Looking forward to attending Blackrod Art Group's preview evening. If you would like to view the Group's exhibition, which is always excellent, the details are above.

Thanks to everyone who came to my Meet Your MP event in Brazley Community Centre in Horwich earlier this week. Lots of points and questions were raised, including the problems on our railways, Brexit and the Loco Works.

Dear Sir

I met with Network Rail's new Project Manager at Horwich Parkway this week to discuss the substantial ongoing problems affecting rail users. I was informed that there are very significant technical challenges on the route to Chorley and elsewhere on the network which has delayed the upgrade. 

Last week I was pleased to lend my support to Alzheimer's Society, the UK's leading dementia charity, for Dementia Action Week. One million people will have dementia by 2021 and it is vital that we are able to deliver high quality social care to everyone that needs it.

I'm holding one of my regular public meetings this Thursday, this time in Horwich.

It's taking place at the Brazley Community Centre, Cedar Avenue, Horwich, BL6 6HT, at 7pm on Thursday 31 May.

My last column for the Leigh Observer:

There have been two debates in the House of Commons about the ongoing problems our railways are facing.

There are a series of problems affecting local rail services which mean that local communities have an appalling service. I have raised this with Ministers to ensure that they put pressure on Northern Rail and work with other bodies to deal with these problems as a top priority.

I am pleased to have nominated Thorrun Govind for The Healthier Communities Award as part of the NHS70 Parliamentary Awards and wish her the best of luck.