The Derwent Walk
Just before Parliament was prorogued, I had the privilege of presenting a petition on behalf of many of my constituents involved in the Save our Derwent Walk campaign. The Derwent Walk Country Park, running from Swalwell through Winlaton Mill to Rowlands Gill, is a...
Tell me your energy security concerns
Boris Johnson just announced his Energy Security Strategy and much like the rest of the announcements from this Conservative Government, it raises a lot of questions. I want to hear from my constituents on this issue, please fill out the form below and tell me what...
This government talks the talk on levelling up but the reality is poverty in the north is going up
In 2022, MPs in the world’s fifth richest economy should not need to talk about child poverty or regional inequalities, yet sadly, too many of my constituents, and people living across the whole of the north of England, face very real issues. Inequality...
Environment Action Together – Online Meeting
I am holding an online event on Wednesday 23rd February to discuss what we can do, both nationally and locally to help save our planet. Will you join me? When: Wednesday 23rd February 7-8pm Where: Online Sign up below to receive the link. [contact-field...
Focus must be on people in bid to level region up
As we start to move out of the pandemic, building a new Britain requires a shift in focus toward spreading greater opportunity, prosperity and power to regions like ours here in the North East. But the sad reality is that despite all the noise coming from the...
I want to hear from you
The rising cost of living has many people worried. I want to hear from people across my constituency about their concerns with rising costs. Please take the time to fill out the information below, if you would like to talk to my office further you can contact us on...
Join our Climate Action Group
2022 is set to be a big year in our fight for a greener and cleaner planet. Coming off the back of COP26, it is more important than ever for us to look at our own actions, and the part we can play in building a sustainable and green future. That is why I want to set...
After a decade of chaos, this Government is running out of steam fast
With the new year under way we have an opportunity to think afresh about our priorities as individuals, as a region and as a nation. After a decade of austerity, five years of Brexit chaos and two years of pandemic failure, this government is running out of steam...
Business Forum
Businesses across the country have been through so much over the last couple of years. I want to make sure that the businesses in my constituency have the support they need, from myself and the Government, so that they can thrive. If you are a business in my...
Save the Derwent Walk
The Derwent Walk Country Park is a great mixture of woodlands and riverside and it is such an important part of our community. People from across the region come here to walk, sight see, fish and enjoy a lovely day out. I’m proud that my constituency contains such a...
A difficult week, An uncertain time and no Tory to be seen
This has been an incredibly difficult week for some in our region, as they deal with the devastation left by Storm Arwen. In my own constituency, hundreds of homes in places like Marley Hill, Winlaton, Blaydon, Sunniside, Whickham, Chopwell, Greenside and Coalburns...
Business Breakfast
Throughout the last couple of years, our local businesses in the constituency of Blaydon have been through so much. From unexpected lockdowns to leaving the European Union, our businesses have had to adapt to keep going. What is important going forward is that we can...