As you may know, education is very important to me. As a Conservative I believe that education is the key to social mobility, something that is close to my heart as the daughter of a lorry driver who started work aged 16 in Greggs bakery.

As you may know, education is very important to me. As a Conservative I believe that education is the key to social mobility, something that is close to my heart as the daughter of a lorry driver who started work aged 16 in Greggs bakery.

Another great edition of Drighlington's community magazine, Moor News. I was happy to write an article about supporting local charities!

According to NHS Digital, at any one time a sixth of the population in England aged 16-64 have a mental health problem, meaning the chances are we all know someone who is affected. Thankfully, mental health awareness is increasing, and this is a welcome and positive change in our society.  

Andrea has participated in the annual Easter Bake Sale organised by the Drighlington Community Library. The Library, managed by volunteers, organises annual events to support the local community.

Again, she has demonstrated a failure to listen

As has become the norm, we’ve had another big week in British politics. But away from the headlines and Westminster gossip, I wanted today to highlight some of the things that may matter more to local people.

So this is it: after weeks of negotiations in the wake of the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement being rejected, we finally know what exactly has been agreed upon: an agreement that does not change the wording of the backstop, but which supplements it.

I wrote the following article alongside Peter Bone MP, John Longworth, Leave Means Leave chair, and Richard Tice, Leave means Leave vice-chair:

It is in times of trouble that the best of our communities shines through brightest.