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CAMPAIGN UPDATE: ACCESS TO INFANT FORMULA
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CAMPAIGN UPDATE: ACCESS TO INFANT FORMULA

Back in November, I launched a campaign to make infant formula more affordable and accessible, starting with a debate in Parliament on the strict regulations that govern it. Here’s what action I’ve taken since.

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My response to the welfare debate
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My response to the welfare debate

I welcome several of the welfare reforms announced by the Secretary of State yesterday, but I have serious concerns with the proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

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Blackpool Airport – open for business
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Blackpool Airport – open for business

I fully support constituents who would like to see the return of commercial flights to our town. What’s clear right now is that Blackpool Airport is very much open and will have a huge role to play in the future prosperity of our town.

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Report: The Impact of the Cost of Living on Childhood in Blackpool South
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Report: The Impact of the Cost of Living on Childhood in Blackpool South

I’m releasing my report on The Impact of the Cost of Living on Childhood in Blackpool South. Compiled from a survey of parents, carers, and professionals working with children in Blackpool, it has been produced to inform the work of the Child Poverty Taskforce.

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The Digital Dilemma – Protecting our children in an online world
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The Digital Dilemma – Protecting our children in an online world

Nine in 10 children now own a mobile phone by the age of 11. Before they even reach secondary school, they have access to a device that connects them to an expansive digital world – one that is not always safe. Are we doing enough to protect them?

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Turning the tide for coastal communities
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Turning the tide for coastal communities

I’ve joined a new group of Labour MPs dedicated to standing up for coastal towns and ensuring that government action matches the scale of the problems we need to tackle.

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Investing in End-of-Life Care
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Investing in End-of-Life Care

Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services on the Fylde Coast will receive over £200,000 as the government releases £25 million for upgrades and refurbishments today for hospices across England.

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Blackpool’s beaches will be a source of pride, not pollution
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Blackpool’s beaches will be a source of pride, not pollution

When our beaches are polluted, it’s not just the water that suffers – it’s our community, our businesses, and the reputation of Blackpool itself. That’s why I am so proud of the landmark legislation introduced by the Labour Government – the Water (Special Measures) Bill.

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Shoppers give back to schools in Blackpool South
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Shoppers give back to schools in Blackpool South

Asda’s Cashpot for Schools has raised nearly £5.8 million for more than 22,000 schools across the UK, including £8,600 for our primary schools here in Blackpool South.

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