Great news! Pleased to hear from The National Lottery Community Fund that further funding has been awarded to a local organisation Monday, 15 April, 2024 I was delighted to hear that groups in Corby & East Northamptonshire have been awarded a share of £193,034 of funding by The National Lottery Community Fund between November and February this year, including most recently to Souster Youth in #Thrapston, who deserve a real shout-out for the safe, fun space and wellbeing support they provide to young people locally. Fantastic work and really great... Local News
Meeting with local residents in Corby regarding litter 4th May 2023 I, like so many people, hate litter, and resent seeing it lying around within our communities - there is no excuse for dropping it and firm action should be... Local News
Increasing police officer numbers 26th April 2023 A promise made, a promise kept - and proud to have played my part during my time as Policing Minister to deliver it, having campaigned for more frontline... Westminster News
Cost of Living Payments 25th April 2023 Over 8 million households across the UK will receive a £301 Cost of Living Payment from today. This is the first of three new payments totalling £900 in 2023/24... Westminster News
Disability Cost of Living Payment 25th April 2023 In my role as the Minister for Disabled People, I'm working with the team at the DWP to make sure the Disability Cost of Living Payment hits bank accounts over... Westminster News
Discover Northamptonshire event 24th April 2023 The National Lottery Heritage Fund are holding engagement events at the Corby Cube on Wednesday 26th April at 1pm and again at 6pm. The sessions are open for... Local News
DWP Oral Questions 24th April 2023 I was pleased to take questions in the House recently in my role as Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work at the Department for Work and Pensions... Westminster News
Newlands Developments Thrapston/Titchmarsh proposal meeting 22nd April 2023 I recently met with Newlands Developments to hear more about their proposed industrial scheme for Thrapston. It was useful to hear a detailed update regarding... Local News
Visit to Irthlingborough Junior School as part of their Careers Week 21st April 2023 I really enjoyed visiting Year 6 students at Irthlingborough Junior School during their Careers Week, to talk a bit about what I do as the Member of Parliament... Local News
Meeting with local campaigners regarding their campaign: 'No School Fines - don't prosecute when children can't, not won't, go to school!' 20th April 2023 It was great to meet with two local parents, Susan and Maddie, when they delivered their campaign - 'No School Fines - don't prosecute when children, can't, not... Local News