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3rd February 2016
On the whole, people come to see me as their MP when they need help with an issue. Sometimes that’s a relatively straight forward thing to do.If a constituent isn’t happy with their treatment from one of our many public services, I work with my Caseworker to advise them about the best way... More
26th November 2015
Most of us, at some point in our lives, have to rely on our emergency services. From the local Barnsley police, to our ambulance and fire crews, the work these services do cannot be underestimated. These people serve us. The chilling attacks in Paris last week remind us how much we rely on them. They... More
21st August 2015
I’m going to talk rubbish. Well, what else would you expect from a politician, some may say! But no, this is actually a serious subject, one that generates hundreds of calls to both my office and Barnsley Council every year, inspires rage and despair amongst local people, and highlights the best... More
24th June 2015
Hopefully most people in Barnsley know of my ongoing campaign against so-called ‘legal highs’ – the vile substances that mimic the effects of illegal drugs, such as ecstasy and cocaine, and are easily purchased in high street shops due to a loophole in the law.We have seen people fitting... More
6th October 2014
They say a week is a long time in politics. So it’s not surprising that the fortnight since my last column has been packed with significant events.During that time Scotland has voted narrowly to stay part of the United Kingdom, but provoked a fierce debate about how power is distributed throughout... More
