This Week in Parliament 12th February 2021 This week we have seen our vaccine delivery programme continue at pace with over 13 million people across the country having now received their vaccination... Opinions
Vaccination Rollout Continues at Pace 5th February 2021 This week has been an incredibly busy one, with my focus firmly fixed on our vaccination rollout; making sure that speed is of the essence and everybody in the... Opinions
Holocaust Memorial 29th January 2021 This week we commemorate the Holocaust, remembering the millions who lost their life under the brutal Nazi regime. A stark reminder of the evil that can be... Opinions
Padiham Flood Defences and an update on Vaccinations 22nd January 2021 At the beginning of this week the Met Office issued an Amber alert across much of the country, with heavy rainfall expected, including in Burnley and Padiham... Opinions
Mental Health Reforms 15th January 2021 Parity between mental health and physical health is so important. It’s something that I not only promised during the General Election campaign but which I am... Opinions
Start of a New Year 8th January 2021 Without a doubt 2021 is starting off tough. Earlier this week the Prime Minister announced the latest national lockdown, akin to what we experienced in March of... Opinions
1 January 2021: Down to the wire 1st January 2021 Negotiations with the EU have always been known to go down to the wire and this year was no different, with the Prime Minister announcing on Christmas Eve that... Opinions
Christmas 2020 25th December 2020 This year has been incredibly difficult for most people but as we reflect on what 2020 has brought, I think we can all be proud of the way our borough has come... Opinions
12 months on… 18th December 2020 Last Saturday marked 12 months since the 2019 General Election, when I had the enormous honour of being elected as your Member of Parliament. I can still... Opinions