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
Clarkson's Catch-Up 20th March 2022 20th March 2022 A quieter week than last, but still lots achieved down at Westminster. On Monday both Houses of Parliament took through the Financial Crimes Act - this... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 13th March 2022 13th March 2022 A very packed week in Westminster this week, focused understandably once again on our support for the people of Ukraine. On Monday Parliament passed a Bill to... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 6th March 2022 6th March 2022 A packed week in Westminster this week as we worked to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine whilst carrying on with important legislation. On Monday the... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 27th February 2022 27th February 2022 It's impossible to start this week's catch-up without first referencing the terrible events in Ukraine. Russia has no just cause for its actions and it is only... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 13th February 2022 13th February 2022 As Parliament wound down for half-term recess the focus has been on getting caught up with outstanding jobs at Westminster. One of the big issues facing the... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 6th February 2022 6th February 2022 A very busy one this time. The week started with meetings on the future of electric vehicles (very relevant given the Mayor's proposals for a Clean Air Zone)... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 30th January 2022 30th January 2022 Whilst the opposition have spent this week talking about Birthday parties, my colleagues and I have been getting on with the day job. The bulk of my week was... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 23rd January 2022 23rd January 2022 They say a week is a long time in politics. This one has been very long indeed! The news was understandably dominated by the defection of Bury South MP... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 16th January 2022 16th January 2022 Westminster is back from recess but before I give you a rundown of the week, I'd like to address the elephant in the room. More news of rule breaking in Downing... Articles
