The Budget: protecting Cheadle businesses and kickstarting recovery Thursday, 4 March, 2021 Yesterday's budget from Chancellor Rishi Sunak not only protects our economy and those hardest hit, but kick-starts recovery, prioritising businesses and people’s livelihoods through the crisis. Businesses in Cheadle have been safeguarded by the Government over the last year but today’s announcements will help as we begin to open up again. The extension of furlough ensures that businesses can plan... Westminster News
£13.9 million more allocated to Cheadle after our successful Towns Fund bid 3rd March 2021 £13.9 million has been allocated in the Budget announced by the Chancellor today to Cheadle, after a successful bid from Cheadle Towns Fund board, on which I... Local News
My column for the Stockport Express: A call to extend the business rates holiday 2nd March 2021 When the Chancellor presented his budget a year ago neither he nor the country could know the extent of the financial support that would be needed to address... Local News
The Fire Safety Bill 24th February 2021 The Fire Safety Bill, which returned to the House of Commons today, is a critically important Bill that clarifies that fire risk assessments are to be updated... Articles
We're back to school! The Prime Minister announces our road map to lifting lockdown 23rd February 2021 The Prime Minister's laying out of our road map out of lockdown, prioritising the return to the classroom of all pupils, is very welcome. Yesterday afternoon's... Local News
10 million people vaccinated! 3rd February 2021 It has been a difficult beginning to 2021, with high numbers of Covid cases, serious flood alerts and lots of snow. But something that continues to be our light... Local News
Opposition Day Debate: Universal Credit 18th January 2021 Having said that they would do whatever it takes for our economy, the Government has supported businesses, workers, and families throughout this crisis with... Westminster News
Vaccine update 15th January 2021 If you are in the first few priority groups, you will get called by your GP to offer your vaccine. You may leave your house and travel out of area for your... Local News
European Union (Future Relationship) Bill debate 30th December 2020 There are many reasons why today’s European Union (Future Relationship) Bill will be widely welcomed… it marks the end of uncertainty and the beginning of our... Speeches in Parliament
Greater Manchester Police to be put into special measures after Chief Constable resigns with immediate effect 18th December 2020 The news that Greater Manchester Police is to be put into special measures is appalling and points to failures by Mayor Andy Burnham in his role as Police and... Local News
