14/12/20 This morning I visited Ditton Community Centre in Widnes to be tested for Covid -19 as mass community testing was finally rolled out to Halton. I found it to be very efficient, it took 10 minutes and I had the results 30 minutes later – my result was negative. As many of you know […]
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The Future of the Coach Industry Debate
10/12/20 This afternoon I was selected to speak in the debate on the future of the Coach Industry. The Coach Industry is a vital part of our society. Whether it be taking school children on their first school trip, coach holidays and day trips, transporting wedding guests from venue to venue, or being a rail […]
PMQs & Halton Chamber of Commerce AGM
9/12/20 This morning, at their invitation, I attended the virtual AGM of the Halton Chamber of Commerce and had a discussion with local business owners and leaders regarding the current situation and the future. I firmly believe in supporting our local businesses, I will continue to make representations on their behalf and have high hopes […]
The Effect of the COVID-19 Outbreak on the Lung Cancer Treatment Pathway
2/12/20 I recently secured a debate on the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on the lung cancer treatment pathway. This took place this afternoon in Westminster Hall. As many will know, I have been worried for some time about the effects during the pandemic on treatments for other illnesses. Thank you to the UK Lung Cancer […]
Debate On New Coronavirus Restrictions
1/12/20 Today I was selected to speak in the debate on the government’s motion to approve the new Coronavirus Restrictions. Many of my constituents tell me they are sick and tired of the way the government are treating them. This Government’s strategy has been all over the place. It seems to depend on who the […]
Prime Minister’s Statement: COVID-19 Update 23/11/20
23/11/20 Today I was selected to ask a question on the Prime Minister’s Covid-19 Update, however, I ended up having to ask it to the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock as the Prime Minister was appearing virtually to the Chamber and developed audio problems. I stated that I was pleased that they had listened to mine […]
Runcorn Town Deal Question
19/11/20 You may have seen that a bid is currently being put together to the government’s Town Deal Fund for £25 million of investment into Runcorn Town Centre. I have been an active member of the Town Deal Board since it formed in January to advise and help the council develop their bid to the […]
Remembrance Sunday 2020
8/11/20 This Remembrance Sunday many people paid their respects in their own ways, on their doorsteps, with posters in their windows – we remember them. It was an honour to attend a simple service at the Cross of Sacrifice in Widnes Cemetery and then Widnes Cenotaph in Victoria Park with the Widnes Royal British Legion. […]
Concerns About GCSE Students During COVID-19
5/11/20 Following my own concerns and that of constituents who have contacted me regarding Year 11 students and their GCSEs, I have raised a number of questions with the government. I will keep on raising these issues, the education of our young people is a top priority along with health and jobs during this crisis. […]
Second Lockdown Debate
Due to the time I had to speak today being short, I wanted to share with you the full text of what I had prepared to say, you can read it below. Madam Deputy Speaker I want to set out my concerns about these Regulations. Primarily, because I feel they will inflict more economic pain […]