A Very Merry Christmas to All 19 Dec 2025 I want to wish Merry Christmas to all readers. Whether you are planning a quiet…
A Major Boost for Co-operatives and Mutuals 18 Dec 2025 I am very proud to be a member of a Labour Government that has announced…
Youth Guarantee: A Fair Chance for Every Young Person 17 Dec 2025 I strongly believe that every young person should get a fair chance to get on…
Transforming Rail 15 Dec 2025 Last week I voted for the Railways Bill – a major step towards creating a…
Celebrating Business 12 Dec 2025 Last weekend, we marked Small Business Saturday – a day dedicated to celebrating the incredible…
Asylum Reform 25 Nov 2025 Last week the Labour Government announced major reforms to restore order and control to our…
Talking Business on the Tameside Reporter Podcast 20 Nov 2025 A few weeks ago, I joined Dave Sweeton at the Tameside Reporter HQ to record…
Britain Secures Landmark £8 Billion Defence Export Deal 20 Nov 2025 Big news for Britain’s defence industry and for our community. Labour has delivered the largest…
Lantern Parade Kicks Off Christmas 18 Nov 2025 Tameside is set to sparkle this festive season with a programme of events across the…
Andy Burnham Delivers Rail Fare Revolution 14 Nov 2025 Greater Manchester is about to take a major step forward in its transport journey, thanks…
Hyde Aerospace Takes Flight 08 Nov 2025 Great to visit Hyde Aero Products in Dukinfield last Friday, who are a fantastic local…
Storm Damage Repairs on Huddersfield Narrow Canal 06 Nov 2025 Recently I visited the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to see first hand the vital repair work…
Train Tameside 500 Takes Off 04 Nov 2025 I was delighted to be asked to speak at the launch of Train Tameside 500…
Digital ID Announced 01 Oct 2025 The UK is taking a major step toward modernising how we prove who we are,…
Pride In Place Funds for Hattersley 29 Sep 2025 Twenty years ago the last Labour Government began then regeneration of Hattersley, putting millions of…
5 Million More NHS Appointments 26 Sep 2025 Patients in our constituency are now getting quicker access to care, with over 5 million…
Employments Rights Law Update 24 Sep 2025 The Employment Rights Bill is now nearing the final stages of its journey through Parliament.…
Hillsborough Law Reaches Parliament 22 Sep 2025 Last week marked a historic moment in our country’s journey toward ensuring justice for all.…
RIP Ricky 20 Sep 2025 I was heartbroken to learn of the passing of Ricky Hatton, a true local legend,…
Taking on a New Cabinet Job 19 Sep 2025 As some of you will have seen, in the recent Government reshuffle, the Prime Minister…
Remembering PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes 18 Sep 2025 It is hard to believe that thirteen years have passed since the tragic loss of…