Opposition Day Debate: Universal Credit Monday, 18 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 unprecedented levels of funding. This includes £220 million fund to support disadvantaged children and £170 million for councils to support children and families for essential items as well as millions of digital devices to ensure children at... 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
Welcome news: enhanced community testing for Stockport 12th December 2020 I welcome the news that Stockport borough is to benefit from the Government’s latest expansion of asymptomatic testing, as part of its Covid Winter Plan. In the... Local News
Report into Greater Manchester Police reveals one in four violent crimes not recorded 11th December 2020 The police inspectorate’s report into Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has revealed that one in four violent crimes reported to the force are not being recorded... Local News
Small business Saturday 2020! 5th December 2020 I started Small Business Saturday early in Bramhall, visiting fantastic shops like Crookilley Toys Emporium, who are still continuing click and collect. It was... Local News
Stockport Council votes to protect Green Belt land 4th December 2020 Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has voted to reject the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF), by 35 to 26 votes. The key vote by Stockport Council... Local News
Stockport placed in Tier 3 from this week 3rd December 2020 The whole of Greater Manchester, including Stockport and Cheadle constituency, has been placed into Tier 3 as we emerge from the national restrictions from 2nd... Local News
It was right to vote against Stockport being placed in Tier 3. 1st December 2020 Today, the lockdown restrictions which have been in place for a month came to an end, and this evening the House of Commons voted on the next stage forward. The... Westminster News