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Wednesday, Dec 10

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Conservatives force Labour to think again over controversial plans for Yarm High Street

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Stockton’s Labour Council has been forced to extend a new consultation over their plans to redevelop Yarm High Street after residents were left in uproar at the botched proposals. The plans included ‘rusty’ plant pots and the removal of…

Wednesday, Oct 29

14

Matt Vickers 'delighted' as Banking Hub confirmed for Yarm

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Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has spoken of his delight as LINK confirms a Banking Hub will be coming to Yarm, following the local MP’s petition and campaign.LINK, the UK’s Cash Access and ATM network, has today announced Yarm…

Monday, Oct 27

Stockton Labour Council blasted as MP calls decision to axe 11 playparks without consultation ‘A total disgrace’

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Matt Vickers, MP for Stockton West, has slammed Labour-run, Stockton Borough Council following its decision decided to phase out 11 children’s playparks across the borough, despite no meaningful public consultation or engagement on the…

Friday, Oct 17

12

MP calls for Banking Hub in Yarm

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Matt Vickers, Member of Parliament for Stockton West, has formally called on LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network, to establish a Banking Hub in Yarm. LINK is responsible for identifying communities that need improved access to cash…

Saturday, Oct 11

16

Conservatives force Stockton’s Labour Council to debate lack of consultation on controversial plans for Yarm High Street

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The Conservatives will force Stockton Borough Council to debate their controversial plans for Yarm High Street, following widespread concerns over the Council’s failure to properly consult with residents and businesses.A survey conducted…

Monday, Aug 4

Triumph for local MP Matt Vickers as work begins to demolish the Golden Eagle

Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has spoken of his delight at the news work will begin today to demolish the Golden Eagle in Thornaby. The local MP has fought a long-running campaign to have the eyesore removed.The work to demolish…

Saturday, Aug 2

23

Labour u-turn on introducing parking charges at Preston Park after campaign from local MP Matt Vickers

Stockton’s Labour Council has U-turned on the introduction of parking charges at Preston Park, following a campaign led by local MP Matt Vickers and Conservative councillors.Earlier this year, the local MP launched a survey regarding the…

Wednesday, Jul 23

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Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers ‘delighted’ after Post Office campaign success.

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Matt Vickers has spoken of his delight after Royal Mail bosses confirmed a new Post Office will open in Stockton Town Centre on 29th September 2025.The local MP has been fighting to protect the future of the Post Office on Stockton’s High…

Tuesday, Jul 22

15

Stockton MP Matt Vickers promoted to Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party

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Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has been promoted to Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party.The local MP will work alongside Kevin Hollinrake – the MP for Thirsk and Malton – to take the fight to the failing Labour government…

Friday, Jun 13

10

Matt blasts Stockton’s Labour Council for opening the door to too many asylum seekers

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Local MP Matt Vickers has slammed Stockton’s Labour Council for opening the doors to asylum seekers – with Home Office data showing 800 are now housed in Stockton.Stockton's Labour Council volunteered Stockton to become an ‘Asylum…

Tuesday, Jun 10

01

Matt slams Labour’s 'reckless and short-sighted' teacher cuts across the Tees Valley

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New research has revealed the impact of the Labour government after less than a year – with full time equivalent teacher numbers falling by 156 compared to last year across the Tees Valley. The research makes for shocking reading, with…

Thursday, Jun 5

15

Matt slams Stockton’s Labour Council over their reckless housebuilding rush in Yarm.

Local Conservative MP Matt Vickers slammed Labour in the House of Commons for building far too many houses in Yarm, far too fast.The local MP spoke in the Commons today (Thursday, 5th June) to highlight the issue, which is causing huge…

Wednesday, May 28

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Matt visits amazing new robotic and emergency maternity surgical theatres at North Tees Hospital

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The new facilities will deliver quicker and less invasive surgery for patients, meaning people won’t need to stay in hospital for as long, as well as providing vital emergency maternity facilities for women.Local MP Matt Vickers has…

Thursday, May 22

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Labour Council forced to reconsider 1-hour free car parking in Yarm after local MPs petition debated

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Stockton’s Labour Cabinet will be forced to reconsider the controversial scrapping of free car parking in Yarm. Local Conservative MP Matt Vickers has praised the decision of councillors, after a Conservative motion to reinstate free car…

Sunday, May 18

14

Matt speaks of his delight as Preston Park aviary set to be brought back to life

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Stockton’s Conservative MP has welcomed news that Preston Park’s historic aviary will be brought back to life thanks to the previous Conservative Government’s £20 million Levelling Up funding. The plans will see part of the aviary’s…

