Following my meeting with the Steel Minister earlier this week, the Business and Trade Secretary came to Scunthorpe steelworks this week. It's great to have the Secretary come and visit, as she is able to see once again the quality of work…
I was really delighted to visit Scunthorpe Mens Shed today. They do a lot of fantastic work for members of our community, giving people somewhere to go to learn new skills and make new friends, as well as giving back to their community…
This is my statement on the news that has come from the LIBERTY Steel today. As always, if any residents have any issues or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
There have been lots of wonderful things going on in and around Scunthorpe over the past month, and Westminster has been as busy as ever! I am always keen to make sure that everyone in my constituency is well aware of all the great work…
There was a statement on Tata Steel in Port Talbot in the Commons this week, and I wanted to take this chance to ensure that Scunthorpe's voice was also heard as this statement took place.
Continuing in my campaign to prevent cardiac death in the young, I was able to meet with the Minister responsible for the Government's efforts on this issue - Dame Andrea Leadsom MP.
Last week, the Prime Minister increased defence spending to 2.5% of our GDP by 2030, this would make Britain the biggest defence power in Europe. This is no mean feat, and is an absolutely vital tool in ensuring that British values and…
Many of you will know my close work with the Ayling family, following the sudden loss of their son, Nathan, to an undetected cardiac disease. I know how important this issue is to so many in our area, and so I was privileged to be able to…
I was really pleased this week to be in the chamber to watch Matt Hancock MP presenting the Ten Minute Rule Bill on Neurodivergent Conditions (Screening and Teacher Training). This is a Bill I’m personally supporting.
As soon as the new Minister for Steel was appointed, I made sure to get in touch and let him know how important this is to our area. He’ll continue to hear from me a lot!
One of my promises when I was elected was to help our local community groups, I often do that by using my office to support local groups to access funding with support in writing bids. We recently supported Cadney All Saints PCC with their…
It was great to have Transport Minister Anthony Browne MP here in Scunthorpe to welcome funding for our area to increase electric vehicle charging points. Government investment is coming to Scunthorpe in its millions, meaning that we are…
More improvements to local bus services! Residents may know that NLC has recently been given almost £2m from the Govt to improve local bus services, and we’re starting to see the impact.
Thousands of over 60s who have reached state pension age, disabled residents and their carers across North Lincolnshire have had their free enhanced travel passes protected once again this year.
North Lincolnshire Council has recently received more than £1m from the Government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan and more recently received an additional £965,000 from the £150m to improve bus services across the North. I’m glad to see…
Last week I had a meeting with the Sports Minister to talk about the Football Governance Bill and the new Football Regulator. I’ve taken a keen interest in this issue after the troubles Scunthorpe United Football Club has had over recent…
We all know how important farmers and farmland are here in our community, with Greater Lincolnshire being responsible for an astounding 10% of England's agricultural output.
It remains as important as ever that everyone in our communities receive the support they need, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Here in Scunthorpe we know more than most about how important it is to ensure our local football clubs are protected, whether that be its' heritage, financial sustainability, or other key issues.
Good news! North Lincs Council has taken another step to save money and cut emissions with four new sites set to receive cut-price electricity through a hugely successful solar panel scheme.
Last Friday I was invited to John Leggott College here in Scunthorpe to talk to the women employed there in leadership roles about my life as an MP. The programme was designed to bring these leaders together to grow aspirations and develop…
Sport is central to our national identity, and it remains as important as ever that the Government finds ways to boost the presence of grassroots sports activities and facilities across the nation, including right here in Scunthorpe.