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
PM's announces 4 week delay to restrictions being eased - My thoughts 15th June 2021 Over the last 12 months everyone has made unprecedented sacrifices, the diligence of the UK public has been instrumental in preventing the spread of the virus... Opinions
£19.1 Million funding boost to help Brighouse build back better 8th June 2021 Brighouse to receive £19.1 Million through the Conservative Government’s Towns Fund to boost the local economy, create jobs, build new homes and support local... Local News
Calder Valley continues to benefit from Britain’s historic vaccination success. 7th June 2021 Craig Whittaker MP has welcomed news that 67,591 people in Calder Valley have now received their first jab, as Britain’s historic vaccine rollout reaches two... Local News
Huge expansion of tutoring in next step of education recovery 2nd June 2021 £1 billion for national tutoring revolution which will see up to 100 million tutoring hours for children and young people across England Children and young... Westminster News
Craig Whittaker MP calls on women in Calder Valley to help shape the future of their healthcare 28th May 2021 Craig Whittaker MP is urging women across Calder Valley to respond to the government’s call for evidence to help inform its landmark Women’s Health Strategy... Local News
£166 million cash injection for green technology and 60,000 UK jobs 27th May 2021 Government announces major cash injection for green technology and development as part of Green Industrial Revolution. £166.5 million cash boost will drive... Westminster News
House of Commons: Queens Speech Debate 19th May 2021 Today, I participated in the Queen's Speech Debate on the Government's proposed "total ban" on HFSS advertising. Opinions
Prime Minister hails levelling up in action as government unveils raft of new policies 19th May 2021 Plans for better high streets, stronger schools and more jobs outside of London will be unveiled by the government. Government sets out new initiatives to level... Westminster News
Craig Whittaker MP promotes Walk to School Week 17th May 2021 Craig Whittaker MP is encouraging pupils in Calder Valley this week to celebrate the strides they’ve made to improve air quality and get active by walking to... Local News