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 Wraps Up Commons Business for Easter 3rd April 2017 One of the duties that I have in my role as Deputy Leader of the House of Commons is to represent the Government during what is known as the “pre-recess... Westminster News
Michael Welcomes Government Millions to Improve Northampton Traffic 20th March 2017 The Government announced in the last fortnight that it would be funding the Northampton North-West Relief Road to the tune of nearly £8 million (£7,930,000)... Local News
Michael Welcomes Policing & Fire Minister to Northampton 20th March 2017 On Friday, 10th March 2017 I joined Brandon Lewis MP, Minister for Policing and the Fire Service, during his visit to Northampton. During the afternoon we... Local News
Michael Supports Local Campaign to Improve Coach Stop 20th March 2017 I was recently contacted by a resident of Northampton North concerning the facilities at the Victoria Street Coach stop in Northampton. Constituents are... Local News
Michael Visits Trades Training Business 20th March 2017 In the last fortnight I went to visit a local business named EAS Mechanical after their owner contacted me asking to show me how they work to address a shortage... Local News
Europe: Michael Votes To Allow Triggering of Article 50 20th March 2017 In the late hours of Monday, 13th March 2017 the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill was passed unamended by both Houses of Parliament and received... Westminster News
Michael Speaks for the Government: Brexit and Scotland 20th March 2017 I was the Government Minister in charge at a Westminster Hall debate entitled “Implications for the Scottish Devolution Settlement of Triggering Article 50”... Westminster News
Michael Gets The Lowdown 6th March 2017 On Friday, 24th February I was invited to visit The Lowdown – an organisation in Northampton which gives support to young people with mental health conditions... Local News
Michael and the War Hero: An Example of Constituency Casework 6th March 2017 I receive hundreds of emails a week, from many of the 65,000 residents living in Northampton North, and many of these are from residents seeking my help on... Local News