A Quiet Crisis
Last week the Office for National Statistics released figures showing that over the course of winter last year a staggering 24,300 people died from mostly preventable causes.
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December 02, 2016
Take Time to Remember and Reflect
2016 has been another poignant year of remembrance. The people of Britain and the Commonwealth marked the centenary of the battles of Jutland and the Somme.
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November 15, 2016
WASPI campaigners are determined to fight
Back in January I wrote about the plight of hundreds of thousands of women facing financial hardship following the government’s rapid increase in their state pension age.
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October 27, 2016
Helping hard-pressed families stretch their budgets
We all hear stories in the news about food going to waste from supermarkets and a lot of us question why it can’t be used to help people who need it.
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October 24, 2016
Opening up Parliament
Ensuring our young people get the best opportunities in life has always been one of my priorities. No career choice should be closed off to them.
Yet it is still hard to get into a wide range of ‘establishment’ industries – such as the media, law and financial services. Sadly, there seems to still be a perception that Parliament is also one of those places.
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June 30, 2016
Statement about the suspension of the Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police
The decision of the jury at the Hillsborough inquest has finally brought to light the truth about this appalling miscarriage of justice.
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April 28, 2016
Ongoing concerns about potential fracking in Barnsley
I remain very concerned about recent developments regarding potential fracking sites in Barnsley.
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March 10, 2016
Wishing you a merry Christmas and all the best for 2016
I hope you get the chance over Christmas to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. It has been a busy year and I want to thank everyone for their support.
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December 18, 2015
Busiest Time of Year For Posties
This morning I visited the main Royal Mail delivery centre in Barnsley, to see for myself the co-ordination and effort that goes into ensuring they can cope during the festive period.
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December 08, 2015
Remembrance Sunday: a day to reflect on our past, present and our shared future
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.
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November 07, 2015