Opinions

Following my visit to Ukraine in February, this week I’ve had the privilege of welcoming Ukrainian MP Volodymyr Kreidenko to the UK – first to Parliament and...

This week has seen me undertake a real mix of activities. After fulfilling my Parliamentary duties at the start of the week, I arrived back in Burnley slightly...

Another week and more positive economic news. This time from the OECD which, hot on the heels of the IMF upgrade in UK growth forecasts, has predicted that we...

In a world where genuine and meaningful political conversations are often overlooked, there is a profound joy in getting out and about, engaging with people...

This week the IMF unveiled a dramatic upgrade to its outlook for the UK and our economic growth. And whilst this may seem remote, or sometimes irrelevant, it...

Healthcare is one of those few public services you can guarantee to use and need during your lifetime. But since Covid the entry point for most people – the GP...

What a week it’s been. Following on from the street parties to mark the King’s Coronation, the celebrations have continued with Burnley FC’s promotion to the...

It's hard not to feel a sense of awe and admiration for the Royal Family, and the Monarchy. It’s an enduring institution that's been a part of our national way...

This week in Parliament it has been one of the busiest I’ve known, with some big issues coming to the fore. First up, on Monday, was the Public Order Bill –...