Pretoria Pit Memorial 21st December 2023 Today I attended services at St Bartholomew's Church in Westhoughton and at the Pretoria Memorial to remember the 344 men and boys who lost their lives as a... Local News
Congestion around the Chequerbent roundabout 19th December 2023 know that congestion around the Chequerbent roundabout at peak times is a concern for many local residents. That is why I am pleased with the progress being... Local News
Challenging the Health Secretary on local NHS performance 15th December 2023 Leadership in healthcare has been devolved to the Greater Manchester administrative level through the creation of NHS Greater Manchester. I took the opportunity... Westminster News
Christmas Festivities 9th December 2023 It was lovely over the weekend to start the Christmas festivities with the Smithills Market and the Horwich lights switch on. There are some fabulous events... Local News
'Divisiveness' much worse in internal politics 9th December 2023 You think there is divisiveness and division in Westminster? Well, the internal politics of politics is often worse. To activists, there is nothing as important... Articles
Teaching standards in England 8th December 2023 Teachers right across Bolton West do a wonderful job in educating our children and this can be seen with the great results on the world ranking tables. Within... Local News
Greater Manchester Police is the most improved force in the country 7th December 2023 Greater Manchester Police have once again been recognised as the most improved police force in the country. Under the previous police chief, GMP failed to... Local News
Bolton Council receives additional funding for adult social care 7th December 2023 Those who work in adult social care do such an important job to help those most in need. This key service is under pressure and that is why I am pleased that... Local News
Visit to the Loco Works spine road 6th December 2023 Having invited the Secretary of State to Horwich to secure £12m for the Loco Works spine road, it is good to see it taking shape. When the road is complete, it... Local News