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
This Month in Politics (August) 17th September 2021 Well, another jam-packed month is over. Despite the House being in recess, there has been plenty of work to do. From meeting with local businesses and residents... Opinions
Relaxation of the Triple Lock 13th September 2021 A number of constituents have contacted me about the relaxation of the triple lock on state pensions this year. As you will know, the trigger for any of the 3... Opinions
National Insurance Contributions Announced 10th September 2021 Many people have contacted my office about the increased costs of National Insurance Contributions announced and debated in Parliament this week. Some are... Opinions
Plans submitted for developments at Calderdale Royal Hospital 25th August 2021 Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust have submitted plans to Calderdale Council requesting planning permission for developments at Calderdale Royal... Local News
Craig Whittaker MP backs competition for pupils in Calder Valley to speak at COP26 9th August 2021 Craig Whittaker MP has today urged pupils in schools across Calder Valley to enter National Grid’s ‘Voices for a Green Future’ competition to win the chance to... Local News
Calder Valley to receive over £10 million for further flood protection 30th July 2021 Calder Valley is set to benefit from £10,164,311 of investment in 2021/22 to help protect against flooding. The funding comes as part of the Conservative... Local News
Secondary schools in Calder Valley to benefit from Conservative Government’s £200 million summer school programme 29th July 2021 Seven schools in Calder Valley are among the 2,820 secondary schools across England that will receive funding through the £200 million Summer School programme... Local News
MP hosts first Calder Valley A-Z Careers Fair 29th July 2021 Following the success of the first event in ‘Craig’s Careers Series’ last month which hosted a Q&A with local professionals in Calder Valley secondary schools... Local News
504 extra police officers recruited in West Yorkshire 28th July 2021 Newly released figures show that 504 police officers have been recruited in West Yorkshire as part of the Conservative Government’s pledge to put 20,000 more... Local News