Happy Easter! 21 Apr 2019 From everyone in my constituency and Westminster offices, we’re wishing you a very happy Easter!
Stoke-on-Trent Children Services 09 Apr 2019 There has been an abhorrent abdication of political leadership at Stoke-on-Trent City Council. It’s simply…
Dudson 04 Apr 2019 I am shocked to hear today’s announcement that Dudson has gone into administration and that…
Unison 01 Apr 2019 It was great to join Unison today in Parliament to celebrate the 20th anniversary of…
Modern Day Slavery 27 Mar 2019 This morning, I highlighted a case from my consituency in Westminster Hall to show how…
Health funding 26 Mar 2019 Stoke-on-Trent ranks 13th in the Health Deprivation Index but 46th in funding; I asked the…
John Healey MP visiting Stoke-on-Trent 21 Mar 2019 I was delighted to be joined by John Healey MP, the Shadow Secretary of State…
TellMama 20 Mar 2019 Last week, Ruth Smeeth and I invited schools in our constituencies to hear from TellMAMA,…
Wedgwood Job Losses 20 Mar 2019 I am deeply concerned by today’s announcement from Wedgwood regarding job losses. Stoke-on-Trent has a…
Children’s Social Care 18 Mar 2019 This is an outrageous dereliction of duty on the part of the City Council leadership.…
New Zealand Shooting 15 Mar 2019 The news emanating from Christchurch in New Zealand this morning is unfathomable. My heart goes…
Community Hospitals 13 Mar 2019 Community Hospitals – why we must fight to keep them open Last night, as many…
International Women’s Day 08 Mar 2019 This year on International Women’s Day, I’m calling for Balance for Better; for gender-balanced boardrooms,…
Clinical Commissioning Group 07 Mar 2019 There is only ten days left to take part in the clinical commissioning group’s consultation…
School places 06 Mar 2019 I have been contacted by several parents today regarding their children not only missing out…
Gordon Banks 05 Mar 2019 What an incredible send off for Gordon Banks. Stoke-on-Trent did you proud – like you…
Local school funding 04 Mar 2019 Following on from my investigation into what is happening in our local schools. https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/parents-urged-join-fight-more-2601128?fbclid=IwAR2NFSJfgdP5xiNEH45HW5Jni9ZRVDv8Bk_g77CCJ_dWPCydXfeqdzlLyuU
Gordon Banks 04 Mar 2019 Today, Stoke-on-Trent says goodbye to a legend. Thank you Gordon. RIP. https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/funeral-gordon-banks-obe-stoke-2605158?fbclid=IwAR1iHk6sPzelz7OPlSoSN7PEjzGY9OeeC5oN6ceZey1iTR2W44dI0n2JSr0
Constituency and Parliamentary Staff Pay 01 Mar 2019 Today I have organised a letter signed by over two hundred parliamentary colleagues to Ruth…