Update on the Tram Bridge Tuesday, 21 May, 2024 Fantastic to see that work on the Tram Bridge is starting soon. The new structure links Preston city centre and South Ribble over the River Ribble. This project will be delivered by Preston City Council using part of the Government’s £20m Levelling Up funding allocation from the Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC), together with an additional £1 million funding from... Local News
Transport question in Parliament today 21st March 2024 I continue to fight for the removal of the buffers at Ormskirk and the reopening of Midge Hall Station. I asked a question about it in Parliament today. Watch... Westminster News
Inflation has fallen to 3.4% 20th March 2024 A year ago, inflation was 11.1%. Global factors including Covid and the war in Ukraine hiked up inflation and we made it our priority to halve inflation... Westminster News
Flood summit 20th March 2024 For the first time in South Ribble all the agencies with the responsibility to address flooding have been brought together in my office in Leyland to go through... Local News
New football legislation introduced today 19th March 2024 Football is nothing without its fans We have both Preston North End Football Club and Blackburn Rovers on our doorstep. I’m delighted that legislation has been... Westminster News
Nominate an inspirational woman to come to a number 10 reception 18th March 2024 Don’t forget to nominate an inspirational woman from the constituency to join me at a special event at Number 10. You can email your nominations to me at... Local News
The Elizabeth Emblem 16th March 2024 New commemorative emblem in recognition of civilians who have lost their lives in service. The Elizabeth Emblem is the civilian version of the military's... Westminster News
Watching Lancon JFC train 15th March 2024 It was fantastic to meet the coaches and girls from Lancon JFC at Saunders Lane, in Hutton, last Friday in celebration of both International Women’s Day AND... Local News
The Prison Media Bill 13th March 2024 Cracking down on mobile phones in prison. Last year, almost 900 pieces of harmful prison content were found online. This content facilitates continued... Westminster News
Year 5 public speaking competition 11th March 2024 Fantastic year 5 public speakers It was great fun judging the Year 5 ‘Who was the greatest Olympian?’ public speaking competition at Hutton C of E Grammar... Local News