GSK Task Force reconvenes to review proposals received from the Ulverston community for GSK donation
UPDATE: GSK Task Force reconvenes to start the review of proposals received from the Ulverston…
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Highlighting the importance of apprenticeships to the defence sector
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week next week I’ve been highlighting the the important role that…
Defence Committee inquiry into the Armed Forces Covenant
The Defence Committee is looking at the Armed Forces Covenant – the promise from the…
Halifax should look again at their decision to close their branch on Dalton Road
I know that ultimately Halifax’s decision to close their branch on Dalton Road in Barrow…
Parliamentary debate on protecting young drivers.
This week I took part in the important Parliamentary debate into improving safety for younger…
We need action to sort the deplorable state of our town centre streets and back streets
Earlier this week I joined with local Labour councillors to write to the leader of…
The importance of the UK Submarine Fleet and the role that our shipyard plays in the defence of our nation
In Parliament yesterday I proudly spoke about the importance of the UK Submarine Fleet and…
Michelle Scrogham MP welcomes Labour’s plans to bring back the family doctor
GPs in Barrow and Furness will be able to spend more time treating patients under…
Improving the reliability of the A590 and A595
THE battle to bring about major improvements to the A590 and the A595 was taken…
MP supports new rights for renters
PRIVATE renters in Barrow and Furness will not be stung by outrageous upfront costs –…
Restriction on Service Personnel giving evidence to the Defence Committee lifted for inquiry into the Armed Forces Covenant
I am pleased the restriction on Service Personnel giving evidence to the Defence Committee has…
Great visit to Millom School this morning
Really good visit to Millom School this morning and chance to hear from Mr Savidge…
Full consultation is needed on the proposed changes to beds at FGH
UHMBT have published updated proposals for the bed reconfiguration at FGH after finishing its staff…
Raising awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome and Cardiac Risk in the Young
A CAMPAIGN aimed at preventing the sudden deaths of young adults is being backed by…
I welcome the plans to bring the return of the family doctor
ONE of the biggest tests for our Labour government is getting the NHS back on…
Cumbria needs to embrace the devolution revolution – joint message from Cumbria’s Labour representatives
We are passionate advocates for devolving as much power and money as possible out of…
Update on the situation at Sacred Heart School
The staff and children at Sacred Heart are truly amazing and they were badly let…
Meeting with the team at Walney Community Trust
Michelle received a flavour of the superb community work carried out on Walney Island this…
Barrow Foodbank – please help if you can
Matthew and the team at Barrow foodbank do a fantastic job across the area. Please…
Answers received from NHS Trust in response to questions about the planned bed reconfiguration for FGH.
Last week I shared ten key questions for the NHS Trust about their proposed changes…
Temporary closure of the Forum whilst work is done to remove asbestos from the market hall
The Council has made the decision for public safety reasons to close the Forum from…