Response from Minister after campaigning for Omicron business support in December Tuesday, 18 January, 2022 Given the impact of the Omicron Variant on businesses, particularly the Hospitality and Leisure industries, during December, I wrote to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy making the case for support. This was after consultation with local businesses through my regular "Business Updates" to firms in our area (you can view my latest update here). I have now received the... Local News
Engagement event for former members of the British Steel Pension Scheme 15th November 2021 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Financial Ombudsman’s Service (FOS), the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) will be holding an event... Local News
Autumn Local Update 10th November 2021 This newsletter is one of the regular updates I send out to residents in Scunthorpe. If you would like to sign up to receive these, please go to the homepage. Local News
Tonnage Tax Reform: Letter from the Transport Secretary 5th November 2021 Following the Chancellor's Budget, I am pleased to see that the Transport Secretary has outlined further details on tonnage tax reform. You can read the... Local News
Key safety tips ahead of Bonfire Night 5th November 2021 I know many people will be celebrating bonfire night with family and friends this evening. Just a reminder to keep each other safe and to check under bonfires... Local News
Interview explaining my decision to vote against the Government on Standards Committee Report Amendment 4th November 2021 Local News
Business Update 03/11/2021: Local Hospitality and Tourism Fund open, Key takeaways from last week's Budget, Campaign Success on Lorry Park Facilities 3rd November 2021 This email is part of a regular update I send out to businesses in Scunthorpe. If you have not received this email directly from me, please subscribe to my... Local News
Campaign Victory on long-term protection of Steel Safeguards 3rd November 2021 Residents will know that I do not hesitate to call out challenges affecting Steel. However, it is equally important to recognise all the really positive work... Local News
Statement after today's Parliamentary vote on the Committee on Standards 3rd November 2021 Yesterday I broke a three-line whip and voted against the Government-backed Amendment on the Committee on Standard's report on Owen Paterson. Many residents... Local News
Meeting the Prime Minister to discuss energy challenges affecting Steel 28th October 2021 This evening, Steel MPs including myself, Andrew Percy and Martin Vickers met with the Prime Minister to discuss steel and the current global energy challenges... Local News
