Erewash MP urges the Government to tackle alcohol-specific deaths Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Throughout my Parliamentary career and as a Health Minister, I have raised my concerns about the impacts of excessive alcohol consumption. Although most people drink responsibly, the misuse of alcohol can inflict harm on individuals, their families, the local community and the NHS. I am particularly concerned about data that was recently released by the Office for National Statistics showing that... Local News
Claim Pension Credit by 10 December and receive an extra £300.00 30th November 2023 I am urging Erewash residents who receive the State Pension to apply for Pension Credit by 10 December. If you are eligible for Pension Credit, you could claim... Local News
Maggie gets finger-test as part of European Testing Week 28th November 2023 It was great to join the Hepatitis C Trust’s Parliamentary event to hear about what more they are doing to support people affected by Hepatitis C in Erewash... Local News
Derby Telegraph Article 24th November 2023 After what has been a testing year steadying the ship, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, this week gave his Autumn Statement. This has... Local News
Maggie intervenes on strict appointment only policy at Ilkeston Community Hospital UTC 24th November 2023 Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash has intervened to force Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) NHS Trust to change their strict appointment... Local News
Maggie welcomes the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 23rd November 2023 Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement in a debate in the House of Commons. On... Local News
Maggie shows support for Family Business Week 22nd November 2023 I am delighted to show my support for Erewash based family businesses during Family Business Week. Family firms, such as Goldbury in Ilkeston, are the backbone... Local News
Flood Action Week 2023 21st November 2023 The Environment Agency is running its annual flood awareness week (20 – 26 November) this winter to inform Erewash residents about the risks of flooding and... Local News
Maggie welcomes £176 million for Derbyshire County Council for long-term plan to repair our roads thanks to the Government 20th November 2023 Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed £176,114,000.00 of funding from the Government over the next eleven years in Derbyshire, meaning... Local News
£1.50 bus fares for young people with b_line card 17th November 2023 Derbyshire County Council have introduced £1.50 single fares for 11 – 19-year-olds across Derbyshire and Derby. This is great news for young people in Erewash... Local News