In my last Wigan Observer article, published two weeks ago, I pointed out how the ongoing and horrific events in the Middle East is casting a spotlight on the values of people across Britain and especially in the political class.
With the closure of bank branches, I know that residents are concerned about access to banking services across the Bolton West and Atherton constituency.
I was pleased to attend the Careers Fair at Ladybridge Primary School alongside a range of other business and professions, from software developers to actors and police officers, and to chat with the pupils about my role as a Member of Parliament.
Sometimes, as happened last week, the questioner illuminates the rifts within his own political party far more than he lays down a principled argument or cause he actually believes in.
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