My Ukraine Visit: Feb 2023 Thursday, 2 March, 2023 My Ukraine Visit: 22 – 26 Feb 2023 One of the pleasures of being an MP has been meeting the many Ukrainian guests we have staying with us in Calder Valley since Putin’s war started over a year ago. Like many people, my admiration for them is huge. So, when Bob Seely MP (The Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ukraine) asked me if I would join a cross party group of MPs to visit Ukraine... Articles
£98 Million boost to Yorkshire and Humber’s economy from new free trade agreement with Australia 17th December 2021 Yorkshire and Humber is set to benefit from an estimated £98 Million boost to its economy thanks to the historic Australia Trade Deal signed by the Conservative... Local News
My view on the alleged 'No.10 Christmas Party(s)' and the vote on the covid restrictions (14 Dec) 15th December 2021 No. 10 alleged parties Thank you for contacting me about the reported parties that have allegedly taken place during lockdown restrictions. Many have asked... Opinions
Craig Whittaker MP encourages people in Calder Valley to shop locally to mark Small Business Saturday 3rd December 2021 Small business owners across Calder Valley have been praised by Craig Whittaker MP for the resilience they have showed during the pandemic and ongoing... Local News
Craig Whittaker MP urges people in Calder Valley to get their booster jab on ‘Boost Day’ 2nd December 2021 Craig Whittaker MP has marked ‘Boost Day’ – the one-year anniversary of the UK becoming the first country in the world to approve Pfizer’s Covid vaccine – by... Local News
This Month In Politics - November 2021 1st December 2021 Another busy month, and as Christmas fast approaches, there is still more to be done. In my role as a Whip, I have been kept very busy this month, serving on... Opinions
Craig Whittaker MP New report shows how levelling up UK-wide transport connections would benefit people in Calder Valley 26th November 2021 Craig Whittaker MP has welcomed the publication of the Union Connectivity Review, a major new report looking at how improving transport links between England... Westminster News
Culture Recovery funding awarded to The Rex Cinema, Elland 25th November 2021 The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport have just announced that awards have been approved in Round 3 of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. The... Local News
Craig Whittaker MP and rail companies encourage jobseekers in Yorkshire and the Humber to take advantage of 50% off train travel 24th November 2021 Craig Whittaker MP is working with the rail industry to encourage jobseekers in Yorkshire and the Humber to boost their job searches by applying for the free... Local News
MP hosts roundtable to outline free Government support for local firms 18th November 2021 Free government support for exporters in Calder Valley will be outlined to businesses by local MP Craig Whittaker, to help them take advantage of international... Local News