NHS to review decision to stop minor injuries services at GP practices
I am pleased that the ICB have listened to the concerns that have been raised…
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The crucial questions which now need to be answered about the proposals to permanently downgrade critical care at Furness General Hospital
I have today written to Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB setting out the crucial questions…
Investment in local green energy projects delivering jobs and economic growth
IT’S good to know that Barrow and Furness is making a substantial contribution towards Labour’s…
Cumberland bus route expansion approved
Really pleased that the Labour run Cumberland Council have approved plans for major expansion of…
FGH Campaign – Petition Reaches 10,000 signatures
FGH Campaign Update: Our petition has now reached the very significant milestone of 10,000 signatures.…
Say “NO” to the proposal to permanently stop delivering level 3 critical care at FGH
I am calling on NHS England to reject the proposal from NHS Lancashire and South…
Better Mobile Coverage in the Duddon Valley
Further to my meeting with the Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Chris Bryant MP,…
Join the fun of this year’s “Story Garden” Summer Reading Challenge
Local MP, Michelle Scrogham, is backing The Reading Agency’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging primary…
Welcome for summer blitz on Barrow and Ulverston town centre crime and antisocial behaviour
Shoppers and businesses in Barrow and Ulverston will see increased police patrols and local action…
Barrow MP urges government to address the national SEND funding formulas disadvantaging local schools
BARROW and Furness MP Michelle Scrogham is urging the government to address the unfair funding…
Welcome for £7.8m investment this year to fund 45 new ambulances
In a recent conversation with the Health Secretary he confirmed the £7.8m investment this year…
Labour delivers £20m investment for central Barrow ward
Local MP, Michelle Scrogham, has welcomed today’s spending review announcement of a £20m investment in…
Prime Minister approves pioneering new nuclear plans for West Cumbria
The Prime Minster has today committed to releasing land at Moorside for new nuclear power…
Presenting the business case to Ministers for a major upgrade of our railway line
I’m working with the other Cumbrian MPs to get a major upgrade of the rail…
Shed One local gin goes on sale in House of Commons bar
ULVERSTON gin company husband and wife team Andy and Zoe Arnold-Bennett were given a tonic…
Labour Government expands submarine programme in response to defence review
The Prime Minister has announced today that the UK’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet will…
HAPPY 40th birthday to Furness General Hospital
HAPPY birthday to Furness General Hospital which marks its 40th anniversary this weekend. Her Late…
£1.5bn government investment boost for Barrow and Furness based firm QinetiQ.
Michelle Scrogham MP has welcomed a £1.5bn government investment boost for Barrow and Furness based…
AUKUS: A Strategic and Economic Win for the Whole of the UK
My House Opinion Article for PoliticsHome about the importance of the AUKUS partnership can be…
Visit to Rolls-Royce – long term partner in the delivery of our national submarine programme
Thank you to Rolls-Royce for welcoming me to their Raynesway site today for an update…
Statement on tomorrow’s report stage of the Terminally ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
I voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at the Second Reading.I…