Live Animal Exports Banned - a great day for animal welfare says Burnley's MP Thursday, 16 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 the live export of animals for slaughter or fattening. The bill marks a significant milestone in animal protection legislation with the decision reflecting a collective commitment to safeguarding the welfare of millions of farm animals... Westminster News
Holiday Activities and Food Programme 3rd August 2023 Speak with any parent and summer is always met with a mixture of emotions. Children may celebrate the time off school, but potential worry kicks in as keeping... Opinions
My Summer Surgery Tour is Back 28th July 2023 A normal week involves a lot of travel to and from London. But with Parliament now in recess I’ve been travelling a lot here in Burnley and Padiham instead... Opinions
Antony's Community-Driven Summer Surgery Tour: Week One 27th July 2023 The Member of Parliament for Burnley and Padiham Antony Higginbotham has completed the first week of his annual Summer Surgery Tour. As part of his mission to... Local News
Antony Joins Local Businesses at Chamber of Commerce Event 26th July 2023 Antony Higginbotham, Member of Parliament for Burnley and Padiham spoke at the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce this week. The event, hosted by the... Local News
An Alternative to the Doom and Gloom Brigade 21st July 2023 You don’t have to look far for some news story that’s got negativity or doom and gloom front and centre. In fact, a lot of the time it feels like that’s all the... Opinions
Morrisons First to Bring Budget Range Products to Smaller Stores Thanks to Questioning from Burnley MP 19th July 2023 Following questioning by Burnley and Padiham’s MP Antony Higginbotham the CEO of one of the UKs largest supermarkets has confirmed that own-brand budget range... Local News
Major boost to businesses in Burnley and Padiham as UK formally signs biggest trade deal since Brexit 17th July 2023 Leaving the EU has allowed us to develop an independent trade policy and forge closer economic and diplomatic ties with the world’s fastest growing economies... Westminster News
Expanding Apprenticeships 14th July 2023 Having the opportunity to build a decent life for yourself is something I want to see afforded to every single resident of Burnley and Padiham. It’s why you’ll... Opinions
Fines for Flying Tipping Set to More than Double 11th July 2023 On-the spot fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping are set to more than double as government backed changes, supported by Conservative MPs and local MP... Local News