THE LATEST
NEWS
I’M ELECTED CHAIR OF APPG FOR HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
The long-standing group will champion two critical sectors to the UK economy.
Back to School: Adult learning opportunities in Blackpool
I visited Blackpool Learning Rooms to sit in classes with those re-entering education as adults.
Speeding drivers held to account
Two speeders were fined last week after I called on police to tackle dangerous driving in Blackpool South.
Visiting Blackpool’s flagship ambulance hub
The North West Ambulance Hub on Waterloo Road serves 200 staff as a central hub for the vital work our local paramedics do.
RNLI: Saving Lives at Sea
I met with volunteer boat crew who dedicate their spare time to saving lives at sea.
Discovering a hidden garden in Layton
A new community garden space has been created at Layton Library in Blackpool for the use of local residents and library visitors
Family hubs offer vital support in child’s first 1001 days
Located in central, south and north shore, Blackpool Council’s Family Hubs offer an incredible support network for local families, with everything from parenting support to financial advice and activity sessions for babies, children and families.
Police and Community Together in Blackpool
I attended PACT meetings in both Brunswick and Talbot wards.
Community comes together following disorder
Our town continues to be open and welcoming to all - as it always has been and always will be.
A week of speaking to residents
My commitment to you is to be open and accessible and that’s why I have created a few different ways for us to meet and chat, beyond the traditional MP’s surgery.
What I achieved in one month in office
If you’re wondering what I’ve been up since I was elected on 4th July, here’s a quick round up.
A STATEMENT ON RIOTS IN MY HOMETOWN
If you engage in violent protests, you will face the full force of the law.
Call for Blackpool Post Office operators to help Horizon Inquiry
Post Office operators in Blackpool are being urged to share their experiences to provide crucial evidence for the Inquiry into the Horizon scandal.
Joining police on their town centre patrols
This morning I joined PCSO Sanderson and PC Nelson on their town centre patrols
How renationalising the raiLways will benefit Blackpool
Yesterday I spoke in the House of Commons on the Public Ownership Bill for passenger railway services.
Deeds not words
I raised the issues facing women and girls in my constituency in the House of Commons twice within a few days in July
Secretary of State puts Blackpool South on child poverty agenda
I met with Secretary of State Liz Kendall to discuss this huge problem in my constituency
Devolution for Lancashire: My response to the King’s Speech
I took the opportunity to respond to legislation set out in the King’s Speech in the House of Commons. Watch me speak about the issues important to Blackpool - and devolution for Lancashire!
Meeting with Blackpool Vic’s Chief exec
I was proud to share Labour’s commitment and plan for the future of the NHS with Maggie Oldham, chief executive of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals (which includes the Vic).