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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.
National HIV Testing Week: Be part of the generation that stops HIV
Today marks the beginning of National HIV Testing Week (10th-16th February) and I’m calling on my constituents to be part of the generation that stops HIV by getting tested.
![Blackpool receives £21.5m in Public Health funding](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664f097c26ec0e65107c67e8/b831ab5b-853d-40e2-8b66-58af9b3daa83/Blackpool_Beach_Sunset.jpg)
Blackpool receives £21.5m in Public Health funding
This is the largest real-terms increase in nearly a decade, following years of cuts under the Tories.
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Petition: Reopen the Metropole Hotel as a Tourist Destination for Blackpool
Let Britannia Hotels know if you believe that the Metropole should return to its original purpose as a tourist hotel, serving Blackpool people and visitors to the town.
![Why we need to close the Metropole as an asylum hotel](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664f097c26ec0e65107c67e8/1726748670344-BIJEYJAJC0SK5XMYX9SP/459947781_912248487391447_5812177442557201933_n.jpg)
Why we need to close the Metropole as an asylum hotel
The Metropole Hotel should be closed to asylum seekers and returned to its former glory.
![Shoppers give back to schools in Blackpool South](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664f097c26ec0e65107c67e8/84298340-25e3-46c5-95d7-f269119cdb45/IMG-20250128-WA0160.jpg)
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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An elected mayor for Lancashire would unlock billions for the region
Blackpool may be culturally different, but we’ve always had a vital role in Lancashire.
![The NHS needs reforming, not Reform](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664f097c26ec0e65107c67e8/3f785f3e-da47-43ca-83c5-148bfa0da2de/Vic+Hospital+3.jpg)
The NHS needs reforming, not Reform
Under a private healthcare system, people in Blackpool would be blocked from getting the treatment they need. This is the shocking reality that Reform leader Nigel Farage and some Tories want to bring to our NHS.
![Never Again - Holocaust Memorial Day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664f097c26ec0e65107c67e8/c508b4f6-4efc-43b0-b67a-5bcd653a5941/CW.jpg)
Blackpool’s Institute of Technology is a game changer
When I think about the future of our town and the opportunities available to local people, it’s clear that digital innovation is necessary.
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Blackpool awarded additional £42k to help tackle rough sleeping
Last week I met homelessness minister Rushanara Ali to discuss homelessness in Blackpool and this week she has written to council leaders across the country to inform them the funding will be increased by a further £20m.
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Double win for infant formula campaign
Junior Health Minister Andrew Gwynne wrote to Webb this week, clarifying the government’s and the law’s position on infant formula regulations, after Webb held an adjournment debate on the topic in Parliament in November.
![Government announces significant investment to fix our roads](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664f097c26ec0e65107c67e8/1736762831728-TB1FPNYVJ4E39XEB1E4O/F2ExGPusRFMHCjGm6kNHAVEZrlNzoR-metacG90aG9sZS0zLnBuZw%3D%3D--article.jpg)
Government announces significant investment to fix our roads
Blackpool has been allocated £2.3 million to repair our roads as public urged to report roads in need of repair.
![Bringing back family doctors to Blackpool South](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664f097c26ec0e65107c67e8/1736525938439-3O31VZ1JNNZG9WL89ERE/26035101262_2d5c7d7e8e_b.jpg)
Bringing back family doctors to Blackpool South
I’m proud to welcome Labour’s bold proposals to bring back the family doctor and restore the care patients in Blackpool South deserve.
![Families in Blackpool to receive over £1m in government support](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664f097c26ec0e65107c67e8/1726750754366-IV98WYG0J6W2YCS4BRY4/457361786_517281000687358_216189049432474551_n.jpg)
Families in Blackpool to receive over £1m in government support
Blackpool will be receiving £1,038,900 as part of a wider £126 million Government funding boost for early years support.
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A Year of Change: My Top 10 Moments of 2024
As I wish my constituents a Happy New Year, I reflect on the top 10 moments that made it unforgettable for me.
![A Christmas message to my constituents](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664f097c26ec0e65107c67e8/1733392218015-SZD7YC8DYQIBKWR9RYGV/xmas.jpg)
A Christmas message to my constituents
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.
![What Labour has done on immigration](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664f097c26ec0e65107c67e8/1730910855338-BGCR6WY7CN4YKBTGPSVO/border_sign_large.jpg)
What Labour has done on immigration
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
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Record government funding for Blackpool is coming
A 9.1% increase in council budgets has been announced – £17.7 million more than last year under the Tories.