As I wish my constituents a Happy New Year, I reflect on the top 10 moments that made it unforgettable for me.

I want to send my very best wishes to you all. May you find peace, joy, and good health this Christmas and throughout the coming year.

The government has taken swift action to secure our borders, reduce illegal migration, and dismantle the criminal gangs profiting from human misery, while also remembering that at the heart of the issue are real people

A 9.1% increase in council budgets has been announced – £17.7 million more than last year under the Tories.

The funding represents an increase of £875,000 over the previous year’s funding, and forms part of a broader £1 billion national investment aimed at addressing homelessness across the country.

On a recent visit to Woodlands School, I was reminded of the huge challenges faced by families and children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

I met with the Crime and Policing Minister, Diana Johnson MP, to discuss my serious concerns about knife crime and anti social behaviour, which continues to have a devastating impact on communities in Blackpool.

It’s been one month since I stood in Parliament and called on the government to ensure parents can access infant formula and I wanted to update my constituents on the work that has happened since. 

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I am relieved that Blackpool Council has confirmed that heritage trams will return in 2025. But the suspension of our heritage trams, including the illuminated vehicles during the Christmas period is very disappointing.

A new Business Growth Service launching in early 2025 will allow small businesses in Blackpool and beyond to get quicker and easier help, support and advice.

Small Business Saturday UK is a brilliant campaign celebrating small businesses and encouraging everyone to 'shop local' to support businesses in their communities. 

With the second highest density of fast food outlets in the country and high levels of poverty meaning a lack of access to nutritious food, obesity is one of the most difficult issues our town faces. A new report highlights Blackpool not only as a critical case study but our potential to lead meaningful change too.

I’m reaching out to parents, carers and professionals working with children in Blackpool South to help me show the government what life is really like for young people here.

Almost 300 of you have so far answered my survey on the topic and generously shared not only your considered views, but your personal experiences too. 

On 27th February 2025, alongside Fylde Coast Jobcentres, I am hosting Blackpool’s biggest ever jobs fair, bringing together our town’s best employers under one roof alongside members of the public seeking work and new opportunities

When police chiefs declared Violence Against Women and Girls a national emergency in July, it only confirmed what women and girls in my constituency already know to be true.

This week is UK Parliament Week and, as well as visiting schools and youth groups to talk to them about how they can take part in our democratic processes, I want to give you an insight into my work as an MP.