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’s Northampton Work Since Lockdown: Intervening in 189 cases since March, Responded to 5,373 Emails 7th September 2020 During this pandemic, many people have suffered considerable hardship, whether it be financial, through their, or one of their, loved one’s health, or through... Local News
Millions from Government to Support Northampton Businesses! 7th September 2020 I have been helping local businesses in Northampton to obtain financial assistance from the Government during the Covid-19 outbreak. Businesses have suffered... Local News
Michael Visits the Science Museum Ahead of its Reopening 7th September 2020 As a former Arts Minister and someone who is acutely concerned about the recovery of the Arts sector following lockdown, I was particularly pleased to be... Westminster News
“Eat Out to Help Out” Scheme a Huge Success; More Than 100 million Meals Claimed, 66,000 in Northampton North 7th September 2020 In Northampton North, more than 66,000 meals were claimed for the scheme, with a total discount claimed totalling over £363,000. In the UK as a whole, over 100... Local News
Take Part in Michael’s Survey! 7th September 2020 As Northampton recovers from the impact of Coronavirus, I am keen to hear about your priorities. Let me know how you feel we can help to shape our recovery from... Local News
Coronavirus Update – Changes in Northampton 27th July 2020 Following an increase in Covid-19 infections in the Borough of Northampton, local authorities are asking residents of Northampton to strictly follow guidelines... Local News
Michael’s Role as Solicitor-General: Sentences Increased for 63 Offenders in 2019 27th July 2020 I am pleased to report that newly-released annual statistics for the 2019 Unduly Lenient Sentence (“ULS”) Scheme show that 63 criminal offenders had their... Westminster News
Michael Welcomes Substantial Pay Rises for Public Sector Workers 27th July 2020 I welcome the Government’s decision to give 900,000 public sector workers a pay rise of above the rate of inflation for doctors, police, teachers and more in... Westminster News
Michael Opens New Police Training Centre in Northampton 13th July 2020 I was delighted to officially open the brand new Northamptonshire Police Training Centre in Pyramid Close, Weston Favell, on Friday 10th July. I unveiled a... Local News