Paul Scott Wednesday, 12 January, 2022 I learned of the passing of Paul Scott, my friend and colleague, with profound sadness. Many local people will be aware that Paul was not only my Constituency Support Manager, but also a County Councillor for Seghill and Seaton Delaval, a position he was proud to accept just last year. Paul had a particular passion for local politics, and he was a well-known figure in the Blyth Valley political... Local News
Summing up the Summer 8th September 2021 One of the best parts of my role as an MP is being able to spend time with individuals and businesses throughout Blyth Valley. This is not always easy to do as... Articles
Afghanistan and what must happen 20th August 2021 Events in recent days in Afghanistan have been very troubling with the Taliban once again taking control. The Government has responded to this crisis by... Articles
Northumberland Line Special 6th August 2021 With the summer recess period underway, I was able to join representatives from the Department for Transport, Northern Rail and Nexus earlier this week on a... Articles
Blyth Valley should be retained 2nd August 2021 A boundary review of Parliamentary constituencies is long overdue, but I am obviously concerned that the current proposals would split Blyth Valley in two with... Articles
A look back over recent months 23rd July 2021 Yesterday was the start of the summer recess period with Parliament not sitting again until the 6th September. This will allow me more time in the constituency... Articles
Britishvolt Planning Permission in Place 9th July 2021 There is only one piece of news that I could possibly touch on this week and it is the confirmation of planning permission for Britishvolt’s battery gigafactory... Articles
More help for families 25th June 2021 This week the Government has announced an extension to the COVID Local Support Grant which will see Northumberland residents benefit from an additional £934,132... Articles
Boundary Changes 11th June 2021 Earlier this week the Boundary Commission for England published a first set of proposals as part of a review of Parliamentary constituency boundaries that is... Articles
Policing Bill to come 28th May 2021 You may have heard on the news recently of a new Bill going through Parliament which is the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. It is currently a Green... Articles