Sunday, May 11

15

Matt introduces new plan to Parliament to crack down on tool theft

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Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has put forward proposals in Parliament to crack down on the epidemic of tool theft in BritainResearch from Direct Line shows what an issue tool theft has become in Britain, with almost 45,000 tool…

Friday, May 9

13

Conservatives’ ‘Deportation Bill’ sets out no-nonsense plan to take back control of Britain’s borders

Local Conservative MP and Shadow Immigration Minister Matt Vickers has urged local Labour MPs to back the Conservatives’ no-nonsense border plan to fix Britain’s broken immigration system. Local MP and Shadow Immigration Minister Matt…

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Matt slams Starmer over Labour's attack on our great British pubs

Local Conservative MP Matt Vickers has taken the Prime Minister to task over his government’s continued attacks on the great British pub industry. “Landlords like Jason are being battered by Labour’s jobs tax and the slashing of small…

Wednesday, May 7

14

Matt commemorates the heroes of World War II ahead of VE Day anniversary

Stockton’s local Conservative MP has paid tribute to the heroes of World War Two ahead of VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations.VE Day marks the end of the Second World War in Europe on 8th May 1945, when the Allies accepted the surrender…

Monday, May 5

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"Let local people decide" says Matt as MP launches Yarm High Street survey

Stockton’s Conservative MP has launched a residents survey after Stockton’s Labour Council released details of changes to Yarm High Street to the press.The MP has warned the Labour Council to listen to the people of Yarm as the Council…

Friday, May 2

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'Pull your finger out and get it down', demands Matt after latest Golden Eagle delay

Local Conservative MP Matt Vickers has told Stockton’s Labour Council to ‘pull your finger out and get it down’, as he writes to the Council Chief to express his ‘complete and utter disgust’ over the lack of progress on demolition.…

Thursday, May 1

18

Matt: Labour must start listening to Yarm and stop using the town as its cash cow

Stockton’s Conservative MP has demanded that Labour listens to the people of Yarm as the Council dishes out Conservative levelling up investment.Levelling up funding awarded by the last Conservative government continues to deliver for…

Saturday, Apr 26

15

“Golden opportunity” as MP welcomes senior Wetherspoons boss to Thornaby to pitch plan for Golden Eagle site

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Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has welcomed a senior boss from one of Britain’s best loved pub chains to pitch the potential for a new Wetherspoons in Thornaby on the site of the soon to be demolished Golden Eagle Hotel.MP Matt…

Monday, Feb 17

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Matt Vickers MP Slams Labour Government as “all fart, and no poop” over North Tees Hospital Funding

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Matt Vickers MP has slammed the Labour Government for failing to deliver funding for North Tees Hospital, despite high-profile campaign visits and promises made by Health Secretary Wes Streeting before the election. During a visit to North…

Friday, Dec 6

15

New State-Of-The-Art Leisure Facility for Thornaby Town Centre gets Green Light

Plans for the new, state-of-the-art leisure facility for Thornaby Town Centre have been given the go-ahead thanks to the £23.9million we secured from the last Conservative Government.The new centre will include a five-lane swimming pool,…

Tuesday, Oct 22

19

Matt Vickers MP launches petition to save Yarm's free parking

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Matt Vickers MP has launched a petition to save free parking on Yarm High Street, following claims that Stockton’s Labour-led council are proposing to scrap the 1 hour free parking rule. The Conservative MP says he’s working with…

Friday, Sep 20

16

Matt Vickers MP welcomes new Conservative councillors in Fairfield

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Matt Vickers MP welcomed new Conservative councillors for Fairfield Jack and Mazi following their massive victory in the recent by-election.The election saw local Conservatives eclipse the competition, obtaining well over double the votes…

Tuesday, Sep 10

15

Matt Vickers MP visits Preston Cricket Club

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Preston Cricket Club has been providing entertainment, exercise and a strong sense of community to local people for years. First founded in 1882 today the club has grown into a highly respected cricket club providing a welcoming and safe…

Matt Vickers MP Puts pressure on Labour to tackle illegal immigration

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This week in Parliament Matt Vickers MP put the pressure on the Labour government to get a grip of illegal immigration, with over 8,000 small boat arrivals having landed in the UK since Labour took office, and the government still having…

Monday, Jul 29

Matt Vickers MP speaks out on Manchester Airport incident in light of new information

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Speaking in relation to the Manchester airport incident, Matt Vickers MP highlighted how new information has revealed there are always two sides to every story, and that partial information online was used to subject police officers to…