☀️This morning we've been out in sunny Marton Ward speaking to local residents and introducing our excellent candidate Sam Benson for the upcoming by-election. Sam is a #Blackpool social care worker and will be a brilliant advocate for local residents. The Labour Party

This afternoon, we’ve been out engaging with local residents alongside Councillor Shaun Brookes and our candidate for the upcoming by-election, Sam Benson for Marton. As your local Member of Parliament, I am addressing several key issues raised by constituents, including

✨As the MP for Blackpool South, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Melanie Janine Brown MBE for officially switching on the Blackpool Illuminations for the new season.✨ They will illuminate our nights until January 2025. Come and experience the magic this season🌟

🚨 NEW: We’re scrapping single headline Ofsted judgements with immediate effect. Ofsted judgements have been high stakes for schools, low information for parents. We’ll: ✅ Give parents more transparency ✅ Drive high & rising standards ✅ Pave the way for school report cards

🇬🇧 Congratulations to Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Major Adrian Hoyle and everyone at Blackpool Council for being awarded the Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 Employer Recognition Gold Award 🏆 The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award acknowledges the positive role that employers play in

I encourage all #Blackpool organisations and charities to apply for funding 👇

Blackpool's Waterloo Road and Bond Street were once thriving local and tourist hotspots which underpinned our local economy all year round. When the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner last visited Blackpool with me, she saw for herself the awful visible decline of these areas.

Last week, I was approached by several residents expressing their concerns about Paul Durant. Without hesitation, I visited Paul and his wife, Pauline, in their home to engage in a thorough discussion. During our conversation, I committed to delivering a letter from him to the

Huge congratulations to Steve Bruce on becoming the new manager for @Blackpool FC. I grew up watching Steve play and was one of my early footballing heroes. I wish you every success 🍊#UTMP

Every community deserves an excellent space for play. That's why I've committed to supporting grassroots football investment in Blackpool South, alongside England legend Stuart Pearce. Premier League The FA Department for Culture, Media and Sport Football Foundation

Last month, Lancashire officers bravely worked to protect our local mosque, hotels, and town centre from the hateful extremists seeking to disrupt our communities. Lancashire Police were outstanding, standing tall and resolute in the face of adversity, showing remarkable courage and

Today was the inaugural meeting of the APPG for Hospitality & Tourism and Chris Webb MP was elected as the Chair. The cross-party group of MPs and peers examines the key issues, opportunities and challenges facing the sector across the UK. Read more: ukhospitality.org.uk/work/all-party…

BREAKING: The new Government is cracking down on polluting water bosses. gov.uk/government/new…

Pleased to see Chris Webb MP as Chair of APPG for Hospitality & Tourism. As MP for Blackpool South and with experience working in hospitality he will understand the many challenges facing the various sectors across the UK Institute of Hospitality Master Innholders Royal Academy of Culinary Arts VisitBritain 🇬🇧

Many of my Blackpool South constituents have contacted me regarding the means of testing the Winter Fuel Allowance linked to pension credit. Everyone who has raised concerns has been sent a letter outlining the action I am taking on this issue. And this week in the House of

To all the athletes, the coaches and the whole team ParalympicsGB - this is an incredible result that will inspire a generation. You’ve done us proud.

Today the demolition of Hartes department store on Waterloo Road and Bond Street is underway, with neighbouring business owners breathing a sigh of relief. The decision to demolish the building has come after it was recently deemed unsafe by inspectors. Locally this has been a

Today I signed an Early Day Motion calling on the government to drop the plan to end Winter Fuel Payments and adopt a comprehensive strategy to address fuel poverty. I have been listening to the concerns of constituents regarding the means testing of the Winter Fuel Allowance

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 September 10th marks Suicide Prevention Day—a crucial time to remember that mental health struggles can affect anyone, that it's okay to ask for help, and where organisations around the world get together to raise awareness about

I wanted to let my constituents know I will not be voting with the government on the Winter Fuel Payment today. I am a proud Labour MP but ultimately, I am the Member of Parliament for Blackpool South, the place I was born and raised. I was elected by you and I promised I would