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I have heard from a number of constituents about the disruptive road works including four-way temporary traffic lights in Waterfoot this afternoon.
I am looking into the matter and I will be calling on Lancashire County Council to make sure United Utilities are acting in compliance with the permits. ... See MoreSee Less
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As part of Parliament week, I visited All Saints' Roman Catholic High School in Rawtenstall to answer questions from students about my role as an MP.
It's always a pleasure to meet enthusiastic and engaged young people, and I wish them all the best of luck in their upcoming Student Council elections. ... See MoreSee Less
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I would like to invite Darwen South residents to meet me on Saturday 6th of December, from 10am to 12. You can register your interest through this form on my website, and the location will be emailed to you closer to the date: ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet Your MP Andy MacNae invites you to join him on the 6th of December at 10am for a chance to meet and discuss the issues which matter most to you.​ Event Signup Form Contact First NameLast NamePh...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
I’m proud to share that, following the hard work of charities and organisations working with the All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Baby Loss and Maternity, the National Bereavement Care Pathway is now part of the NHS planning framework. This is a vital step to ensure every family receives compassionate, personalised care after baby loss.
What does this mean for families?
It means consistent, high-quality support everywhere, including:
- Private spaces for grieving
- Memory-making opportunities
- Timely emotional and psychological care
- Families feeling listened to and respected
Here in Rossendale and Darwen, I’m working with Lancashire Mind to ensure that Baby Loss services are accessible to as many people as possible. Through their Together After Loss service, families can access free 1-to-1 therapy, support groups, and a safe space to heal.
If you or someone you know has been affected by Baby Loss or Miscarriage, you can follow the link in the comments below to access support through Lancashire Mind’s Baby Loss & Miscarriage Service. ... See MoreSee Less
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In Wednesday's Budget, the Chancellor brought in a number of changes to address the cost of living. These are real, positive steps in the right direction. ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Lancashire Day!
I stood with fellow Lancashire MPs to commemorate the occasion.
There's much to celebrate about Lancashire, from the wonderful people to the beautiful natural landscapes.
What do you most appreciate about Lancashire? You can share your views in the comments below. ... See MoreSee Less
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What today’s Budget means for you:
- Cutting the cost of energy bills — £150 off the average household bill from April
- No increase in National Insurance, Income Tax or VAT
- Scrapping the Two Child Limit — lifting 2,250 children in Rossendale and Darwen out of poverty
- Increasing the Minimum Wage for 18–20 year olds from £10 to £10.85 per hour
- Increasing the Living Wage from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour
- Raising the Basic and New State Pension by 4.8% — £440/£575 rises
- Extending the 5p cut to Fuel Duty until September 2026
- Freezing prescription charges
- Freezing rail fares for the first time in 30 years
- Extending the bus fare cap
- Expanding free school meals to half a million more children — lifting 100,000 out of poverty
- Funding for 3 breakfast clubs in Rossendale and Darwen
- Increasing taxes on gambling in response to the rise in online gambling
- Permanently lower business rates for 750,000+ retail, hospitality and leisure properties
- Scrapping luxury vehicles from the Motability Scheme
- Funding to make under-25 apprenticeship training free for SMEs
- £820m over three years for the New Youth Guarantee — college, apprenticeships or personalised job support
- Clawed back nearly £400m from fraudulent Covid spending and contracts
- 250 new Neighbourhood Health Centres for faster local care
- Exempting all Infected Blood Scheme compensation payments from Inheritance Tax
- £5m for new secondary school libraries and £10m for primary school libraries
- £18m to improve and upgrade children’s playgrounds across England
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- Reducing borrowing more over the rest of this Parliament than any other G7 economy
- Cutting interest rates five times since the General Election last year ... See MoreSee Less
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I welcome today’s Budget announcements by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves. This is a Budget that cuts waiting lists, that cuts the cost of living, and cuts our debt and borrowing. This Budget delivers real help for families and frontline services. It raises wages, supports our NHS, alleviates child poverty, and eases household bills. For Rossendale and Darwen, this means more money in people’s pockets, help with energy bills and better access to health services. I’ll keep working to make sure small towns like those across Rossendale and Darwen gets their fair share. ... See MoreSee Less
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Last night I met with Rachel Reeves at Number 11 Downing Street ahead of today’s Budget announcement.
I’ve been in talks with the Treasury for some time to ensure our search and rescue services have the support they need.
I’ve also made it clear that we must take action to reduce the cost of living and ensure our NHS services are properly supported.
Today’s Budget is an opportunity to deliver for families and frontline services. I’ll be watching closely and will continue to make sure the needs of the people of Rossendale and Darwen are taken seriously by this Government. ... See MoreSee Less
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