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Stephen Morgan MP has visited The Grove Veterinary Practice in Southsea to discuss changes to the veterinary sector to benefit vets and pet owners. 

During the visit, Mr Morgan was able to hear views on the proposals outlined by the Government from both those who provide and those who use veterinary services. 

Labour’s reform is intended to make the system clearer, fairer and more transparent for owners, whilst also supporting veterinary professionals. 

Portsmouth’s pet owners are set to benefit from:  

  • Clearer pricing 
  • Lower costs 
  • Greater confidence in care  
  • Fairer complaints process  
  • Better access to care 

Portsmouth’s veterinary professionals are set to benefit from:  

  • Legal recognition for veterinary nurses  
  • Regulatory oversight of veterinary businesses  
  • Modernised processes for registration and “fitness to practice” 
  • A modern governance model for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)   

The visit also allowed Mr Morgan to observe the crucial work that is done every day by veterinary surgeons and staff, firsthand. As a pet owner himself, Mr Morgan appreciates and pays tribute to their efforts, along with their dedication. 

Commenting, Stephen Morgan, MP for Portsmouth South, said: 

“As a pet owner myself, I appreciate the importance of the crucial services provided by veterinary practices across Portsmouth to the wellbeing of our much-loved pets. 

“I thank The Grove Veterinary Practice for allowing me to visit and pay tribute to the crucial work and dedication I was able to observe firsthand. 

“The reforms announced by Government will equip pet owners with knowledge and confidence to promptly deal with health and welfare concerns their pets may have.  

“All forms of animals will be protected by planned reforms, ending cruel practices and ensuring high standards of care for pets, farm animals and wildlife”.

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Amanda Martin MP has praised schools in Portsmouth North for their success in achieving the School Games Mark Gold Award during the 2024/25 academic year.

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme, launched in 2012 and facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust, to reward schools for their commitment to developing competition across their school and into the community.

In Portsmouth North, Admiral Lord Nelson, Beacon View and Trafalgar schools received the School Games Platinum Mark Award, with all of them receiving the Gold level.

Schools have been recognised for their success in many areas, including supporting participation in local inter-school competitions and creating active plans for the ongoing improvement of PE and school sport.

Commenting on the news, Amanda Martin MP said: “I’m delighted schools in Portsmouth North have been recognised for their commitment to PE and school sport. It’s more important than ever that we support children and young people to be physically active, and activity during and around the school day can help every child unlock the benefits, including for happiness, health and access to skills.

“Local schools that have been celebrated through the School Games Mark should be proud of their success. As well as congratulating the children and young people involved, I also want to pay tribute to the teachers, school leaders, volunteers and officials whose involvement is helping create vital opportunities and making sure no one misses out.”

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A Facebook AI generated fake video designed to make money by inciting anger against Muslims has 1.7m views.

Is the regulator Ofcom fine with this?

in the context of Ofcom’s remit to keep people safe online?

 And is Facebook still claiming  that it doesn’t make money from misinformation!

For full details read Full Fact : https://x.com/FullFact/status/2045774502739542127

 

 

Birmingham is set to become a national hub for the manufacturing of next-generation medicines, following a major new investment from the UK Government into advanced therapeutics, vaccines, and clinical trial capability. The Government has announced multi-million-pound funding through the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) to support the development of three Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard cleanrooms at the University of Birmingham’s Precision Health Technologies...

Meg's Weekly Round-Up: Friday 17 April

Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch)

See here for what I've been up to in Hackney and Westminster this week.
14 April 2026
George Freeman calls for an end to the Government’s policy of massive subsidised solar “farm” power stations on agricultural land

George Freeman calls for an end to the Government’s policy of massive subsidised solar “farm” power stations on agricultural land and switching to solar panels on rooftops, roads, motorway sidings, reservoirs & industrial sites instead of farmland.  

With the Middle East crisis blocking supplies of fertilisers & imported food, reinforcing how vulnerable UK food security is to geopolitical events and global supply chains, George Freeman MP, former Minister for Science & MP for Mid Norfolk, criticises the Government’s policy of subsidising massive solar “farm’” power stations on Norfolk’s productive farmland, highlighting 

  • the urgent need to support UK  agricultural production
  • ⁠concerns that the cost and scale of building new grid connections means that where the first solar stations are built we can expect massive additional solar expansion with land agents in Norfolk reporting c20,000 acres now in the pipeline

George Freeman (Mid Norfolk) (Con)

On the point that my hon. Friend the Member for Bromley and Biggin Hill (Peter Fortune) made, I can say that when I was the Minister for Space, I strongly supported space solar, which is a genuinely exciting British breakthrough.

