Tommy Sale MBE
Hot from picking up his MBE from HM Queen, Leigh legend Tommy Sale popped over to Westminster and I was delighted to catch up with him and to hear how his meeting...
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Veteran Badge Presentation
Wigan Evening Post 30th JanOne of the best parts of being a local MP is the chance to meet and say thank you to local people who have contributed...
Read this entry » Labour steps up ‘Drop the Bill’ campaign in fight for the soul of the NHS
Andy Burnham MP, Labour's Shadow Health Secretary, said in response to a letter from GPs in today's Telegraph:"The real news story here is not...
Read this entry » Holocaust Memorial Day
This week I signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, in doing so pledging my commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those...
Read this entry » Bogus Bags campaign
Over the past few years, household collections of clothing and other goods have become commonplace. Many charities run collections that help...
Read this entry » Happy New Year
I think the best thing that can be said about 2011 is that it’s over. Judging by my postbag and surgery, it’s not been a good one. Times...
Read this entry » Bedford Pumping Station
Pictured with Wayne LancasterBedford Pumping Station is perhaps not the most glamorous of constituency visits but it performs a number...
Read this entry » Howe Bridge Badminton Club
On Sunday 11th December 2011, Howe Bridge Badminton Club held its inaugural badminton tournament. The tournament was for young and developing...
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World Cup boost puts Leigh firmly on sporting map
I was delighted to learn this morning of the announcement by the Rugby Football League that Leigh Sports Village will host a game and act as a training base during...
Read this entry »Hindley Green Community Primary School
Today was very special for me as an 8 year project to renew Hindley CPS on Thomas St officially opened.The school is now in the Makerfield constituency having previously...
Read this entry »Youth Unemployment up 86% in Leigh
This is terrible news for young people in Leigh. Since January there has been a staggering 86% rise in young people on the dole for over six months. The real worry...
Read this entry »Annual Veterans Lunch
Mr John Seddon On Friday, 11th November I hosted my annual Veterans Lunch at Leigh Miners Welfare Institute, off Twist Lane.Over 150 veterans joined with me...
Read this entry »An open letter to Andrew Lansley
Rt Hon Andrew Lansley MPSecretary of State for HealthDepartment of HealthRichmond House79 Whitehall London SW1A 2NSMonday 14th November 2011Dear Andrew,As you know,...
Read this entry »An open letter to the Deputy Prime Minister
Rt Hon Nick Clegg MPDeputy Prime Minister70 WhitehallLondonSW1A 2AS1st November 2011Dear NickTomorrow the House of Lords returns to the crucial issue of the Secretary...
Read this entry »Wear it Pink to fund a cure for Breast Cancer
I am joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to raise awareness of its biggest fundraising event, wear it pink day.On Friday 28 October 2011 supporters in schools,...
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