for more CCTV, lighting and... Local News
We Have to Keep Our Resolve to Fix Illegal Migration 19th April 2024 I’m hoping soon to see the end of the long running saga taking place in Westminster around the Government’s plan to end illegal immigration. Namely by... Local News
Antony's Facebook Live - April 18th 2024 19th April 2024 Catchup with Burnley and Padiham's MP Antony Higginbotham as he holds a Facebook Live taking your questions with Councillor Jamie McGowan 18th April 2024. Local News
Antony Visits Padiham Primary School 18th April 2024 Local Member of Parliament Antony Higginbotham visited Padiham Primary School this week as part of his School Tour, giving pupils the opportunity to quiz him on... Local News