Animal Welfare Protections Strengthened in King’s Speech 7th November 2023 Burnley and Padiham’s MP has welcomed the Government’s decision in the King’s Speech 2023 to ban live animal exports. Building on the UK’s world-leading animal... Westminster News
Boost to Energy Security as Government Confirms Plans for a New Energy Sovereignty Bill 7th November 2023 The King’s Speech drew a stark contrast between the Government and Opposition today as the Conservative Government confirmed they will bring forward the... Westminster News
Long-term decisions laid out in the first King’s Speech in 70 years 7th November 2023 King Charles III set out the Government’s agenda for the next Parliamentary session in the first King’s Speech in 70 years today. Attended by both members of... Westminster News
PM speech on Net Zero: 20 September 2023 20th September 2023 Let me get straight to it. I know people in our country are frustrated with our politics. I know they feel that much gets promised, but not enough is delivered... Westminster News
Speaker's Fund Open for Applications 10th August 2023 Burnley and Padiham's MP Antony Higginbotham is encouraging local groups to apply for up to £500 worth of funding from The Speaker’s 'Democracy For All' Small... Westminster News
Major boost to businesses in Burnley and Padiham as UK formally signs biggest trade deal since Brexit 17th July 2023 Leaving the EU has allowed us to develop an independent trade policy and forge closer economic and diplomatic ties with the world’s fastest growing economies... Westminster News
Antony raises fuel prices in Parliament. 6th July 2023 Burnley and Padiham's MP Antony Higginbotham has raised fuel prices in Parliament. Westminster News
Antony Pledges Support to Burnley and Padiham's Upland Farmers 6th July 2023 Speaking in support of uplands farmers within Burnley and Padiham local MP Antony Higginbotham queried the Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries on the... Westminster News
Lancashire Police Launches Operation Centurion to Combat Anti-Social Behaviour 3rd July 2023 Speaking in support of a new crackdown on anti-social behaviour, local MP Antony Higginbotham has welcomed Operation Centurion which will see ‘almost 2,500... Westminster News