Chris' April 2024 newsletter: Hiking the Pike, Elizabeth Park and Transport Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 As always, the last month has been rather enjoyable and shows the breadth of activities that are going on locally and also those that MPs get invited to attend and support. I live in Horwich so enjoyed the Good Friday trek to the Pike. The weather was perfect for the walk, I bumped into friends along the way and the crowds delighted in the good weather and beautiful scenery. The outdoor activities... Newsletters
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
Chris appears on Sunday Politics North West 22nd November 2023 It was great to be on Sunday Politics North West over the weekend with Labour’s Alison McGovern MP. The vote on the King’s Speech is one of the most important... Local News
Bolton Library's exhibition on the Holodomor genocide 22nd November 2023 Bolton Library is hosting an exhibition on the Holodomor genocide from 13th November until 26th November. The exhibit will allow us to learn about a lesser... Local News
National Older Workers Week 21st November 2023 People of all ages do amazing work right across the economy. Each group faces different challenges, from someone taking their first job to someone approaching... Media
How I approach international affairs as an MP 21st November 2023 Members of Parliament are expected to comment, have a view and take action on every issue from potholes to war. We cannot force local authorities to fill in a... Articles
Chris welcomes £20 million for Bolton town centre regeneration 20th November 2023 I am delighted that Bolton is set to receive another £20m from the Levelling Up Fund. Bolton Council put in a bid when Cllr Martyn Cox was Council Leader and... Speeches in Parliament
Chris celebrates Diwali 16th November 2023 I was delighted to attend the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Temple in Bolton to celebrate Diwali. Local News
UK Parliament Week 15th November 2023 It was fantastic to visit so many schools as park of UK Parliament Week. It was great to meet so many children who were engaged and interested in finding out... Local News