Michael Hosts Parliamentary Debate on Northampton Music Education Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Regular readers of my updates may remember that I recently met Peter Smalley, the CEO of the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT) to discuss how changes to funding grants for the Teacher’s Pension Scheme will affect NMPAT and music hubs up and down the country. Following on from this meeting, I was able to secure around 45 minutes of debate time in the chamber of the House of... Westminster News
Michael Reads a Lesson at Northampton Christmas Carol Service 20th December 2023 On Sunday, 17th December I was honoured to be asked to read a lesson at the annual Nine Lessons and Carols service at All Saints Church in Northampton. All... Local News
Michael Visits Robotics Factory in Northampton 20th December 2023 I recently had the pleasure of visiting TKE’s Northampton-based factory in Moulton Park Industrial Estate. TKE was first established in 1965 and specialises in... Local News
Michael Visits Northampton Synagogue and Addresses Jewish Community during Channukah 20th December 2023 I recently visited the Northampton Hebrew Congregation during their Channukah lunch and addressed members of the local synagogue. Coincidentally, almost exactly... Local News
Michael Visits Kingsthorpe Bowls Club 20th December 2023 On Friday, 8th December I went to Kingsthorpe Bowls Club to meet members of the Club, watch them play, and even have a go at playing myself! As many will know... Local News
Michael Attends Police Reception at Downing Street 20th December 2023 Being a police officer is an extremely difficult job that is vital to wellbeing of our community. I believe that recognising the contribution of the men and... Westminster News
Michael Hosts Northampton College Students in Parliament and Visits Cedar Road Primary School 20th December 2023 I strongly believe that it is very important to teach future generations about the workings of politics and parliament in order to encourage active... Local News
Michael Lays a Wreath at Remembrance Day Service 1st December 2023 Every year on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday it is important that we remember those who have Fallen in service to this nation in HM Armed Forces. As ever... Local News
Michael Ellis MP- Annual Expenses-Full Disclosure 1st December 2023 Each year, MPs are permitted to claim for certain expenditure, such as on staffing, office costs (including accommodation and equipment), and travel. A wholly... Westminster News
Michael Attends Diwali Celebration in Northampton Town Centre 1st December 2023 On Saturday, 4th November I joined Northampton residents in the town centre to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali, which I have attended every year now for... Local News