Parliament is dissolved from 30 May and there will be no Members of Parliament until after the election on 4 July. I am now Labour's Parliamentary candidate for the Rawmarsh and Conisbrough constituency. During this time I am no longer…
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, says it’s vital that the next generation remember those we have lost to war during War Graves Week. War Graves Week is the annual commemoration of the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission…
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, invited Head of Operations at England Boxing, Avoen Perryman, to see how Unity Boxing in Parkgate is linking up with the community and providing mental health support to children and adults. The club…
New figures from the House of Commons Library show that the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust last hit its target - to treat patients within 18 weeks – in November 2019. The NHS Constitution says that patients should wait no longer than 18…
England is in the grips of a deadly crisis in youth mental health while the government continues to deny the problem, says Wentworth and Dearne MP John Healey. It comes as new analysis has highlighted the severity of the crisis in youth…
John Healey MP was invited to see the brand-new home of local disability charity Social Eyes. The group has moved from the Drop-In Centre in Rawmarsh to a new facility at the Methodist Chapel on Princess Street in West Melton. The day…
John Healey MP with Usdaw representative and Wath-upon-Dearne Tesco worker Janine Bowler Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, says the government U-turn on making assaulting a shopworker a specific crime is welcome but long overdue. The…
John Healey says a Labour government will “buy British” to reduce reliance on overseas steel and support UK manufacturing. The Wentworth and Dearne MP and Shadow Defence Secretary added that the steel sector is a national asset for the…
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, is set to host a virtual funding workshop for local charities with the People’s Postcode Lottery. The session gives local charities, volunteer organisations, and community groups advice on how they can…
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, has said the introduction of the Football Governance Bill is welcome but has been “held back by government time wasting”. The legislation, introduced in Parliament today (19th March 2024) will give…
A group of Astrea Academy Dearne students have started a petition calling on the school to rethink its decision to close the Combined Cadet Force. Local cadet, Bradley Saint, contacted John Healey after being told that the group would be…
John Healey MP has written to the Transport Secretary calling on him to end the taxi sub-contracting loophole enabling drivers to avoid Rotherham’s high standards. There’s an increasing problem of taxi companies being able to sub-contract…
As you may know, Parliament passed Labour's amendment calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and for a pathway to long-term peace. You can read the full text of our Labour motion here: https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk…
John Healey MP has revealed shocking figures that show Police Community Support Officer (PCSOs) numbers have fallen by 66% across South Yorkshire under the Conservatives since 2010. Latest figures from police work force data show that in…
John Healey's campaign to put a stop to VAT being charged on the sale of defibrillators made national news as it featured on BBC Breakfast. John launched the national campaign alongside Wath based defibrillator distributor Martek Lifecare…
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, has challenged the Conservatives to slash the number of children stuck on mental health waiting lists through access to mental health professionals in every school. It comes as new analysis shows the…
John Healey has set out Labour’s plan to boost skills and drive economic growth across Rotherham and Barnsley, as data reveals years of decline in apprenticeships and training. Over the last eight years apprenticeship starts have declined…
A painting presented to John Healey by a Rotherham based veterans group aims to highlight the struggles of military veterans across the country. A print copy of “The Thousand Yard Stare” was given to the Wentworth and Dearne MP by The…
Wentworth and Dearne MP John Healey has called on the Government to end its 'bad deal for steel'. It’s after the Government and Tata steel announced plans for Port Talbot steelworks in South Wales which would cut 2,800 jobs and leave the…
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, has written to the Transport Secretary to ask why Rotherham is still waiting for HS2 blight restrictions to be lifted. It’s after the Government announced today (18th January) that it has formally…
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, is encouraging people to start a conversation over a brew as part of Samaritans Brew Monday campaign. The third Monday of January is often referred to as the most difficult day of the year- when New…
Local MP John Healey has backed bold plans that would see a new Rotherham mainline train station in Parkgate. This new station would see the reintroduction of mainline train services in Rotherham – including receiving direct London…
Rotherham’s World Cup Final referee is showing the red card to VAT on defibrillators. Howard Webb has joined Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, in campaigning to get the government to remove the 20% tax that local sports teams and…
John Healey MP’s office is closed until Wednesday 3rd January. During this time, the following information may be helpful: Citizens Advice Rotherham Tel: 0800 1448848 Rotherham Foodbank - IMPORTANT: Food parcels are available by REFERRAL…
John Healey helped get proceedings underway for this year’s Santa Dash around Manvers Lake. The Wentworth and Dearne MP set runners on their way at the weekend (Saturday 16th December) as they raised funds for cancer charity Team Verrico.…
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, attended the rededication of Thrybergh War Memorial - 100 years to the day that it was originally dedicated to the community. The memorial was originally constructed and erected adjacent to Silverwood…
John Healey made a special visit to Wath Central Primary School recently. The Wentworth and Dearne MP announced the winner of his Christmas Card Competition for 2023 at a special assembly. The winner and runners up, all aged between 3 and…
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, was at Tesco in Wath to encourage customers to put an extra item in their trolley to donate to Rotherham Foodbank this Christmas. It’s as food banks across the Trussell Trust network say they are…
John Healey has said that Labour will stop the decline of the great British high street and bring much needed banking services back to communities. Labour has announced it will accelerate the roll out of ‘banking hubs’ which help people…
Rawmarsh student, Curtis Yip, had the opportunity of a lifetime as he spoke in the House of Commons during a recent UK Youth Parliament debate. The 18-year-old was at the dispatch box as a Member of Youth Parliament for Rotherham. Curtis…