My hon. Friend the Member for Spelthorne (Lincoln Jopp) is making a really important point about food security. As the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on science and technology in agriculture, I know that we are hugely vulnerable to the geopolitics of the strait of Hormuz and global supply chains more broadly, so we need to do more to support UK agricultural production. In my patch, we have an 8,000-acre solar farm on farmland, which will see good, productive land taken out. This Friday, I am chairing the Central Norfolk Solar Factory Farm Alliance. We are very keen to see solar on reservoirs, motorways, council buildings—on any surfaces we can—but not on good farmland.

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George Freeman 

On the important point that the hon. Member for South Derbyshire (Samantha Niblett) made about connections, what we are discovering in Norfolk is that the grid connection investment is an open door to much bigger solar applications. We have an 8,000-acre one that I am dealing with today. Land agents tell me that 20,000 acres in Norfolk are now being released because we have the grid connection. Much of that will be good land. The danger is that the connectivity driving the investment means, unfortunately, that the land use argument gets distorted.

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Plug-in solar panels offer an opportunity for households to save on energy bills Recent conflict in the Middle East has brought home how dependence on volatile international fossil fuel markets has left this country vulnerable. We need to get to a place where events beyond our control do not lead to everyday essentials becoming unaffordable. The economic plan pursued by this Government since Labour was elected in July 2024 has been showing its benefits – going into this conflict, inflation...

Judith welcomes moves to tackle fireworks misuse

Judith Cummins (Bradford South)

Judith has welcomed plans to consult on lowering the noise level of fireworks. “I have long campaigned to get a reduction in the noise level of fireworks that can be sold to the public,” said Judith.  “I am pleased that government is now looking seriously at this.” The government has announced plans for a public consultation on the abuse and misuse of fireworks as part of its ‘Safer Streets’ campaign.  This will look at lowering the legal noise limit for fireworks alongside updating the list...

Royal Mail boss hauled before Business and Trade Committee

Liam Byrne (Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North)

Our post is broken. And our community is suffering for it. Missing hospital letters. Lost prescriptions. Court documents going astray. I've been hearing it on doorsteps right across the constituency. So, the Commons Business and Trade Committee, which I chair, hauled in the Royal Mail's new owner. He’s on notice. He has committed to publishing an improvement plan. I'll be watching - and reporting every step back to you. Read my column in the latest Solihull Observer:...

March Update

Sean Woodcock (Banbury)

What I’ve been up to throughout March March has been a busy month, both in Westminster and in the constituency. In Westminster, a lot of my time has been spent on the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee, where we have been doing pre-legislative scrutiny of commonhold and leasehold legislation. I asked constituents to

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Final reminder to get comments on Meddygfa’r Sarn GP Surgery into Hywel Dda Health Board by the consultation closing date – 6th April – Easter Monday.

I attended the public engagement event in Carway Hall on Tuesday, and once again stressed to the Board how important it is to put patients first and keep premises and regular surgeries in Pontiets.

The Board really needs to look at the best way to GUARANTEE that…an arrangement which would be unlikely to appeal to an Independent GP surgery from outside Pontiets. The Board already control Minyrafon, so they could control and guarantee the provision of surgeries in Pontiets.

A big thank you to everyone who has voiced opinions to the Board and especially the Save Sarn Surgery Working Group Page for all the work they have put into their comprehensive report.

Labour’s Employment Rights Act

Liz Twist (Blaydon and Consett)

Easter is always a wonderful time of year, I always enjoy coming back from Parliament for the easter recess, driving along the main road in Ryton to see the trees blossom, with the darker nights a thing of the past. I’m sure it gives all of us excitement for the summer ahead. I am particularly […]

Register to Vote

Jeff Smith (Manchester Withington)

Register to Vote

You must register by 11:59pm on 20 April 2026 to vote in the local elections on 7 May 2026.

Who can vote?

  • You must be aged 16 or over to register.
  • You can register to vote if you’re a British citizen or an Irish citizen. 

