A Queen’s Speech for Recovery and Opportunity 13th May 2022 This week Parliament began a new session and as is customary, the Queen’s Speech kicked off the week’s proceedings with all the pomp and ceremony that makes our... Opinions
2021-22 Parliamentary Session 6th May 2022 Last week Parliament prorogued, ending the Parliamentary session that began last May. And during this session a huge amount has been achieved, including 19 core... Opinions
Teamwork in Politics is what enables change to happen.. 29th April 2022 When I first got elected I made a pledge to do politics differently. Not to be like Labour, hiding away and speaking to residents only at election time, but... Opinions
A week of Debate 22nd April 2022 With Parliament back from recess this week it’s been incredibly busy, with huge amounts of legislation needing to be finalised before Parliament ends this... Opinions
Parliament in Recess 8th April 2022 A typical week involves a lot of travelling to and from London. But with Parliament in recess, the travel that has kept me busy this week is to locations across... Opinions
A Better Start for Every Child 1st April 2022 For me the very heart of levelling up is ensuring we have a world class education system that empowers people within our borough. Because education brings... Opinions
Supporting Culture and Heritage in Burnley and Padiham 18th March 2022 One of the things that makes our borough such a fantastic place is the rich culture, history, and heritage we have. We were one of the centres of the industrial... Opinions
Antony: Ensuring Security of Energy Supply 11th March 2022 It’s now two weeks since Russian tanks rolled over the border into Ukrainian territory and the images we will all have seen on the news or social media have... Opinions
For Ukraine: We Must Act 4th March 2022 Over the last week, as Russia has continued its brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, many in Burnley and Padiham will have been watching on in sheer... Opinions