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Tuesday, May 14

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Improving Local Transport Links

Improving local transport links, whether that be through the upgrading of the Penistone Line or enhancing rural bus services and maintaining our road systems, is a key priority for Mark. He has also championed the cause of active travel…

Friday, Apr 26

NHS Progress for Dewsbury

Prior to becoming an MP, Mark worked for companies supplying medical devices, equipment, and furniture to the NHS.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Levelling Up Survey

What do you want to see Levelling Up Funds spent on?

Thursday, Apr 11

Kirklees Council to Scrap Free Parking!

Labour-led Kirklees Council are scrapping free parking and bringing in parking charge

Tuesday, Jan 16

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Minister for Flooding, Robbie Moore, visits Mirfield

On Monday morning, Mark Eastwood MP welcomed the Flooding Minister, Robbie Moore, to Mirfield where they met local business owners and residents impacted by the major flooding events in Mirfield that have occured over the last ten years.…

Thursday, Dec 21

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Mark announces winners of annual Christmas Card competition

Mark Eastwood has announced the winners of his annual Christmas Card competition, whose designs are being featured on his Christmas Card to be sent to hundreds of people across Dewsbury, Mirfield, Kirkburton and Denby Dale.

Monday, Dec 4

18

Mark welcomes Rail Minister for £4bn TransPennine announcement

Rail Minister Huw Merriman MP has visited Ravensthorpe today to coincide with the announcement of nearly £4bn of Government investment in the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

Friday, Dec 1

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Levelling Up success featured in Autumn Statement

The Chancellor's Autumn Statement was full of great news for our area - and our success in this week's Levelling Up third round even got a mention!

Friday, Nov 24

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Mark in the Media this week

Mark's success in securing the funding for the Penistone Line has meant a slew of interviews all over the media - including BBC Look North and BBC Radio Sheffield.

Thursday, Nov 23

14

Mark meets West Bretton Parish Council over speeding concerns

Mark Eastwood has already had success with his campaign for safer rural roads, and today he met with Rob Liley - Vice Chair of West Bretton Parish Council.

Monday, Nov 20

15

Penistone Line On Track for £48 Million Upgrade!

The Government has today announced a huge £48 million investment to improve the Penistone Line between Huddersfield and Sheffield, thanks to the campaigning efforts of Yorkshire MPs Mark Eastwood, Jason McCartney and Miriam Cates.

Wednesday, Nov 15

Prime Minister's Questions - Is Kirklees Council fit for purpose?

With a growing number of failures to their name, Kirklees Council want to add new parking charges hitting local shoppers and businesses ahead of Christmas.

Monday, Nov 13

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Statement on Israel/Palestine:

Mark Eastwood MP Statement on Israel/Palestine: The events unfolding in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) are truly horrific. Israel has suffered the most horrendous terror attack in its history at the hands of Hamas,…

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Mark Commemorates Remembrance in the Constituency and Westminster

Mark Eastwood has taken part in Civic and Community events to commemorate Remembrance Season,

Friday, Nov 10

Mark voices objection to Solar Farm

Mark Eastwood is supporting local residents with objections to applications for a solar farm on the border of Wakefield and Kirklees that could have a devastating impact on local wildlife, heritage and access to green space.

Mark visits Dewsbury Water Treatment Project

Mark Eastwood has visited Yorkshire Water's Water Treatment Works site in Dewsbury to see for himself the work being done to reduce sewage discharge into UK waterways and improve the quality of our rivers.

Thursday, Nov 9

Mark takes part in Parliament Week 2023

Mark Eastwood has been taking part in UK Parliament Week activities in our local primary schools.

Friday, Nov 3

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Mark visits Whistlestop Valley

Mark has visited Whistlestop Valley in Clayton West to see the investments that have made the attraction one of the most popular days out for families in the area.

Monday, Oct 30

14

Mark attends Save The Sitlington Countryside event

Having previously met with Save The Sitlington Countryside about their campaign to prevent the giant solar farm planned for New Hall Farm in Overton, Mark Eastwood caught up with the organisers at their well-organised and well-attended…

Wednesday, Oct 18

18

Prime Minister's Questions - Mark makes a push for the Penistone Line

Mark Eastwood asked Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to include the Penistone Line in the new plans for Network North today at Prime Minister's Questions.

Friday, Oct 13

15

Mark Eastwood congratulates Westmoor Primary's new school councillors

Mark Eastwood visited Westmoor Primary school to congratulate the newly elected members of the School Council and present them with certificates to recognise the achievement.

Thursday, Oct 12

Apprentices are key to growth for Clayton West rail firm

Mark Eastwood has visited Clayton West based AUS, to see how the rail industry success story has apprentices at its heart.

Tuesday, Oct 10

Lantern Festival lights up Dewsbury Town Centre

Mark Eastwood has praised the Dewsbury Lantern Festival, held in honour of World Mental Health day.

Saturday, Oct 7

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Mark Eastwood supports Hospice Week 2023 with Kirkwood Cuppa and tour

Mark Eastwood has kicked off Hospice Care Week 2023 by holding his own "Kirkwood Cuppa" - The Kirkwood's annual fundraising coffee morning.

Friday, Oct 6

15

Mark visits Jay-Be Beds to celebrate Santander partnership

Mark Eastwood has visited Dewsbury business Jay-Be Beds to find out how their partnership with Santander and UK Export Finance is unlocking trade opportunities all over the world.

Sunday, Oct 1

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Mark Eastwood announces £20 million for Dewsbury Levelling Up

Mark Eastwood has welcomed a Levelling Up bonus announced for Dewsbury Town Centre.

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Mark's Latest Survey - Your Priorities for Policing and Crime

We’ve recruited 974 new police officers for West Yorkshire. Let's make sure they focus on YOUR priorities.

Saturday, Sep 30

Mark and Moonlight Trust Celebrate BBC Awards Win

Local Dewsbury charity Moonlight Trust has been announced as the winner of BBC Radio Leeds’ Make A Difference awards, after a nomination by their MP Mark Eastwood.

Friday, Sep 29

Mark stops in to Charlesworth Court for Macmillan Coffee Morning

Mark is well known for enjoying a cup of tea and a chat, so he couldn't resist stopping by Charlesworth Court to sample the cakes and bakes made by residents and staff in aid of Macmillan.

Thursday, Sep 21

Mark slams Kirklees leisure failures

Mark Eastwood has slammed Kirklees Council's financial mismanagement amid reports of permanent closures being considered for Dewsbury's leisure centre.