Maggie calls for MPs to back landmark Bill that tackles smoking and vaping Thursday, 18 April, 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash, recently pledged her support to a landmark Bill that will create a smokefree generation and tackle underage vaping. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which had its Second Reading on 16 April, is a Government Bill that will prohibit the sale of tobacco to people born on or after 1 January 2009, and will impose product requirements in connection with... Local News
Maggie joins Royal British Legion poppy collectors in Erewash 7th November 2023 Over the weekend I was pleased to support Royal British Legion poppy collectors in Erewash. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance and is worn as a show of... Local News
Maggie opens life-saving defibrillator at the Seven Oaks Pub 6th November 2023 Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash recently opened a new life-saving community defibrillator (AED) at the Seven Oaks Pub. This now means that there... Local News
XL Bully type dogs to be banned 3rd November 2023 The Government has added XL Bully type dogs to the list of breeds banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act. From 31 December 2023, breeding, selling, advertising... Local News
Maggie shows support for Liver Cancer Patients in Parliament 2nd November 2023 It was great to join the British Liver Trust for the launch of their report Liver Cancer – A Call to Action. At the launch, I was proud to support the British... Local News
Westminster Despatches - 2nd November 2023 2nd November 2023 Dear Resident, It’s been a busy few weeks in Parliament and across Erewash, so here’s a flavour of my recent activities as your Member of Parliament... Local News
Long Eaton Railway Ticket Office Saved 2nd November 2023 Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash is delighted with the news that the Government has decided not to ratify proposals to close railway ticket... Local News
Maggie opens Chaucer Infants and Nursery School’s Sensory Garden 1st November 2023 I was delighted to pop along to Chaucer Infants and Nursery School in Ilkeston and open their new sensory garden. The new sensory garden will help stimulate... Local News
Maggie welcomes second Cost of Living payment from Conservative Government for 11,500 vulnerable households in Erewash 31st October 2023 Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed the arrival of the second Cost of Living payment worth £300.00 for 11,500 vulnerable and low-income... Local News
Maggie joins Erewash Sound’s Business Podcast 31st October 2023 I had a great time on Erewash Sound’s new Business Podcast. During the interview we chatted about the important role that Erewash based businesses play in... Local News