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Justine Greening visits Outwood Grange Academy 11th February 2014 On Tuesday 11 th February, Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening visited Outwood Grange Academy. Local News
My Column in the Wakefield Express 16th January 2014 Here’s wishing all Wakefield Express readers a 2014 filled with peace, hope, good health and many joyous moments. Articles
The Apprentice: Small Business in Morley and Outwood 9th December 2013 I was brought up in a family with an entrepreneurial spirit. My Dad was a lorry driver who then went on to have his own transport company and then a small... Local News
Policy Forum: Planning 5th December 2013 Last night I held a CPF meeting (Conservative Policy Forum); this is where party members and the public come together to discuss policy ideas and views (Warts... Local News
Mike Penning, Disability Minister visits Wakefield 5th December 2013 This afternoon we had Mike Penning the Minister for disabilities, met with Keith Orrell, the coordinator of Wakefield Support Group Parkinson’s UK. Mr. Orrell... Local News
Updates: Street Stall, EU and Immigration 5th December 2013 On Saturday I held a street stall in the constituency; it was a bustling day with people doing their Christmas shopping. It took me back to my retailer days as... Local News
Autumn Statement Overview 5th December 2013 It is much welcomed news that we received today in the Autumn Statement and demonstrates that Britain’s economic plan is working, but the job is not yet done –... Opinions
Transport Minister Visit 4th December 2013 We kick started the week off with a visit from the Transport Minister Robert Goodwill. I invited him several weeks ago as I was aware of the improvements that... Local News
Coffee Morning 3rd December 2013 This morning we held a coffee morning and advertised it in the Wakefield Express. It was a free event with tea, mince pies and cakes and a chance for me to... Local News
Labour finally U-turn on Grooming Gang inquiry after Conservative pressure 19th June 2025 Keir Starmer has finally bowed to pressure and agreed to a national statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. National News
Kemi delivers press Conference with a survivor of grooming gangs scandal 18th June 2025 After Labour announced they finally U-turned and will begin a national inquiry into the grooming gangs, Kemi holds a press conference with a survivor. National News
Kemi delivers a speech at FTSE250+ conference 18th June 2025 Kemi Badenoch has delivered a speech in the city responding to Labour's damaging plans for our economy. National News
Mel Stride responds to Rachel Reeves's spending review 14th June 2025 Today, Rachel Reeves's delivered Labour’s first Spending Review. With a torrent of promises, slogans, and self-congratulations. But not the truth. National News
Forcing a vote on a national inquiry into grooming gangs 14th June 2025 We Conservatives strongly believe victims of this appalling abuse deserve justice. Find out more here National News
Labour U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments 9th June 2025 After Conservative pressure, Labour finally reinstitute Winter Fuel Payments for 9 million pensioners National News