You can also register if you have permission (or do not need permission) to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man and you’re:

  • a Commonwealth citizen (including citizens of Cyprus and Malta)
  • a citizen of Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal or Spain
  • a citizen of another EU country, who on or before 31 December 2020 had permission to enter or stay (or did not need permission) and this has continued without a break

How to Register?

If you want to vote, your name must be on the electoral register. If you changed your address or your name since you last voted, you must register again. 

For further information on how to register, visit: Register to vote | Register to vote | Manchester City Council

If you need help, the Electoral Services Unit can complete an application for you.

Email: esu@manchester.gov.uk 

Phone:0161 234 1212

Photo ID

You will need to show photo ID when voting in person.

  • The photo ID you show must be the original version.
  • You cannot use a photograph, image on a phone or a photocopy of your ID.
  • The photo on your ID must look like you.
  • You can still use your ID even if it has expired.

The name on your ID must match your name on the electoral register. If it does not, you’ll need to either: register to vote again or take a document with you that proves you’ve changed your name (for example, a marriage certificate).

Acceptable types of photo ID to vote:

  • a UK or Northern Ireland photocard driving licence (full or provisional)
  • a driving licence issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the Isle of Man or any of the Channel Islands
  • a UK passport
  • a passport issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or a Commonwealth country
  • a PASS card (National Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
  • a Blue Badge
  • a biometric residence permit (BRP)
  • a Defence Identity Card (MOD form 90)
  • a HM Armed Forces Veteran Card (MOD form 100)
  • a national identity card issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
  • a Northern Ireland Electoral Identity Card
  • a Voter Authority Certificate
  • an Anonymous Elector’s Document

You can also use one of the following travel passes as photo ID when you vote:

Don’t miss a chance to have your say

Voting is an important way to make your voice heard and I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to check if you are registered to vote.

Together Against the Far Right March

Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Clapham and Brixton Hill)

On the 28th March, half a million people came together in Central London for one of the largest marches against the far right in British history. Organised in response to last year’s Unite the Kingdom rally, this weekend’s demonstration brought together people from every walk of life. It was a clear and powerful show that racism has no place in our country. But the fight against the far right is far from over. Tommy Robinson has called his next protest on the 16th May. With Reform surging in the polls and the far right still on the march, we must get organised in our communities and turn out in numbers once more.

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March Newsletter

Mohammad Yasin (Bedford)

Dear Constituent,

Eid Mubarak to everyone who was celebrating last week. This month has been marked by the meaningful overlap of Ramadan and Women’s History Month – a time to reflect on equality, community and shared values. I have been working to uplift women’s voices in Bedford and especially recognise their role throughout Ramadan, balancing professional work and family life. This month has been a moment to celebrate progress but also to recommit to action so that women’s health, safety, opportunity and equality remain at the heart of our work in Parliament. 

Yours sincerely,

Mohammad Yasin MP

In the constituency

Over the past month, I’ve been pleased to attend the following visits and meetings: 

Youth Mindset – I had a great meeting with Verity and Claire from Youth Mindset, an inspiring charity providing free mentoring to young people across Milton Keynes. I was particularly impressed by their focus on building confidence and resilience early, and by their diverse team of volunteer mentors. I’m delighted they are now expanding into Bedford. 

Bedford Sixth Form – I really enjoyed visiting Bedford Sixth Form, where I spoke with students interested in public service and politics. I was inspired by their curiosity and confidence, and we had a thoughtful discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing young people today. 

Flood Risk Visit – I met with the Environment Agency to visit areas at risk of flooding, including King Ditch, Kingfisher and Church Walk in Kempston. Seeing these locations first-hand, along with the pumping system at Bedford Girls’ School, reinforced how important it is that we continue working to protect homes and infrastructure. 

Miracle Church of God in Christ – I had a lovely introductory meeting with Bishop Eric Brown. It was great to hear about the Church’s ambition to engage more young people and provide a welcoming space for the community. 

International Women’s Day (Hawaa Empower) – I was honoured to attend this event celebrating the incredible women in our community. I was particularly inspired by young girls sharing how sport has helped build their confidence, and by the meaningful conversations during Iftar about family, work and equality. 

Sri Guru Ravidass Sabha – I was honoured to join celebrations marking the 649th Birth Anniversary of Sat Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of equality, humility and unity in our community. 

