There are a number of great local markets in our area and Worker Bee Markets, run by local resident Clare Simpson, are bringing even more artisan goods to our doorstep.

It was great to be on BBC Sunday Politics North West again, talking Peterloo, carers, high streets and rail investment. You can watch the episode here.

I've pledged my support for the 58 convenience stores in the Cheadle constituency at the Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) Heart of the Community reception in Parliament, to celebrate the essential role that local shops play in our communities.

I've joined a call to action for World Homeless Day and added my voice to the ‘Everybody In’ campaign to end homelessness, an initiative by the national homeless charity, Crisis.

I had a lovely afternoon with local dignitaries, Councillors, members of the community and the team at Notcutts Woodford, as they celebrated the opening of their new garden and restaurant.

Like many residents across Stockport, I’ve enjoyed the summer weather and the opportunity to attend events and spend time with family, and I know how important it is that we all feel safe as we do so.

I was delighted to be on hand to get proceedings under way amid the broccoli and the blooms of Cheadle Hulme Flower Show Society’s annual show.

As schools are finishing for Summer, I had the pleasure of celebrating with a lifetime supply of cake as a bake off judge at Pownall Green Primary School's recent Summer Fair!

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome pupils from Lum Head Primary School to Parliament today. They took a tour of the historic Palace of Westminster, and also had their chance to quiz me about democracy and my day to day role as an MP.

As one of the 490 women to be elected to the House of Commons since 1918, I’ve taken great pleasure in seeing the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, which gave some women the right to stand for Parliament and vote for the first time, celebrated by people up and down the country th