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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
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News