A message from Antony Friday, 5 July, 2024 By now I’m sure many of you will have seen the news. Despite the national polls and losses, I had hoped we could buck the trend locally and I could get over the line to continue serving as your MP. But it wasn’t to be. The last four and a half years, serving as your Member of Parliament, has been the privilege of my life. So much has been achieved despite the most challenging of times, and that... Local News
Huge Opportunities Opening up for Local Exporters as the UK Ratifies Membership of the CPTPP 20th May 2024 Burnley and Padiham’s MP Antony Higginbotham is welcoming the “huge opportunities opening up for local businesses” as the UK formally ratifies the agreement to... Westminster News
Faster Treatment – More Choice 17th May 2024 Last week I welcomed the Minister for Health to Blackburn Hospital. I did so as a big part of my role is making sure that Government really understands the... Opinions
Live Animal Exports Banned - a great day for animal welfare says Burnley's MP 16th May 2024 In a historic move for animal welfare, the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill has successfully passed its final stage in Parliament, heralding an end to... Westminster News
An Update on SSB Law 10th May 2024 An update by Burnley and Padiham’s MP Antony Higginbotham about those facing legal bills due to the collapse of SSB Law. Local News
This week: Exports, Skills, Downing Street and a visit to Blackburn Hospital 10th May 2024 It’s fair to say that there is no such thing as a typical week, with this week showing a good example of the variety of work taking place. The long bank holiday... Opinions
Burnley’s MP Brings Minister to Blackburn A&E 9th May 2024 MP Antony Higginbotham and other East Lancashire MPs welcomed the Minister for Health and Social Care Helen Whately MP to Royal Blackburn Hospital this week... Local News
Facebook Live 9th May 2024 9th May 2024 Burnley and Padiham's MP Antony Higginbotham holds a Facebook Live taking questions from residents with Councillor Jamie McGowan. Topics covered include: ➡️... Local News
Giant Leap Recognised in Number 10 Reception 6th May 2024 Giant Leap Nursery based in Burnley have been recognised with an invitation to attend a special reception at 10 Downing Street. Invited by Burnley and Padiham’s... Local News
When it comes to our generous welfare system, the default question should always be, what work you can do, not what you can’t. 3rd May 2024 One of the greatest attributes of our country is the desire and ability to help those who are in genuine need. And one of the areas where we see our national... Opinions
