Invest more in Burnley General to Reduce Wait Times says Burnley’s MP Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Burnley and Padiham’s MP Antony Higginbotham has called for continued investment at Burnley General Hospital to reduce hospital waiting times. During Health Questions in the House of Commons he raised issues with wait times at Blackburn A&E, citing it as a reason to build on the services available at Burnley, so that less people have to travel to Blackburn Royal. Speaking Parliament he said: “I'm... Westminster News
Celebrating rural Britain through the Countryside Alliance Awards 14th September 2023 The annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to public nomination, with Burnley and Padiham’s MP urging the local community to get nominating. The... Local News
Pioneer Place Opening Night 12th September 2023 Burnley’s brand-new purpose built cinema has officially opened on the new Pioneer Place development. A ceremony attended by Burnley Borough Council, Lancashire... Local News
My First Week Back: A Focus on the Economy 8th September 2023 With the summer recess over, this week I restarted the twice-weekly journey between Burnley and London. And it’s been straight back to it, with plenty to be... Opinions
Antony joins call for ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online store. 4th September 2023 Antony Higginbotham, Member of Parliament for Burnley and Padiham has signed an open letter calling on supermarkets to highlight British produce by... Local News
Pioneer Place Opening 1st September 2023 This week I wanted to pay special attention to the biggest improvement Burnley town centre has seen for many decade – the official opening of Pioneer Place... Opinions
Lancashire Business View - Antony Higginbotham MP - August 2023: LEPs and their replacement 30th August 2023 Published in the Lancashire Business View August 2023 As many who read this magazine will know, at the Budget earlier this year the Chancellor of the Exchequer... Local News
Burnley Express Column: Parliament in Recess 25th August 2023 Parliament might be in recess, but there’s plenty to cover in this column. The first has to be the outstanding effort of our Lionesses at the World Cup. The... Opinions
£4.7 million to boost NHS capacity with 27 new bed ward at Royal Blackburn Hospital 23rd August 2023 Commenting on the news Royal Blackburn Hospital is set to receive £4.7 million for a new 27 bed ward, Antony Higginbotham MP has said: Locally, we know how... Local News
MP's Coach Trip Inspires Youth Engagement 18th August 2023 Whilst the summer recess offers a unique opportunity to get out and about right across Burnley and Padiham, this week has seen me back in Westminster –but just... Opinions