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 Celebrates Religious Diversity with the Bahá’í Faith in Northampton 5th March 2018 On Friday, 2nd March 2018 I was invited to meet members of the Bahá'í community in Northampton to learn more about their faith. The Bahá'í faith is a religion... Local News
Michael in Parliament: Debating Arts Funding 5th March 2018 On Tuesday, 20th February 2018 I represented the Government in the debate in the House of Commons which was entitled “Arts Council England Funding: Coalfield... Westminster News
Michael Opens New Sixth Form Centre at Billing Brook School 19th February 2018 On Friday, 9th February 2018 I visited Billing Brook School in Northampton to officially open their new Sixth Form Centre and to show my support for the student... Local News
Michael Supports Mental Health Awareness Day! 19th February 2018 On Mental Health Awareness Day 2018 I participated in the campaign again this year by launching a balloon from Billing Brook School to show my support for... Local News
Michael’s New Role at the Despatch Box 19th February 2018 In my previous role as Deputy Leader of the House of Commons I represented the Government from the despatch box many times; however, on Thursday, 8th February... Westminster News
Michael as Arts, Heritage and Tourism Minister: Update 19th February 2018 In the past fortnight I have continued to be extremely busy with my ministerial duties as Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism. Last week was a half term... Westminster News
Michael Calls for Change of Leadership of County Council 7th February 2018 As many readers will be aware, I have been saying publicly since October 2017 that I do not have confidence in the Leadership of Northamptonshire County Council... Local News
Michael as Arts, Heritage and Tourism Minister: Update 7th February 2018 I was appointed Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on Tuesday, 9th January 2018, as readers of this... Westminster News
Michael Meets Royal and Derngate Theatre Boss 7th February 2018 I recently visited the Royal and Derngate Theatre in Northampton to meet the Chief Executive Martin Sutherland. I have long been a supporter of the Royal and... Local News