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I am hugely proud to have been elected as the Labour MP for High Peak in the 2024 general election.
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Careers & Jobs Fair

25th September 2026

Whether you’re a school leaver, a job seeker, or someone looking to upskill, this event is for you.
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A fantastic turnout at my Careers, Skills and Jobs Fair today! 👏

Hundreds of local people came along to Glossop Cricket Club to meet employers, explore new opportunities and get advice on taking their next step into work.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, as well as all the employers and organisations who helped make the event such a success.

And congratulations to Vickie Sharpe, who was the lucky winner of our tablet and goody bag prize draw for signing up to my newsletter! 🎉📱🎁

If you haven’t already, make sure you sign up to my newsletter to keep up to date with my work across High Peak.
📣 Looking for your next job or career opportunity?

I’m at my Jobs Fair today at Glossop Cricket Club from 10am–1pm, bringing together local employers and organisations with opportunities for people across the High Peak.

Whether you’re looking for a new job, thinking about a career change, or want to explore what’s available locally, come along and have a chat.

📍 Glossop Cricket Club
🕙 10am–1pm
🎟️ Free to attend — no booking required!

Come along and find your next opportunity! 👋
Today I met with the Reform Leader of Derbyshire County Council at County Hall in Matlock to discuss the proposed closure of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre.

The proposal would mean residents travelling to Buxton to use the nearest alternative site.

I raised the concerns I’ve heard from residents across Glossop and the wider High Peak, and stressed the importance of properly considering the impact any closure would have on local people.

No final decision has yet been made, with the council expected to consider the proposal later this year.

I’ll continue to make sure the concerns of Glossop residents are heard as this process continues.
I've come out of the meeting with the Reform leader of Derbyshire County Council - I’ll be continuing to push for answers on the proposed closure of Glossop Tip.
Just arrived at County Hall in Matlock for a meeting with the Reform leader of Derbyshire County Council to discuss their proposed closure of Glossop Tip.
𝗗𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

Last week, I spoke about why better paternity leave matters - not just for fathers, but for mothers, children and families.

I’ve been lucky enough to experience being a dad who can be there. But I also know what it’s like to miss school pick-ups, bedtime routines and those everyday moments that make up parenthood.

Too many dads simply can’t afford to take the time off. 90% of claimed paternity leave goes to the highest earners, while self-employed workers currently have no statutory entitlement.

That’s why I’m campaigning for six weeks of paternity leave, paid at 90% of earnings, with equivalent support for self-employed and insecure workers.

If we want caring, responsibility and kindness to be seen as strengths, we need to help dads be there.

A little change to paternity leave can make a big difference. 👨‍👧‍👦
🎤 Work experience can open doors for young people.

At Business Questions on Thursday, I raised the importance of giving young people access to work experience and highlighted my fourth High Peak Careers, Skills & Jobs Fair on 25 September.

I’m encouraging exhibitors to offer work experience opportunities to local young people and called for a debate in Parliament on why it matters.

📅 25 September | 📍 Glossop Cricket Club | ⏰ 10am–1pm
🚌 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 🚌

From 27 September, more Route 61 services are coming to the High Peak, giving people more opportunities to travel between Glossop, New Mills, Hayfield and Buxton. 

I've been working with local councillors and brilliant community groups including Sustainable Hayfield,  GAST: Glossopdale Action for Sustainable Travel and Buxton Town Team to make the case for better bus connections across our communities.

So I’m delighted that Labour Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward has listened and provided the funding to make it happen.

This is what can happen when a Labour Mayor, MP and local councillors work together with our communities and deliver. 🌹

Better buses mean better access to jobs, education, appointments and our town centres - and this is a really positive step forward for public transport across the High Peak.
🎙️ I spoke to High Peak 1  this month about the devastating wildfires we’ve seen across the High Peak this summer.

I’ve been campaigning for a ban on disposable barbecues, which can cause devastating damage when used irresponsibly on our moors and countryside.

Our landscapes are precious, and we need to do everything we can to protect them. 🔥🌿
🏎️ A huge congratulations to Glossop’s Alisha Palmowski on her incredible rise through the F1 Academy! 👏

It was fantastic to see Alisha featured on North West Tonight earlier this week, talking about her journey and her growing success in motorsport. 🏁

She’s showing just what can be achieved with talent, determination and hard work - and it’s brilliant to see someone from Glossop making waves on the world stage. 🇬🇧
Local charities are at the heart of communities across High Peak.

At Business Questions today, I raised the vital role charities play in supporting people across our constituency and making a difference where it matters most.

I want to thank every charity, volunteer and community organisation across High Peak for the incredible work you do every day. Your contribution makes a real difference to people’s lives, and I will always be proud to champion the work you do.

Connex Community Support New Mills and District Volunteer Centre Little Cherubs Community
🔥 At Prime Minister’s Questions today, I raised the devastating wildfires we have seen across the High Peak this summer.

