Joining the new Minister for Steel on his visit Scunthorpe Steelworks Thursday, 11 April, 2024 As soon as the new Minister for Steel was appointed, I made sure to get in touch and let him know how important this is to our area. He’ll continue to hear from me a lot! So I was delighted earlier this week, that he made it a priority to visit British Steel. The negotiations between the Govt and British Steel are still ongoing, so I used the visit to hammer home to the Minister how important... Local News
Raising the issue of British Steel at Prime Minister's Questions 17th November 2023 At PMQs this week I stood up to ask the Prime Minister again to reassure the House of Commons that the he is personally aware of the situation at British Steel... Westminster News
Attending Scunthorpe Anchor's Remembrance Meet Swimming Gala 15th November 2023 It was an honour and a privilege this Remembrance Sunday to attend Scunthorpe Anchor's Remembrance Meet Swimming Gala. Prior to the racing beginning, we... Local News
Attending the Kirton in Lindsey Service of Remembrance 12th November 2023 It was an honour and a privilege to attend the Kirton in Lindsey Service of Remembrance today - having laid my wreath at our Scunthorpe Memorial yesterday. As... Local News
Special Update: British Steel Potential Job Losses Announcement 10th November 2023 Dear Resident, I am sure that many of you have been following the news closely over the past few days, after British Steel announced their plans to transition... Local News
Asking an Urgent Question to the Minister on the British Steel announcement 9th November 2023 Following British Steel’s announcement on a plan to close their blast furnaces, I submitted an Urgent Question to the Speaker and he summoned the Minister to... Westminster News
Appearing on BBC Look North after the steelworks announcement 8th November 2023 I’m pleased the press are recognising what an important issue steel is for our community, if anyone would like to catch up with Look North you can watch my... Local News
Speaking to BBC Radio Humberside on the steelworks announcement 7th November 2023 After yesterday’s announcement of the planned transition to electric arc furnace production and the potential loss of jobs in Scunthorpe, I was making my stance... Local News
Statement on the steelworks announcement 6th November 2023 Residents may have seen the news from the steelworks this morning on their transition to electric arc furnace production and the potential job losses. Like many... Local News
Writing to the Environment Minister on the waste fire at Foxhills Industrial Estate 3rd November 2023 Like many residents I’m concerned by the impact that the waste fire on Foxhills Industrial Estate is having on the environment and local businesses. I’ve... Local News