Well done and thank you to all the schools, community and youth groups in #Preston that took part in UK Parliament Week last week. A huge 48 activities took place throughout Preston, with children and young people finding out about how Parliament works and how it affects everyone’s daily lives. Nearly 20,000 activities took place in every region and nation of the UK. Sign up for their mailing list for updates on UK Parliament Week and how to get your voice heard in Parliament

Everyone deserves to feel safe at work - abuse should never be part of the job. That’s why I’m supporting Usdaw’s Freedom from Fear campaign during their Respect for Shopworker’s Week. Retail workers are essential workers on the frontline of serving our communities, they deserve to be treated with respect. In the last twelve months, the Government has invested in policing, with specific projects to tackle retail crime, and that appears to be having an effect. We know that it

This year we mark the 80th Anniversary of the end of WW2. 1945 was not only a moment of victory, but it was also a time to reckon with the immense cost of war. Over 380,000 British military personnel lost their lives and countless others returned home physically and emotionally scarred from battle. In partnership with the Royal British Legion, there is a Constituency Garden of Remembrance installed every November in New Palace Yard, within the Parliamentary estate to honour t

I am delighted to support the #EFLWeekofAction, which celebrates the huge contribution and impact of @EFL Football Clubs, including the efforts of Preston North End and Preston North End Community and Education Trust @pnecet. Proud to see the positive impact they are making in my #Preston constituency. PNE will be running free CPR-Defib training for PNEFC fans pre-match this week. Following the second cardiac arrest in 18 months at Deepdale, the goal is to reach supporters wi

I am appalled that Places for People still haven’t adequately dealt with the devastating bed bug infestation at Clifton House, #Preston since I first raised this issue, a year ago. Elderly and vulnerable constituents report that they are living without furniture and carpeting and continue to suffer significantly with their mental and physical health. I am urgently calling on Places for People to: 1. Comprehensively review the extent of bed bugs and bed bug eggs in each prop

Fireworks cause stress and anxiety in animals. Did you know that 66% of animals are negatively impacted by private firework displays, and 40% of pet owners feel awkward discussing their fireworks concerns with their neighbours? As the MP for #Preston, I am passionate about the health and welfare of animals in the area, and this can be massively impacted during fireworks season. Make sure you think of animals and their owners in your community. If you’re holding a private fire

A mass ‘glow ride’ event is taking place in #Preston on Wednesday 22 October at 5.30pm, where residents will ride to show their support for safer cycling for women all year round. As the evenings get darker, sadly many women put their bikes away. One in five women feel their journeys are limited by concerns about cycling in the dark. We are lucky in Preston, as we are home to the Guild Wheel, an excellent cycle and walking track and although it is open at all times, it is not

A very Happy Diwali to my #Preston constituents, friends and colleagues who are celebrating Diwali this year. Wishing you all a festival filled with light, joy, and success. #Diwali2025

Reminder to all schools, youth groups, community organisations and home educators in #Preston to sign up for UK Parliament Week which runs 24-30 Nov. This year’s UKPW introduces young people to UK Parliament step by step to help them find out what it does, how it affects everyone’s daily lives and how they can get involved. Last year over 2.4 million people took part in every nation and region of the UK, and many countries all over the world. Everyone who signs up will receiv

I’m really pleased share some positive news for #Preston. We’ve secured £20 million of long-term funding for #Ribbleton. The funding will deliver £2 million every year for the next ten years, supporting local jobs, community facilities, green spaces, and measures to make the area safer and stronger. It will be up for everyone in Ribbleton to decide how it’s spent. Separately, Preston will receive a further £1.5m as part of the Pride in Place Impact Fund. This is a huge invest

I am pleased to report that my #Preston Constituency Office now has a fully trained Mental Health First Aider. The training was delivered...

This week the #NHS is celebrating 30 years of the Organ Donor Register. It takes just 2 minutes to confirm that you want to be an organ donor, and you could save up to nine lives. Confirm your decision to be an organ donor  here . It’s the best thing you’ll do today!  @nhsorgandonor #OrganDonationWeek #Preston

Rail travel is the only viable transport option for many #Preston commuters. My constituents are very frustrated with an unreliable service, where they often face expensive fares and last minute cancellations with no alternative options. Here’s my Parliamentary Question about the proposed rail fares.   https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-02-02/12787

I was invited to plant a wooden Remembrance tribute on behalf of Preston as part of the Royal British Legions plan to mark its Centenary...