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 Summarises The Budget 27th November 2017 On Wednesday, 22nd November 2017 the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Budget speech: the Government’s financial plan including the approximate costs... Westminster News
Michael’s Annual Expenses Report: Major Savings for the Taxpayer 27th November 2017 Your MPs Expenses: Annual Update As in previous years I am pleased to report that I have significantly underspent my budget for staffing and office costs and... Local News
Remembrance Sunday: Michael Remembers The Fallen 13th November 2017 As the Member of Parliament for Northampton North I have many duties during the year, but none is more important than the laying of a poppy wreath at the War... Local News
Michael Supports Government Action on Bees and Animal Slaughter Houses 13th November 2017 The UK is a world leader in animal welfare and this Government is consistently taking action to protect our precious wildlife in this country. Most recently... Westminster News
Michael Discusses Democracy with Primary School Children 13th November 2017 In the last fortnight I have visited both Headlands Primary School and Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School to speak to the pupils about my role as Member of... Local News
Michael Speaks From The Despatch Box Again! 13th November 2017 As Deputy Leader of the House of Commons it is one of my duties to represent the Government during Pre-Recess Adjournment Debates – debates held just before the... Westminster News
Michael Arranges War Medal Decoration for WWII Veteran 30th October 2017 George Verden is one of my constituents and is a 94 year old World War Two veteran. In December 2016, he came to see me saying he believed he might be entitled... Local News
Michael’s Cross-Party Support 30th October 2017 Many people are under the impression that politicians from different political parties never work together. It is true that some politicians find working... Local News
Parliament Crumbles Onto Michael’s Car! 30th October 2017 There was a bit of a drama in the last fortnight which attracted some national media attention when a chunk of masonry from a 130 year old Parliamentary... Westminster News