Michael Visits the Northamptonshire Music & Performing Arts Trust Wednesday, 13 March, 2024 A number of constituents have been in touch regarding their concerns over how changes to the way pensions work might have an effect on the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT). NMPAT traded as the former Local Authority Music Service for 40 years, until 2012 when it was established as an Independent Charitable Company. In May 2012 it was designated as the government’s “Music... Local News
Michael Supports Diversity and Equality in Northampton 16th July 2018 In the last fortnight I visited Diversiti UK in Gold Street, Northampton to see their important work in action. Diversiti UK is an organisation which looks to... Local News
Michael Supports Dance in Northamptonshire 16th July 2018 I attended a wonderful dance show at the Castle Theatre in Wellingborough which was produced and performed by local dancers from the Dexterity Dance Company... Local News
Michael Intervenes in Northampton Traveller’s Situation 2nd July 2018 Many residents have contacted me about the recent appearance of illegal traveller encampments around Northampton, particularly in Abington Park and Kingsthorpe... Local News
Michael the Minister Quizzed by the House 2nd July 2018 On the 21st June 2018 I took part in a question and answer session in the House of Commons for Ministers in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport... Westminster News
Michael Supports the Opening of the Great Exhibition of the North! 2nd July 2018 On Friday, 8th June I attended the Great Exhibition of the North’s opening ceremony to help support the cultural sector in the North. The Exhibition is a free... Westminster News
Michael Celebrates Armed Forces Day and 100 Years of the RAF 2nd July 2018 In the 6 months that I have been the Arts Minister I have visited many museums but I always have a special affinity for those that are related to our armed... Westminster News
Michael Backs Plan to Invest Extra £20 Billion into NHS 18th June 2018 The NHS is a national treasure and something that this Government and I are passionate about; it is vital that the NHS is protected from increasing costs. I am... Westminster News
Michael Joins The Queen and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex to Support Libraries 18th June 2018 On Thursday, 14th June Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by the recently married Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, officially opened the Storyhouse in Chester... Westminster News
Michael Meets Northampton Council Leaders 18th June 2018 On Friday, 8th June, I met Cllr Jonathan Nunn, Leader of Northampton Borough Council (NBC), and the new Chief Executive, George Candler, and took the... Local News