The choice this Thursday is between Antony or another Labour ???? candidate. And we know what their local record is... ❌ The closure of our A&E ❌ Schools lumbered with PFI contracts ❌ Never seen or heard from. It was never good enough! And…
Antony's record is one of delivery - now with the boundary changes he's the candidate for Burnley, Padiham, Brierfield, Clover Hill and Reedley. And so here's what he's offering you...
ANTONY HIGGINBOTHAM: ???? Politics to me isn't some lofty career ambition. It's not about Westminster. It's about you, your family, my family, us, and how we can continue to improve our area. That's why in this election I'm asking for your…
It’s easy to underestimate the importance of keeping inflation under control. Because for all the talk of economic growth, jobs and skills which we’re pushing ahead with in Burnley and Padiham, inflation is the single biggest danger to…
A personal word from Antony following today's news: As you will have seen the Prime Minister has now called a General Election for the 4th July which means as I seek another 4 years as your MP I will be fighting for every vote.
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 join CPTPP
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 issues faced by residents in Burnley and Padiham. Because for all the good that…
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.
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.
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 compassion more clearly than almost anywhere else, is our social security and…
One of the questions on Antony's Facebook Live was about stopping illegal immigration. And the Rwanda Scheme going through Parliament this week. It came quite late on so for those who didn't tune in on the night, or missed this part here…
I’m hoping soon to see the end of the long running saga taking place in Westminster around the Government’s plan to end illegal immigration. Namely by processing claims in a third country; the Rwanda Plan.
Catchup with Burnley and Padiham's MP Antony Higginbotham as he holds a Facebook Live taking your questions with Councillor Jamie McGowan 18th April 2024.
Local Member of Parliament Antony Higginbotham visited Padiham Primary School this week as part of his School Tour, giving pupils the opportunity to quiz him on his role as an MP.
The last couple of weeks Parliament has been on the Easter recess, giving me an opportunity to swap the weekly commute for a bit more time up here at home. That’s always valuable to me, because one of the things I love most in this role is…
As I’ve been around Burnley and Padiham, on the doorsteps, at my advice surgeries or using more ‘modern’ tools like my Facebook Live Q&As; working parents have told me of the difficulties faced with childcare.
Earlier this week I was speaking to a group of students from a university in the USA, about my passion for education and the role it plays in levelling up opportunity. And in explaining my role, I also told them a bit about Burnley. Most…
MP Antony Higginbotham welcomed the Conservative Party Chairman this week to speak with and listen to the needs of farmers from across Burnley and Padiham.
On Thursday evening Antony held a Facebook Live where he took a whole range of questions on topics such as local policing, adult social care, SSB Law and Padiham's Greenway bridge. Starting later at 7pm it lasted a hour with plenty to…
Extra resources are being put into SEND school places as the Government announces an additional £19.2 million for LCC to boost places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Waitrose and Co-op have become the latest supermarkets to launched ‘Best of British’ sections on their websites in the ongoing cross-Party campaign supported by Burnley and Padiham’s MP which called on the nation’s supermarkets to make it…