We can and we will defeat this virus, but it requires us all to work together, support those in need where we can, and follow the Government’s guidance to Stay Home, Protect the NHS and Save Lives.

If you are in need of assistance – be it physical, or financial, or emotional, information how to access help can be found below. There are also links for those who are willing and able to offer support.

Northamptonshire’s Community Resilience Service Coronavirus Support Line

The coronavirus outbreak is the biggest public health emergency in a generation. The Government said it would do whatever it takes to protect people’s jobs and incomes – and that is why the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme. 

The generous donations and community spirit of the people of Northampton North will prove to be a vital part of our nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. We are seeing a huge influx of both volunteering and donations from the public.

For the past fortnight all of my work has been within Government in its effort to protect the public and the economy from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Only about two weeks ago, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his annual Budget in the House of Commons.

On Friday, 20th March I met the Leader of Northampton Borough Council and the Chief Executive of the Council in the Guildhall to discuss the rapidly evolving situation with regards to Covid-19 and to discuss the county’s response.

At the end of February, I again went to the Court of Appeal in London to personally present a case before three senior judges calling for the sentence for a violent Domestic Abuser to be increased.

On Saturday 7th March I was delighted to again attend Northampton’s annual celebration for International Women’s Day at The Guildhall in the town centre.

I recently met again with Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable, Nick Adderley, Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Stephen Mold, and Northamptonshire Chief Fire Officer, Darren Dovey, who briefed me and other Northamptonshire MPs on important issues affecting Police and Emerg