I asked what more can be done to make sure communities like ours are better prepared to prevent and tackle wildfires as our climate changes.

I was pleased the Prime Minister recognised the scale of the challenge and announced a wildfire summit.

We need to make sure our fire and rescue services have the equipment, resources and aerial support they need to tackle these fires - and we need to take action to prevent them in the first place.
Back in Parliament today for the first day after the summer recess - and straight into a Westminster Hall debate on an issue that residents across the High Peak raise with me regularly.

I spoke about the importance of protecting access to face-to-face banking services, particularly in rural communities where losing a local bank can leave people struggling to access the services they rely on.

I’ll continue to make sure the voices of High Peak residents are heard as we work to protect access to vital banking services in our communities.
🚨 A Reform councillor from Bolsover is pushing to close Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre - despite the huge number of local residents who rely on it.

Over 4,400 people signed my petition to keep our tip open. I’ve made it clear that I will continue standing up for Glossop and fighting this closure.♻️

#HighPeak #Glossop #SaveGlossopTip
Looking to take the next step in your career, learn new skills or find support as you explore your options? 💼

I'm delighted that Christians Against Poverty will be joining us at my 4th High Peak Careers, Skills & Jobs Fair this September.

They'll be there to share more about the support they offer and meet people from across the High Peak. Alongside CAP, there'll be a fantastic range of employers, training providers and organisations ready to help you discover your next opportunity.

📅 Friday 25th September
📍 Glossop Cricket Club
⏰ 10am–1pm

Watch the video below to hear from the team at Christians Against Poverty about why they're looking forward to being there. ⬇️
🎓 𝗚𝗖𝗦𝗘 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

A huge congratulations to everyone receiving their results today. Whatever your results, be proud of how far you’ve come - and good luck with whatever comes next! 👏💚
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Two weeks isn’t enough.

On the first day of Labour Party Conference, I joined fellow Labour MPs and parents in a demonstration calling for better paternity leave.

As a dad of three girls, I know how important those first weeks are for bonding with your baby and supporting your partner.

I’ve been pushing for better paternity leave for some time because working dads deserve every chance to be there for their families without feeling like they’re failing at work or at home.

We need to do better. 👶
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Get the latest updates on local issues, campaigns, and my work in Parliament to help make High Peak better for everyone - straight to your inbox! ✉️

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Yesterday, I joined the Canal & River Trust’s roundtable on water resilience at the Labour Party Conference,

With water companies, academics, the NFU and others around the table, we discussed how we can better protect our waterways and build resilience for the future.

A really useful discussion on an issue that matters to communities across the country. 💧
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🎆 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀

The Government has launched a consultation on fireworks and pyrotechnics, looking at how we can make their use safer and more considerate.

The proposals include reducing the maximum noise level of fireworks available to the public, restricting louder fireworks to professional users and banning certain high-risk pyrotechnic products.

I know fireworks are enjoyed by many people, but I also hear from residents about the impact of excessive noise, anti-social behaviour and the distress fireworks can cause to people and animals.

That’s why it’s important that people across High Peak have their say.

The consultation is open until Wednesday 7 October 2026.

👉 Have your say and share your views with the Government: www.gov.uk/government/consultations/fireworks-and-pyrotechnics-in-the-uk/fireworks-and-pyrotechni...
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💻 𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.

If there’s something you need support with, you can book an appointment via email or through the contact page on my website: www.jon4highpeak.com/contact

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📞 01298 918189
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For years, Avanti West Coast passengers have been left paying the price for underperforming services.

Enough is enough. We will bring Avanti into public ownership.
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🚆 Half-price train travel for 16–18-year-olds!

For many young people across High Peak, public transport is essential for getting to college, sixth form and apprenticeships.

No young person should be priced out of education or training simply because they need to travel to get there. That’s why extending the railcard to give 16–18-year-olds half-price train travel is such a welcome move from the Labour Government.

It will make a real difference to families across High Peak, helping to cut the cost of getting young people to where they need to be and making education, training and opportunities more accessible.

A great step towards making sure where you live doesn’t limit what you can achieve. 🎓🚆
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🚧 Reed Bridge repairs

Bridge repair works are due to begin at Reed Bridge, around 400m east of the Higher Lane–Macclesfield Road junction, from Monday 2 November.

The works are expected to take around three weeks, with a road closure in place throughout to keep workers and road users safe.

📍 Please allow extra time for your journey and follow the diversion signs.
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After a busy morning at my High Peak Careers, Skills & Jobs Fair on Friday, I grabbed some lunch at Glossop Market Hall 🥪☕️

It was great to see the Market Hall busy and supporting local businesses in the heart of Glossop.

If you’re in town, pop in and support our fantastic local traders! ❤️
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