Acorn House Veterinary Hospital – I had a fantastic visit to this impressive local veterinary hospital. I saw first-hand the high standard of care available and had a valuable discussion about the cost pressures facing pet owners and the importance of transparency. 

Bedford School – Cultural Diversity Day – I was delighted to speak with students at this event and take part in a Q&A session. It was a great opportunity to celebrate diversity and hear directly from young people about the issues that matter to them. 

The Higgins Bedford (British Science Week) – I really enjoyed visiting the Science Lab and seeing so many young people getting hands-on with science. It was wonderful to see curiosity and learning brought to life in such an engaging way. 

Visit of The Princess Royal – I was honoured to attend the Combined Cadet Force inspection at Bedford School during the visit of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, where a memorial to former pupils who lost their lives in the First World War was unveiled. 

In Westminster

Global tensions and the cost at home 

The situation in Iran has dominated much of the past month. Every day that passes, the Prime Minister’s decision not to follow the United States into this war, despite intense pressure from the White House, the Opposition and Reform, looks more measured. The backpedalling from some of the loudest early advocates, including figures like Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch and parts of the media has been striking to watch. 

That said, this is an incredibly serious and volatile situation. The risks of escalation remain high, and the consequences are already being felt here at home. Rising global energy prices are feeding directly into the cost of living, and what only weeks ago looked like a stabilising economic picture is now far more uncertain. 

The Spring Statement pointed to improving conditions, with inflation easing and expectations that interest rates would begin to fall. But much of that progress is now under huge pressure. As I write, the Bank of England has held rates amid growing economic nervousness linked to the conflict, when previously cuts had been expected sooner. 

In Parliament, I pressed the Government to hold the line: to prioritise the safety of British citizens, act within international law, and resist being drawn into a wider offensive war without the consent of the House. Ministers have confirmed that the UK will not be drawn into a broader conflict, but the longer this continues, the harder it will be to shield households from the impact. 

Closer to home, I have already been supporting constituents trying to leave the region, a stark reminder that these events are not distant, but deeply personal for many families here who are already feeling the pinch in their pockets to rising petrol prices and a word economy looking more volatile every day the US/Israeli war in Iran continues. 

Education and opportunity 

Education reform has been another major focus this month. The Government’s Schools White Paper, a bold plan to raise standards, rebuild services around families and ensure every child can thrive. A White Paper sets out proposals ahead of legislation, so we now have the opportunity to scrutinise and strengthen the detail, particularly around support for children with special educational needs and disabilities which has particularly worried parent’s who have children with SEND. 

In the Chamber, I asked the Education Secretary for firm assurances: that inclusion will not become conformity, that children who do not meet the threshold for formal plans will still receive specialist support without families having to fight for it, and that parents will retain a clear right of appeal. 

I also raised the issue of student finance directly with Ministers. I asked what steps are being taken to improve the student loan system, because too many young people feel it is fundamentally unfair. While the Government pointed to measures such as reintroducing maintenance grants and raising repayment thresholds, I made clear that deeper reform is still needed. Too many graduates are burdened with debts they may never realistically pay off, and that generational imbalance needs to be addressed. 

Young people and the online world 

The Government has launched a major national consultation on how we keep children safe online an issue many parents raise with me. 

It will look at whether there should be a minimum age for social media, how to tackle addictive features like infinite scrolling, and how to protect children from harmful content. I have supported calls to go further, including exploring an under-16 ban, but it is important that any action genuinely improves safety rather than pushing risks elsewhere. 

Health and everyday services 

There have been important developments in healthcare this month, particularly around access to GP services. A new funding package aims to improve appointment availability, recruit more doctors, and modernise how patients access care. 

I also raised a specific issue that constituents have contacted me about: the long delays in diagnosing Endometriosis. In Parliament, I asked whether the Government would set stronger targets and improve GP training to recognise the condition earlier. In response, Ministers acknowledged that too many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed and committed to speeding up diagnosis and treatment through the upcoming women’s health strategy. 

Economy, jobs and fairness 

Alongside the Spring Statement, Parliament has been examining wider economic challenges, including youth unemployment and the ongoing cost of living pressures. 

