Nine schools across Erewash take part in the Let Girls Play Biggest Ever Football Session 18th March 2024 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’... Local News
Dogs Trust Puppy Smuggling event in Parliament 15th March 2024 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... Local News
The Government seeks views on fairer and clearer food labelling 14th March 2024 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... Local News
No Smoking Day 2024 13th March 2024 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... Local News
Budget Debate 2024 13th March 2024 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... Local News
Erewash is ‘BIG WINNER’ in Chancellor’s Spring Budget! 6th March 2024 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... Local News
Erewash patients set to benefit from upgrades to Ilkeston Community Hospital’s Diagnostic Capacity 1st March 2024 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... Local News
Maggie intervenes in Digital Exclusion debate 1st March 2024 This week in Parliament, I intervened in a debate on digital exclusion where I provided a live example of how it is impacting Erewash residents. Specifically... Local News
Westminster Despatches - 29th February 2024 29th February 2024 Dear Resident, 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... Local News