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
Erewash charities awarded nearly £100,000.00 in funding as part of the Government’s Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund 2nd January 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash, has welcomed the news that the Canaan Trust and Every One Eats have been awarded funding as part of the... Local News
Maggie receives an OBE in the New Years Honours list 30th December 2023 Having had the immense privilege of serving as the Member of Parliament for Erewash for the last eight and a half years, which is reward in itself, I am both... Local News
Pensioners receive £4.8 billion in Government support to heat their homes over winter 22nd December 2023 I am delighted that the Government is honouring their commitment and supporting those over the State Pension age across the country and Erewash this Christmas... Local News
Roadworks lifted for the festive period 21st December 2023 To help those across the country and in Erewash make the Christmas getaway easier, the Government are lifting 98 per cent of roadworks on motorways and major A... Local News
Ladywood Primary School visit Maggie in Westminster 14th December 2023 One of the roles I find most rewarding as a Member of Parliament is inspiring the next generation of Erewash students to get involved in politics. This week I... Local News
Long Eaton 20mph zone rejected by County Councillors 7th December 2023 Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash, has welcomed the news that Derbyshire County Council Councillors have rejected proposals to introduce a blanket... Local News
Weather and Flood Alerts in Erewash 7th December 2023 The Met Office has issued a Yellow Rain Warning for Erewash and the East Midlands until 8pm tonight. There is likely to be periods of persistent and heavy... Local News
Maggie backs Smokefree Families Campaign 7th December 2023 Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash, attended the launch of the Delivering Smokefree Families report in Parliament this week. The report, authored... Local News
Westminster Despatches - 7th December 2023 7th December 2023 Dear Resident, With Christmas just a couple of weeks away, it is fantastic to see Erewash residents getting into the Christmas spirit by putting up their... Local News