Catch up with Cllrs Angela Smith and Phil Beal Tuesday, 21 May, 2024 Fantastic to catch up and have a brew with Cllrs Angela Smith and newly elected Phil Beal at Bamford Barista when out and about on Friday. Articles
Breast Cancer Now Event in Parliament 8th March 2023 Today I met with Joanne to discuss the Breast Cancer Now campaign to raise awareness of the importance of early screening and diagnosis. You can learn more... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 5th March 2023 5th March 2023 This week the big news was the Prime Minister's deal on Northern Ireland - to say we were all pleasantly surprised is an understatement. The deal resets our... Articles
Long Live the Local 2nd March 2023 I'm proud to support the Long Live the Local campaign. Pubs and breweries in Heywood and Middleton support over 900 jobs and contribute £29.5m to the local... Articles
Visit to Rochdale Road Medical Centre in Middleton 28th February 2023 Great to meet with Dr Radhid and Jackie at Rochdale Road Medical Centre in Middleton last week to learn about the work they have been doing on social... Articles
One Year Anniversary of Russia's War in Ukraine 24th February 2023 Today we mark 365 days since the beginning of Putin's illegal war in Ukraine. It was an honour and a privilege to join members of Rochdale's Ukrainian community... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 5th February 2023 5th February 2023 A nice pacey week in Westminster this week. On Monday the Mayor of Greater Manchester was in Parliament for discussions with the Department of Levelling Up... Articles
Phoenix Brewery on Tap In Parliament 1st February 2023 I'm very proud to announce that Heywood's own, Phoenix Brewery, is now on tap at Stangers' Bar in the House of Commons. I welcomed Steve and members of his team... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 29th January 2023 29th January 2023 A quieter, but certainly not quiet week this week. The main political business this week was the Financial Crimes Bill which will, amongst other things, prevent... Articles
Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January 2023 Today is Holocaust Memorial Day and marks the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the infamous former Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz-Birkeneau... Articles