Burnley Express Column: The numbers have to come down to be sustainable says Burnley and Padiham's MP 8th December 2023 It would be no understatement to say that whenever I’m out, whether that’s knocking on doors or holding one of my open surgeries, the issue of immigration is... Opinions
Burnley Express Column: Change is afoot in Lancashire 1st December 2023 Who isn’t proud to be from Lancashire? We powered the industrial revolution - established football as a major game - invented the jet engine - have some amazing... Opinions
Burnley Express Column: Tax Cuts and Job Creation in Autumn Statement 24th November 2023 This week the Chancellor announced the Autumn Statement. Always a big moment in the political calendar, this covered some major areas. And it followed my speech... Opinions
The Unseen Realities. Understanding the Israel-Gaza Struggle 17th November 2023 There’s lots that I could cover in this column. A Cabinet Reshuffle, inflation dropping to 4.6%, the Supreme Court decision, emergency legislation on... Opinions
Supporting Long-Term Decisions 10th November 2023 In a historic moment this week King Charles III set out the Government's agenda for the next Parliamentary session in the first King’s Speech in 70 years. It... Opinions
Apprenticeships, Downing Street and Levelling Up 27th October 2023 Every week I make it my mission to talk up our borough, as well as working to make it even better. This week I got to do that again, but this time alongside... Opinions
Condemning Terrorism and Supporting Peace 19th October 2023 Last week we watched in horror as Israel – a friend and ally – came under attack from Hamas, a barbarous terrorist group. On that day, 7th October 2023, more... Opinions
Securing Investment for Our Area 13th October 2023 When I became the MP, I promised to reverse the long-standing trend that had taken root in Westminster – namely that Burnley and Padiham didn’t matter... Opinions
Conference, HS2 and a Visit from the PM 6th October 2023 I can’t start this column in any other way than mentioning the amazing visit we had on Sunday from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife. The third visit by a... Opinions