Easter Recess Update 12th April 2024 The last couple of weeks Parliament has been on the Easter recess, giving me an opportunity to swap the weekly commute for a bit more time up here at home. That... Opinions
Expanding Childcare to Working Parents 5th April 2024 As I’ve been around Burnley and Padiham, on the doorsteps, at my advice surgeries or using more ‘modern’ tools like my Facebook Live Q&As; working parents have... Opinions
Have your say on the £20million Town's Deal 29th March 2024 Earlier this week I was speaking to a group of students from a university in the USA, about my passion for education and the role it plays in levelling up... Opinions
A look at the state of the Economy 22nd March 2024 It’s hard to believe that Wednesday marked the day when, four years ago with Covid-19 an unknown to us all, the then Chancellor and now Prime Minister unveiled... Opinions
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
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
Access to Dentistry 23rd February 2024 Making sure that you and your family can access a dental appointment as and when needed is a big priority for me. Not least because when it comes to NHS care I... Opinions
Israelis and Palestinians alike deserve a brighter future filled with peace, security, and prosperity. 16th February 2024 On Wednesday of this week, I returned from a three-day visit to Israel. This was my second visit to the country, and was alongside Parliamentarians from across... Opinions
Apprenticeship Week 9th February 2024 There’s so much that I want to talk about in this week’s column, that I simply can’t fit it all in. But here’s some of the big news. It’s National... Opinions