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Talking about the need for family doctors
We cannot accept that the current situation in our NHS is either inevitable or acceptable.
Jan 81 min read


Speaking at the Twinning Project with HMP New Hall
Thank you to the Huddersfield Town Foundation for inviting me to speak at the award celebration for their Twinning Project with HMP New Hall
Jan 31 min read


Rounding up the first six months
As your MP I am here to help as many residents as possible.
My team has worked tirelessly across the whole constituency since July, suppo
Dec 31, 20241 min read


Merry Christmas!
Christmas Eve tradition having a little tipple at The Three Houses Sandal  A big shout out to all the hospitality staff who do so much...
Dec 24, 20241 min read


Meeting the Roads Minister
Last week, I met with the Roads Minister Lillian Greenwood to discuss road safety. I am delighted this Government has pledged £123m to...
Dec 22, 20241 min read


Joining Santa in Kirkburton!
It was lovely to be in Kirkburton last night and see the town so busy. I managed to enjoy a Baileys hot chocolate from Joys Coffee House...
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Announcing my Christmas card competition winners!
I was overwhelmed by the creativity and quality of the submissions we received for our Christmas Card Competition! Thank you to all the...
Dec 11, 20241 min read


#SmallBizSatUK
It was a pleasure to meet with local small businesses to better understand the challenges they face and celebrate their work in our...
Dec 7, 20241 min read
Championing local banking in the chamber
So many in our rural towns and villages, especially the elderly, rely on in-person banking and having access to cash. Ossett Banking Hub...
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Visiting the Denby Dale Men's Shed
Thank you to everyone at the Denby Dale District Men’s Shed Association  for taking the time to show me round their workshop last week....
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Ossett Christmas Light Switch-On
It was a pleasure to attend the Ossett Christmas light switch-on this evening and it was great to see it so busy. The singers were...
Nov 30, 20241 min read


Talking about the decline of high streets
From local markets to libraries and amenities, town centres and high streets have long been central to life in our community. But for too...
Nov 28, 20241 min read


Speaking at Transport Focus' event
Since getting elected I have spoken to many residents who have highlighted their concerns around our local bus services. So it was great...
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Visiting the Wakefield Families Together programme
My journey into politics began with trying to save my local Sure Start centre, so it was privilege to meet and show my support for the...
Nov 15, 20241 min read


Opening the Well Women Centre in Wakefield
It was a privilege to officially open the Well Women Wakefield  new premises in Wakefield last week. Since 1985, the Centre has been...
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Remembrance Day
Today we remember the courage, dedication and sacrifice of those who served our country, to protect our freedom. Lest we forget
Nov 10, 20241 min read


Visiting the Royal Mail Sorting Office
Yesterday I had the privilege of visiting the Royal Mail sorting office in Batley to see all the hard work our posties do in the run up...
Nov 9, 20241 min read


Last week I had the privilege to meet with the hardworking team at Fieldhead Hospital.
Last week I had the privilege to meet with the hardworking team at Fieldhead Hospital.
Nov 5, 20241 min read


The Penistone Line upgrade is finally funded
Shortly after the election, I was shocked to learn that - contrary to what we were all told before the election - the upgrade to the...
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Ending the mineworker's pension injustice
It is a national scandal that former miners in our community have had to fight so long to simply get the pension settlement they deserve....
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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