Today in Parliament I welcomed the Government's new £2 billion Kickstart scheme, this is an important scheme that will help to uphold social mobility in the aftermath of the COVID recession by helping young people into work by creating hundreds of thousands of new, fully subsidised jobs for young

Fantastic to visit Tops Fitness and Rehabilitation in Outwood again today to see how they've adapted

Great to see a one way system, increased waiting space, and hygiene stations are helping TOPs to run all their usual services for local people

Met today with industry experts to discuss the challenges facing livery stables across the UK and here in East Ardsley. Pleased to see high animal welfare standards upheld here!

The UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested in small businesses across the UK since its launch in 2012.

Enjoying the sunshine as I help Peter from Drighlington deliver petitions calling for traffic calming measures around the village

Great to chat to residents, at a safe distance, on the doorstep again

A pleasure to visit Royal Mail in Morley this morning to thank the hardworking team here for everything they've done during this difficult time

My article in today's Wakefield Express:

Government support in Morley & Outwood has helped to protect jobs and local businesses

During my recent visits to local employers I have been pleased to hear that these packages have been helpful!

Really great visit to St James's Hospital in Leeds this afternoon to catch up with the brilliant team, discuss local NHS preparedness, and hear more about the amazing research being done here - including on the Coronavirus!

Fantastic to visit Morley Glass today and see the great energy behind this innovative local business!

Very interesting to hear all about the charity and sustainability work that happens here!