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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
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.

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.

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.

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
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
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
Blackpool will be receiving £1,038,900 as part of a wider £126 million Government funding boost for early years support.

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
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
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

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.
Blackpool awarded £2.86 million in government funding to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping
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.

Woodlands school and the urgent need for SEND reform
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).

Knife crime: giving Blackpool a voice in parliament
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.

Campaign update: Access to Infant Formula
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.

