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Action taken against United Utilities
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Action taken against United Utilities

The water company for the North West has failed to properly handle requests for important environmental information from the public.   

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Why it’s time to overhaul the law on taxis
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Why it’s time to overhaul the law on taxis

I met with the minister responsible for taxis, Simon Lightwood MP, to express my concerns about illegal and unlicensed private hire vehicles operating in Blackpool.

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Recovery on the Horizon
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Recovery on the Horizon

In a town where many people deal with multiple complex challenges, Horizon is a service that understands the intersections between many of them them. The council-funded programme offers support to Blackpool residents around drugs and alcohol, sexual health and within the LGBTQ+ community.

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What I’ve achieved in my first 100 days
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What I’ve achieved in my first 100 days

Blackpool first, party second. That is the principle I have stuck to while working as your MP for the past 100 days. It’s the approach I will always take for my constituents.

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Reflections on World Mental Health Day
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Reflections on World Mental Health Day

In 2022-23 the prevalence of GP diagnosed depression here was the highest in the country, at 21.6 per cent of the population. 3,000 people in my home town have a severe mental illness. 

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Gas company provides Centres for Warmth
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Gas company provides Centres for Warmth

Cadent has a strong ethos of social responsibility – actively working towards having a greater, positive impact on its customers and communities. 

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School breakfast club grants available
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School breakfast club grants available

I’m encouraging all schools to apply for these £1,000 grants aimed to help improve or extend existing breakfast provision in schools.

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Cost of Living grants available
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Cost of Living grants available

Energy payments of £200-£300 are available for vulnerable households to apply for before 30th September.

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The future of the Grundy Art Gallery
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The future of the Grundy Art Gallery

Blackpool has a rich cultural heritage and thriving arts scene, with the Grundy Art Gallery at its heart since 1911.

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Visiting The Harbour
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Visiting The Harbour

The Harbour is a local mental health hospital that provides specialised care and treatment for adults experiencing severe mental health conditions that cannot be managed safely at home.

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Update on the Metropole Hotel
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Update on the Metropole Hotel

This week, I had a crucial meeting with the Asylum Minister to address the pressing concerns I have regarding the accommodation of asylum-seeking families at the Metropole Hotel.

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Blackpool receives £600k to recover from violent disorder
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Blackpool receives £600k to recover from violent disorder

The money is targeted at activities to improve community cohesion, clean ups and repair, and to improve community security and communications. The fund is flexible meaning local areas can decide how best to deliver support to the areas most affected.

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Minister for Employment Alison McGovern visits Blackpool
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Minister for Employment Alison McGovern visits Blackpool

Under the new Labour government the DWP is not a department to be feared – one that punishes and scapegoats people who have the least. It’s one that will lift people out of poverty and take care of people when they need it. 

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