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
The King Visits Parliament and Unveils Jubilee Gift Michael Organised 23rd January 2023 On December 14th 2022 I had the great honour of welcoming His Majesty the King whilst he was visiting Parliament. The King visited to formally unveil the... Westminster News
Michael Visits All Saints Primary School in Northampton 23rd January 2023 In the last fortnight I visited All Saints Primary School in Northampton and had a Question & Answer Session with two classes of Year 6 Pupils, answering... Local News
Michael Meets the New Chief Fire Officer for Northamptonshire 23rd January 2023 I recently had a meeting with the new Chief Fire Officer for Northamptonshire, Mark Jones, at the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (NFRS) headquarters... Local News
Michael Plants Tree in Northampton for Green Canopy Scheme 23rd January 2023 Northampton School for Boys recently invited me to their grounds to plant a tree. During my time at the school I hosted a Question & Answer session with the... Local News
Michael Visits Blackthorn Primary School 13th December 2022 In the last fortnight I was very pleased to visit Blackthorn Primary School who have been given a ‘Good’ grading this year by Ofsted. This a huge achievement... Local News
Michael’s Commons Speech on “Counsellors of State Bill” 13th December 2022 I recently made my first speech as a full Backbench MP in the House of Commons in some 10 years in support of the Counsellors of State Bill. The Bill increases... Westminster News
Michael’s Annual MP Expenses are Published 13th December 2022 Each year, MPs are permitted to claim for certain expenditure, such as on staffing, office costs (including accommodation and equipment), and travel. A wholly... Local News
Michael Visits New Robot at Northampton General Hospital 13th December 2022 A few months ago I had the pleasure of congratulating Northampton General Hospital when they received a brand new Da Vinci X Robot. The machine allows specially... Local News
Michael Pays Respects on Remembrance Sunday in Northampton 18th November 2022 Every year we remember those who have fallen in the service of the United Kingdom. Let us not forget the sacrifice and bravery of the men and woman who gave... Local News