MP gives speech in Parliament about hospice funding Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 One of the greatest impacts Covid-19 lockdowns had was to disrupt funding activities for so many of our favourite charities, including the hospice movement. When people couldn't do a sponsored walk, parachute jump or pop into their local charity shops, charities lost a huge source of their income. Whilst hospices such as Bolton Hospice, Wigan & Leigh Hospice and Derian House value the independence... Articles
Visit to Bolton College during T Levels Week 5th October 2023 I was delighted to visit Bolton College for T-Level Week and to see the fantastic vocational courses that the College are offering. During my visit it was great... Local News
Damage to Westhoughton Town Hall 3rd October 2023 This morning a lorry reversed into Westhoughton Town Hall and took a chunk out of the brickwork. It does not look as though any structural damage has been done... Local News
Our PM is challenging the agenda 30th September 2023 Going Dutch means that each person has to pay their own expenses. In a restaurant, if one person chooses the expensive lobster and the other three have a pizza... Opinions
Visit to Bolton Steam Museum 30th September 2023 I was delighted to visit Bolton Steam Museum which home to the largest collection of working textile steam engines in the country! The volunteers at the museum... Local News
Bolton Beer Festival 29th September 2023 The Bolton Beer Festival is back and it is bigger and better than ever! The Festival is returning this year with over 220 cask beers on offer alongside a... Local News
Older Persons’ Advice and Information Fair 28th September 2023 I am often contacted by constituents looking for advice and information, yet often they are unaware of the fantastic services that local charities and... Local News
Concerns about the safety of emergency power unit plans in Westhoughton 27th September 2023 Yet another battery storage site has gone up in flames which deepens my concerns about the proposed facility in a residential area of Westhoughton. In light of... Local News
Bolton West MP supports cost of living support payment 27th September 2023 The Government recognises that many people are finding it difficult with the cost of living, so today they are giving many of the most in need the first of... Westminster News
Chris attends the Festival of Horwich 25th September 2023 I was delighted to attend the Festival of Horwich on Saturday. Thank you to everyone that turned out and all those that helped to organise the event! Local News