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 Northampton Pupils On the National Stage 19th March 2018 In the last fortnight I was delighted to support – both in my role as Member of Parliament for Northampton North and as Arts Minister – seven pupils from... Westminster News
Michael Grants Historic Mosques Protected Heritage Status 19th March 2018 In my role as Minister for Heritage, I recently granted protected heritage status to two mosques in London by listing them as Grade II listed buildings – a... Westminster News
Michael Combats Fake News on Free School Meals 19th March 2018 There has been false information about this issue from the Labour Party and I am pleased to be able to give the real news on the subject. Whilst the Labour... Westminster News
Michael Opens Northampton Charity’s New Premises 19th March 2018 On 9th March 2018 I was invited by Spencer Contact, a charity which provides furniture and household essentials to those most in need, to reopen their new... Local News
Community Security Trust Annual Charity Dinner 19th March 2018 In the last fortnight I attended the Community Security Trust’s annual dinner. This charity helps protect British people of the Jewish faith from anti-Semitism... Westminster News
Michael Debates the Importance of Local Museums; Gives Speech to a Thousand Leaders from the Arts World 19th March 2018 My new ministerial role has meant that I have recently had more opportunities to represent the Government in debates and in the House of Commons. On Wednesday... Westminster News
Michael Visits Northampton’s Delapré Abbey- Newly Renovated Heritage Site 5th March 2018 Delapré Abbey – a former monastery in Northampton established in about the year 1145 – which then became a private house, has been in a derelict condition for... Local News
Michael Supports Church Conservation at Northampton Heritage Site 5th March 2018 On Friday, 2nd March 2018 I met the Chief Executive of The Churches Conservation Trust to discuss the great work that the Trust does around the country and also... Local News
Michael Visits Blackthorn Good Neighbours 5th March 2018 In the last fortnight I visited Blackthorn Good Neighbours, a registered charity (charity no: 1107071) community organisation which does a huge amount of good... Local News