HISTORY HAS a greater pull on our conscious when we discover a personal link to the past. It could be a distant ancestor, rediscovered by research into our family past. Or perhaps they shared our name, or the name of a close family member alive today. Or maybe that link is just knowing that someoneContinue reading “Remembrance Sunday – the story of Private Walter Mills”
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Remembrance Sunday and Supporting our Veterans
IT’S ABSOLUTELY right that we take time this weekend to remember those who have died in recent wars. It should be a time for our country to acknowledge the sacrifices made for our freedom in a dignified and unified manner.
The Votes at 16 Campaign Will Go On
ON FRIDAY my Bill to lower the voting age to 16 was debated in Parliament. Let’s make no bones about it – it was a disappointing day for young people and supporters of this campaign. The Bill was frustrated by Tory MPs manipulating Parliamentary procedure. Ultimately they blocked it going to a vote. However despite theirContinue reading “The Votes at 16 Campaign Will Go On”
Pitch at the Palace
LAT WEEK I proudly attended the Duke of York’s Pitch at the Palace event, hosted at St Jame’s Palace in London. I was there to support our 3 local businesses, who have been selected to participate in this event.
Votes at 16 – the time has come!
I BELIEVE that the time has come to give 16 and 17 year olds the vote – and we are the cusp of historically extending the franchise! It’s already happening in Scotland and in Wales. So the Tory Government are quickly finding themselves on the wrong side of the debate, while Labour are yet again showingContinue reading “Votes at 16 – the time has come!”
British Youth Council Convention Event.
It was fantastic to meet with members of the British Youth Council at the Youthforia Convention event in Preston. It was an ideal opportunity to discuss my Private Members Bill on Votes at 16 taking place on Friday 3rd November 2017. The Bill is a great opportunity to make headway on what has been historicallyContinue reading “British Youth Council Convention Event.”
New Statesman Northern Powerhouse Launch Event.
I was asked to speak at the New Statesmen Event at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on the topic of The Northern Powerhouse joined by my colleague Alison McGovern MP for Wirral south. As Shadow Minister for Local Government and Devolution I raised my concerns for the Governments Northern Powerhouse Strategy and my lackContinue reading “New Statesman Northern Powerhouse Launch Event.”
Revised Parliamentary constituency boundary changes released
THE DECISION by government to reduce the number of MPs within a tightly defined remit has lead to proposals which has seen community ties disregarded and nonsensical constituencies created cutting through towns and boroughs.