The Government has set out plans to support more young people into work, but the uncertainty caused by global events, particularly the conflict in the Middle East, makes this more difficult. The longer instability continues, the more pressure it places on households and businesses here in the UK. 

During International Women’s Month, I also welcomed steps to reduce the gender pay gap, expand childcare, and strengthen workplace protections—important not just for fairness, but for economic growth as well. 

Standards, democracy and public life 

This month has also seen progress on transparency and standards in public life. I supported initiatives to strengthen openness in lobbying, because public trust depends on people being able to see how decisions are made. 

I also voted to remove the automatic right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords, an overdue reform and a step towards modernising Parliament. 

Alongside colleagues from across parties, I supported action to tackle racism in football and challenged unacceptable public discourse where necessary. 

I also supported a letter to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards regarding comments made by Conservative MP and Shadow Justice Minister, Nick Timothy, who described on the platform X, a mass Muslim prayer event in Trafalgar Square with the Mayor of London, as an “act of domination and division”. Many felt those remarks were Islamophobic inflammatory, divisive and inappropriate… and in breach of the Ministerial Code. 

Whatever our political differences, there is a responsibility on all of us in public life to choose our words carefully and to avoid inflaming tensions. 

Environment and public health 

Environmental concerns remain high on the agenda. Following growing anger about sewage pollution, I met campaigners in Parliament to discuss the need for stronger regulation of water companies following the excellent C4 docudrama, Dirty Business. The drama shows how this national scandal was only exposed by two regular men – Ash Smith and Peter Hammond whose 10 year campaign started when they asked why their local river looked so dirty when it was transparent when they were growing up in a little hamlet in Oxfordshire. I had a chat with Feargal Shearkey, whose tireless campaigning in this area has also been great. 

The Government’s proposed reforms in the “A new vision for water: white paper” offer a significant opportunity to clean up our waterways, but it is clear that public expectations are high and further action will be needed and I am sympathetic to the idea of bringing water companies back into public ownership. 

Looking ahead 

It has been a month where global instability has cast a long shadow over domestic policy. While important progress continues across education, healthcare and reform, much will depend on how the situation in the Middle East develops. 

There is also a wider strategic concern that cannot be ignored. The United States remains an essential ally, but under Donald Trump it has also become increasingly unpredictable. 

There is a real risk that this conflict becomes the justification for a shift in priorities, particularly when it comes to Ukraine. 

We are already seeing signs of that. Peace talks on Ukraine have reportedly stalled as attention shifts to Iran, and there are growing questions about the future of US support. At the same time, moves to ease some oil-related sanctions in response to the energy shock risk strengthening Russia’s position just as pressure should be maintained. 

That is why it was so important to see Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the UK this week, working closely with the Prime Minister. His visit was a timely reminder that Ukraine’s fight remains critical to European security. 

There is also a harder truth here. As energy prices rise and global focus shifts, Vladimir Putin stands to benefit. Higher oil and gas prices bring in more revenue, and the diversion of international attention risks easing pressure on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Analysts have already pointed out that, in many ways, Moscow is one of the main beneficiaries of the current conflict. 

That leaves us in a precarious position. The challenge now is not only navigating the immediate crisis in the Middle East, but ensuring it does not undermine support for Ukraine or embolden those who seek to take advantage of global instability. 

For now, the priority remains to protect British citizens, support households through rising costs, and hold firm to our international commitments under a legal framework even in an increasingly uncertain world. 

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A graphic that says MP for Barking secured £20 million for the local area - Funding for Eastbury ward and Mayesbrook ward.

Nesil Caliskan, Member of Parliament for Barking, celebrates the announcement £20 million additional funding for Barking & Dagenham from the government’s Pride in Place programme after launching a campaign for more Pride in Place funding for the borough. 

The government has selected Mayesbrook Park, in Mayesbrook ward, and Rippleside, in Eastbury ward, as the beneficiaries of the funding injection. 

Nesil has been meeting with and speaking to constituents about where additional funding in Barking & Dagenham should go to benefit local people the most. 

The Prime Minister backs UK renewal with a historic £5 billion investment into communities across the UK as part of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government’s Pride in Place programme. 

Residents and Members of Parliament are to play a leading role in deciding the best use of the funding in their own communities. Local people decide how the money is spent, whether it is on improving local high streets, reviving green spaces or on community hubs, pubs and leisure centres. 

