Update on the Rwanda policy Tuesday, 28 November, 2023 I was frustrated by the decision of the Supreme Court to rule against the Rwanda policy but the Government will return with further legislation to tighten up measures and to allow the Rwanda plan to start operation. In the meantime many will be surprised to know that even without the Rwanda plan in operation, the U.K. is making substantial progress on illegal immigration compared to our European... Westminster News
Hamas' invasion of Israel 28th November 2023 Israel’s relationship with her neighbours started as badly as possible when the Arab League led an invasion to destroy the new nation at its birth. In 1967 and... Articles
Happy Lancashire Day! 27th November 2023 Happy Lancashire Day to all my constituents and everyone else in our wonderful County! Local News
Update on the Loco Works spine road in Horwich 25th November 2023 Whenever I speak to residents in Horwich, a concern that they have is problems with congestion. The new spine road planned at the Loco Works development will go... Local News
A world of celebrity and stardom 25th November 2023 Celebrity and stardom occupy so much of the media and our entertainment. Cinema went through a golden era with the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton... Articles
Chris' November newsletter: the Autumn Statement, Diwali and Bolton Parish Church 24th November 2023 The big political event of the last month was the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivering his Autumn Statement. It was more positive than I expected with tax... Newsletters
Animal welfare across Bolton 24th November 2023 I am deeply concerned about the welfare of animals, including those given as fairground prizes, or even as prizes given through competitions on social media... Local News
Chris visits Bolton Parish Church 23rd November 2023 It was a great experience to visit Bolton Parish Church, which is so much more atmospheric when it is so quiet. Do look out for the next tour of the bell tower... Local News
The historical context of Israel and Zionism 23rd November 2023 We are all familiar with stories from the books of the Bible. The Jewish people suffered under the Egyptians, Babylonians and Romans. Their first and second... Articles
£8 billion boost to repair roads 23rd November 2023 The Government has announced £8 billion in funding to repair roads across the country. This huge investment is part of the funding that has been redirected from... Local News