Millions of people across the UK provide unpaid care to family, friends, and neighbours. Many feel undervalued and unsupported.
This #CarersWeek I am sending my support and thoughts to anyone carrying out unpaid care. If you need support, go to www.carersweek.org/about-carers...
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen and I both receive a lot of reports of anti-social behaviour in and around North Durham. This weekend, we joined forces along with Andrea Patterson (ASB Champion within the PCCs office), to meet with residents and hear their concerns in person.
Celebrating national fish and chip day! Johnsons in Sacriston never disappoints!
Congratulations to Bloemfontein Primary and Annfield Plain Juniors on their successful bids for funding to revamp their school buildings, thanks to investment from the Labour government.
Labour has a long-term plan to get our children learning in modern schools, where every child can thrive.
As a North East MP I am pushing for clear defence spending plans to secure jobs across our region. I raised this in Parliament once again this week.
Absolute pleasure to meet Stanley lad and boxing hero Glenn McCrory earlier today - Glenn won the Cruiserweight World Title in Stanley in 1989 - given the size difference I am not volunteering to go into the ring with him!
Always great to see these two in the office - they may have been bribed with treats to stay still long enough to get this photo 😂
I have been campaigning alongside healthcare professionals who are concerned about the risks arising from handling hazardous medicinal products. This week in Parliament I called on the leader of the House of Commons to hold a debate on the subject.
I had a blast at Party in the Park Sacriston this past weekend.
Huge thanks to the Fulforth Centre and the incredible volunteers who put together a fantastic event – and to Sacriston Parish Council for funding it - great to see so many people out and about 😊
Reminder: 6,996 renters in North Durham now have stronger rights and protections thanks to the Renters Rights Act.
