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Last week, I visited Rolls-Royce's Ghyll Brow site to discuss the announcement late last year of further job losses. During the visit, I met with site...

Last week I visited Earnie’s in Colne which will open soon in the former Kippax building, which has been empty for years. Earnie’s will be a new indoor centre...

This week’s headlines have been dominated by MPs resigning from their party to join a new independent group. Three pro-Remain Conservatives joined the new...

I’ve been delighted this week to see work resume on the £1 million flood risk alleviation project in Earby. This started back in July but had to pause after the...

The Friday before last, after a packed day of local engagements, I spent the evening in Airedale’s Accident and Emergency Department. Thankfully neither I nor a...

Leader/Times Column 01/02/19 On Tuesday night MPs voted on seven amendments designed to change the direction of Brexit. I voted against all the amendments which...

Leader/Times Column 25/01/19 This week saw a series of positive developments in a number of areas I have been taking a close interest in, including progress on...

My Leader/Times Column from Friday 18 January A week of high-drama in Westminster saw the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement heavily defeated on Tuesday and...

Column: 11/01/19 I was delighted when two of Pendle’s most exceptional residents were honoured in Her Majesty’s New Year’s Honours List. Many congratulations to...