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7th November 2015
This Sunday I’ll be joining with people across Barnsley to take part in our community’s memorial for the fallen. Together we will be sharing a moment with millions of people across our country in remembrance of the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for us down the ages.That... More
5th November 2015
On Thursday 5th November Dan took part in a debate on remembrance at the Oxford Union.The debate was on the motion 'This House would not wear the Red Poppy.' Below is Dan's speech against the motion, closing the case for the Opposition. The motion was defeated by 241 votes to 93. ----Check... More
13th November 2014
At 11am on the 11th of November people around the country paused in silence to remember the sacrifice of those who have fallen in the service of our country.This has been a particularly poignant year of remembrance.In June we remembered that it was 70 years since the Allies laid siege to the Normandy... More
22nd October 2014
On Wednesday 22nd October I spoke to a parliamentary reception, hosted by the Heritage Lottery Foundation, on commemorating the First World War. I was joined by historian Dan Snow and Andrew Murrison MP, the Prime Minister's special representative for the centenary commemorations. You can read a... More
21st October 2014
As the local MP, I get to meet a whole range of individuals, groups and businesses. It’s particularly rewarding when I manage to introduce them to each other, so they can combine their skills to do great work for our town.This happened last week when I brought together a fantastic local business... More
