Update on the situation in Afghanistan Friday, 20 August, 2021 Like you, I have been deeply moved by the scenes we have witnessed and share the concerns that have been expressed for the people caught up in the humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold. My thoughts are first and foremost with the families of the 457 British service men and women who have lost their lives in Afghanistan, including those from our own community, as well as the many thousands... Local News
TWENTY-SIX TOWNS TO SHARE OVER £600 MILLION TO HELP COMMUNITIES BUILD BACK BETTER 8th June 2021 Investment will boost local economies, create jobs and new homes, and improve skills Plans will transform public spaces, deliver green transport links and... Local News
Erewash MP Maggie Throup urges pupils to get tested ahead of schools’ return this week 7th June 2021 As half term comes to an end, Maggie is urging students to take a Covid test as they return to the classroom Regular rapid testing twice a week remains the best... Local News
Erewash MP Supports Calls for Ban on the Sending of Unsolicited Nudes 24th May 2021 Local MP, Maggie Throup, has given her backing to a Parliamentary petition established by a young Erewash resident calling on the Government to criminalise the... Local News
Queen’s Speech to unleash Britain’s Potential 20th May 2021 Erewash MP Maggie Throup has welcomed the measures announced in this year’s Queen’s Speech, which were approved by Parliament on Wednesday evening (19th May... Local News
Maggie urges Long Eaton residents to be vigilant as Covid numbers increase 12th May 2021 Following the significant outbreak of Coronavirus which was identified as originating at Wilsthorpe School in Long Eaton, Maggie is urging residents to be... Local News
Maggie backs fan-led review of football 27th April 2021 Erewash MP Maggie Throup has welcomed the publication of the terms of reference for a fan-led review of football by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture... Local News
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 13th April 2021 Following the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and in light of the fact that many people will be unable to sign a Book of... Local News
Maggie Praises Community Response as COVID Levels Continue to Fall Across Erewash 7th April 2021 Erewash MP Maggie Throup has thanked local residents for sticking to Coronavirus restrictions, as levels of the virus continue to fall across Erewash. This... Local News
Maggie Secures Additional 'Pop-Up' COVID Testing Centre 29th March 2021 After discussions with Derbyshire’s Director of Public Health, I have secured a pop-up COVID testing centre in Ilkeston between Monday 29th March and Friday... Local News
