Following an historic 18 months in which the Lionesses have become Euro champions and World Cup finalists there has been a transformational growth in girls’ football.
When speaking with Erewash residents, I know that many are concerned about the puppy smuggling trade.
This week in Parliament, I was pleased to meet with representatives from Dogs Trust to discuss the importance of tackling the cruel puppy smuggling trade.
Speaking with Erewash residents, I know many want to buy high-quality British food, however find it difficult to identify where their food comes from and how it is produced.
Smoking remains the single leading preventable cause of illness and mortality in the UK. Worryingly around 19 per cent of adults in Erewash still smoke.
This No Smoking Day I am urging Erewash smokers to make a quit attempt to improve their health and help create a smokefree society.
This week in Parliament, I participated in the final day of the debate following the Budget that was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, last week.
Erewash is set to receive a huge cash boost following the Chancellor’s announcement of £5 million of Government funding to support local cultural projects across the Borough in his Spring Budget.
Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash visited Ilkeston Community Hospital to view the building works taking place that will expand the hospital’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
With spring upon us, I realise how busy the first couple of months of 2024 have been. Here’s a flavour of some of my recent activities as your Member of Parliament.
This week in Parliament I participated in a debate on tackling obesity. According to the British Heart Foundation, 29 per cent of adults in Erewash are obese.
