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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


The first budget of the Labour Government is released
Today, Rachel Reeves started fixing Britain's foundations. We're delivering on the priorities we were elected upon - investing in the...
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Visiting the Parliament Constituency Garden of Remembrance
Today I placed a commemorative stake in the Parliament Constituency Garden of Remembrance. This was to honour the brave Yorkshire men and...
Oct 29, 20241 min read


Ossett Poppy Appeal
Thank you to everyone who turned out for the launch of the Ossett Poppy Appeal! It was a special privilege to meet Harry Birdsall, a...
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Happy 50 years to the family behind Shepley Spring
Thank you to James, Lynzie and Jeff for taking the time out of their day to show me around Shepley Spring, a 50 year old local...
Oct 20, 20241 min read


Denby Dale EcoFest 2024
Thank you to everyone who came to EcoFest at Emley First School today! Thank you to everyone who came to EcoFest at Emley First School...
Oct 20, 20241 min read


Congratulations to the Cinnamon Lounge
I’m no stranger to a curry, so it was a pleasure to present the Cinnamon Lounge in Horbury with a Best Restaurant of the Year prize at...
Oct 14, 20241 min read


Jade out on the doors in Highburton
The team and I were out on the doors listening to residents in Highburton this Sunday! I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that spoke...
Oct 13, 20241 min read


Abseiling down Wakefield Cathedral for charity
I had an amazing time abseiling down Wakefield Cathedral yesterday to support the Mayor’s chosen charity, Memory Action Group. There’s a...
Oct 12, 20241 min read


The team and I out speaking with residents in Wakefield South
It was great to be out with my volunteer team in Wakefield South speaking with residents to find out what issues matter to them and how...
Oct 12, 20241 min read
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