Opinions

Parliament might be in recess, but there’s plenty to cover in this column. The first has to be the outstanding effort of our Lionesses at the World Cup. The...

Whilst the summer recess offers a unique opportunity to get out and about right across Burnley and Padiham, this week has seen me back in Westminster –but just...

Parliament being in recess is a great time for me to spend time out about in our communities. Knocking on doors, visiting local groups, and sitting with a pint...

Speak with any parent and summer is always met with a mixture of emotions. Children may celebrate the time off school, but potential worry kicks in as keeping...

A normal week involves a lot of travel to and from London. But with Parliament now in recess I’ve been travelling a lot here in Burnley and Padiham instead...

You don’t have to look far for some news story that’s got negativity or doom and gloom front and centre. In fact, a lot of the time it feels like that’s all the...

Having the opportunity to build a decent life for yourself is something I want to see afforded to every single resident of Burnley and Padiham. It’s why you’ll...

One of the best parts of my role is travelling around the borough, speaking and listening to people; taking on board different viewpoints and making sure that...

On Sunday, after a week spent with me in Parliament and across Burnley and Padiham, I saw Volodymyr Krydenko off when I dropped him at Heathrow airport. The...