Nesil Caliskan, Member of Parliament for Barking said: 

“I was pleased with the government’s initial announcement of £1.5 million in funding for Barking & Dagenham’s high streets, but local people deserved more to make a tangible impact in our local communities. 

“I’ve been campaigning for an uplift on the £1.5 million Pride in Place, speaking to Ministers and urging them to invest in Barking & Dagenham. People should feel pride in the places they live and enjoy the opportunities that emerge from revitalised community centres. That’s why I’m pleased that Barking & Dagenham will now receive £20 million which will make a real difference to our local area and economy.” 

Pride In Place Drop In Events

Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields)

Tuesday  31st March 1.30pm – 3.30pm All Saints Community Association  Tuesday  7th April 11.30am-12.30pm Key Community Bus at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas Family Hub Friday 17th April 5.00pm-9.00pm- ‘Climb / BBQ’ at Simonside Climbing Wall (Event for Young people) Tuesday  21st April 11.30am-12.30pm Key Community Bus at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas Family Hub Friday 1st May 10.00am -12.00pm Action Station Tuesday 5th May 11.30am-12.30pm […]

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I am getting a huge number of messages from people about potholes across Bassetlaw. Our roads are falling apart and it cannot go on like this.

Many drivers tell me they are worried about damage to their cars. They say they have to swerve to avoid deep holes in the road. People are facing huge bills for car repairs to fix damage to tyres. I have even heard about license plates being ripped from cars by deep potholes in some areas.

Recently, I was contacted by residents who live on Sheffield Road in Blyth. The road there is in a terrible state. Large lorries hit the crater holes at speed, and the impact is so strong that nearby houses shake, day and night. Some residents are struggling to sleep through the night because the vibrations are so bad. Some have even seen cracks appear in their brickwork. That is simply not good enough.

I am pushing for the whole road to be properly resurfaced, not just patched up. I am pleased that this request has now been put forward to the County Council as part of next year’s roads budget. I will keep pressing for it to be approved.

I see the ‘dob jobs’ taking place, but this is a quick fix and not a permanent solution. In some cases, the roads crumble again within weeks. The County Council recently spent £75,000 on flags for lampposts. While I love to see our flag flying, is this really the priority when our roads are in such a bad state?

We have heard plenty of excuses. The councillor in charge of roads has even tried to blame my husband, John Mann, the former MP for Bassetlaw. But I have lived here in Bassetlaw for over 25 years, and I have never known our roads to be in such poor condition. Over the past few months, I have reported over 50 potholes across Bassetlaw. But when I go to report them, I often see that they have been reported many times before, and no action has been taken.

Many people ask me what is being done about it. Here are the facts. Nottinghamshire County Council is in charge of looking after our roads. It runs this service through its company, VIA. The Council has been given an extra £8.3 million from the government to fix roads. This is on top of the £70 million it already has for road repairs. I plan to meet with the County Council very soon, alongside other Nottinghamshire MPs of all parties to discuss the issue.

The Council is saying it plans to buy a special machine called the JCB Pothole Pro. It costs about £200,000 and is meant to repair potholes more quickly. However, I am concerned that the previous Conservative administration looked at this in 2021, and found that the machine did not save money, could damage kerbs, and had problems on narrow roads. Most importantly, it did not fix potholes any faster than normal repair methods.

I will be keeping a close eye on how this money is spent. What matters most is that our roads are maintained and properly repaired. My message is clear, use the money and get on with the job.

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MP Column | It’s All Downhill From Here

Dave Doogan (Angus and Perthshire Glens)

At this stage in the electoral cycle at Westminster any new government, especially one with a 160-seat majority, should be at the peak of...
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Dan Jarvis' Christmas Message

Dan Jarvis (Barnsley North)

Christmas is a very special time. It's when we come together with friends and family to take stock, and give thanks for what we have.

Some years – in the best of times, this is cause for celebration.

Other years – it's more complicated if we're missing loved ones,
affected by illness, or facing money worries, homelessness, or loneliness.

Sometimes – let’s be honest, for many reasons, Christmas can just be about getting through it, and that's ok!

Because regardless of the year that’s been, or the circumstances you find yourself in, Christmas offers everyone a precious gift – hope.

ICC FILES ARREST WARRANTS

Brendan O'Hara (Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)

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