Working to deliver world class healthcare for residents Friday, 15 March, 2024 When I first got elected, back in December 2019, the first conversation I had with the Health Secretary was about Burnley General. I was keen to work with him, as he was me, to look at how we cement its position as a hub for modern healthcare. I then followed this up with a question to the Prime Minister in PMQs – my first – where I asked the PM to work with me on achieving that aim. Just a few... Local News
The Spring Budget 8th March 2024 The backdrop to this week’s Budget was not an easy one. In just four years our country has experienced a global pandemic, war breaking out in Europe, and high... Opinions
Antony's Facebook Live Budget Special - March 7th 2024 7th March 2024 Burnley and Padiham's MP Antony Higginbotham holds a Facebook Live with Councillor Jamie McGowan 7th March 2024 Local News
Budget hailed as a Boost to Business 6th March 2024 Antony Higgibotham MP has welcomed the Conservative Government’s Budget which cuts taxes for businesses in Burnley and Padiham, strengthening the economy and... Westminster News
Antony says stick to the plan as he welcomes Budget which puts families in Burnley and Padiham first 6th March 2024 Antony Higginbotham MP has welcomed the Conservative Government’s Budget, sticking to the plan and supporting more families across Burnley and Padiham with the... Westminster News
Antony backs new tax cut for working families in Burnley and Padiham 6th March 2024 Burnley and Padiham’s MP has welcomed a tax cut worth £900 for the average worker following today’s budget. By sticking to the plan, and more than halving... Westminster News
£200 million of joint government and industry funding for aerospace R&D projects 5th March 2024 Ahead of the Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a significant investment package in both the aerospace and manufacturing sectors, as part of the... Westminster News
Burnley’s high street Heritage Action Zone success celebrated 1st March 2024 Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham joined council representatives, members of the public, and Historic England to celebrate the success of the town’s High Street... Local News
Haffners Pies Recognised at Special Number 10 Reception 1st March 2024 Haffners Pies have been recognised with an invitation to attend a special reception at 10 Downing Street this week. Invited by Burnley and Padiham’s Member of... Local News
Transport Funding & Projects 1st March 2024 This week has been a big one for transport. Anyone who follows my social media will know that I have consistently been raising our transport infrastructure in... Opinions