Winter Fuel Payment Wednesday, 16 October, 2024 I am disappointed that my successor, Labour MP Josh Newbury voted to cut the Winter Fuel Payment. This was a political choice. Labour have turned their backs on vulnerable pensioners and have instead chosen to award inflation busting pay rises to their union masters. Join over 100,000 people and sign our petition to get Labour to stop this callous cut: keepwinterfuel.com Local News
Commemorating 40 Years Since the Falklands War 11th April 2022 This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. Last week it was an honour, as the Minister responsible for the Overseas Territories, to attend a... Articles
The Chancellor's Spring Statement 28th March 2022 The situation in Ukraine reminds us that the United Kingdom’s security and ability to be a force for good in the world is largely based on the strength of our... Articles
International Women's Day and Homes for Ukraine Scheme 14th March 2022 Last week was International Woman’s Day. With Putin’s bombs continuing to rain down on Ukraine, the brave women and girls impacted by this unprovoked war are at... Articles
Russian Invasion of Ukraine 28th February 2022 The ongoing situation in Ukraine is one we all watch with worry and concern. As a country, we have said we stand with Ukraine and we continue to do so in this... Articles
Cannock Chase Named a Priority Area to See Improved Access to Culture and Arts 23rd February 2022 I am delighted that Cannock Chase has been identified as one of the Government’s 109 priority places that can bid for investment in the arts and culture. It’s a... Articles
Publication of Levelling Up White Paper 14th February 2022 The Government has recently published its landmark Levelling Up White Paper. At the heart of the levelling up agenda is the idea that opportunity and prosperity... Articles
Disabled Access Bridge at Rugeley Trent Valley 1st February 2022 I recently held one of my regular meetings with officials at West Midlands Trains to discuss our local rail services. The people of Cannock Chase have had to... Local News
Tribute to CSgt Watchman V 18th January 2022 I would like to pay tribute to Colour Sergeant Watchman V - Staffordshire Bull Terroir and mascot of the Staffordshire Regimental Association - who has recently... Local News
More walk in vaccination sites 6th January 2022 Local walk-in vaccine sites There is a grab a jab walk-in vaccination clinic at three local sites in the coming week. You can just walk in and no appointment is... Local News
