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I’m backing Andy to build on Keir’s legacy
Last week, I nominated Andy Burnham to be the next Leader of the Labour Party.
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High Peak MP demands answers after reports Buxton Hospitals services have already been removed
Jon Pearce, Member of Parliament for High Peak, has demanded urgent action after receiving reports that some outpatient services at the Buxton Hospitals may already have been removed despite assurances that no changes would take place before a full public process had been completed.
08/07/2026Read More -
Two years of change, two years of delivery
On 4th July, it was two years since you elected me to serve as your Member of Parliament. It remains the greatest privilege of my life, and I am incredibly grateful for the trust you placed in me.
06/07/2026Read More
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Last week, I nominated Andy Burnham to be the next Leader of the Labour Party.
Everyone knows I have been unwaveringly loyal to Keir Starmer and have worked closely with him, particularly over the last year.
Under Keir's leadership, Labour became electable again and returned to government for the first time in 14 years. As Prime Minister, he took on the difficult task of stabilising our economy after years of decline and began rebuilding our public services, taking back control of our railways and bringing down NHS waiting lists.
I believe tomorrow’s historians will be far kinder to him than today’s keyboard warriors.
His government strengthened workers' rights, delivered greater security for renters (including over 6000 here in High Peak), and through measures such as extending free school meals and lifting the pernicious two-child benefit cap, will have lifted more children out of poverty than any other Labour government.
He leaves behind a legacy that has made our country fairer and stronger, and I want to thank him for his service.
As Keir moves on, I believe it is important that our party unites behind a leader who can build on his legacy. That is why I have chosen to support Andy Burnham.
I've worked closely with Andy over the years, and we share many of the same priorities for communities like ours in High Peak.
Together, we worked to secure the extension of free bus travel to young people in High Peak studying in Greater Manchester - saving local families thousands of pounds. We also brought together the Peak Partnership, alongside East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward and South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard, to work collaboratively on the issues that matter most to our area, from transport and tourism to economic growth.
That is also why I will be hoping Bev Craig wins the Greater Manchester mayoralty. Reform, through things like trying to close Glossop tip and opposing banning disposable BBQs, have shown they don’t really understand the needs and priorities for our area. I’m therefore concerned that a Reform mayor will have no interest in working collaboratively across regions and will scrap the Peak Partnership.
I've also seen first-hand how Andy's leadership has transformed public transport through the Bee Network. Those improvements are already benefiting communities like Glossop and Hadfield, where many residents rely on strong connections with Greater Manchester for work, education and health services.
Andy knows our part of the country. He understands that places like High Peak, and communities across the North and Midlands, deserve the same opportunities as everywhere else. He knows that better transport, stronger public services and investment in local economies are not luxuries - they are essential if we are to create opportunities for all.
We also share many of the same values. Whether it is standing up to powerful water companies that have polluted our rivers and believing that working people should always come before corporate interests, Andy has consistently shown he is prepared to challenge the status quo when it is the right thing to do.
I believe Andy can unite our Party and lead Labour into its next chapter with renewed optimism. I look forward to working with him to continue delivering for High Peak and for Britain in the years ahead. ... See MoreSee Less
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A statement regarding Local Government Reorganisation 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
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I joined BBC Politics East Midlands to discuss High Peak Borough Council's decision to close Carelink.
I will continue meeting with the council and discussing alternate options available for service users.
Watch the full programme now on BBC iPlayer. ... See MoreSee Less
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Woodhead Pass is currently closed after a car crash sparked another moorland fire.
Thank you to the fire service, the police and all emergency services responding in difficult conditions.
Please avoid the area at this time.
Stay safe, and thank you to everyone working to bring this fire under control. 🚒🔥
📷 : Manchester Evening News. Dovavision ... See MoreSee Less
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A big thank you to everyone who came along to my coffee morning at the Revive Hub in New Mills over the weekend.
It was great to catch up with residents and have some thoughtful conversations about the issues that matter most to our community. We discussed a wide range of topics, including animal welfare, Keir Starmer's leadership, and the importance of protecting and enhancing our local ecology.
These events are a great opportunity to hear your views, answer questions and discuss the issues affecting High Peak.
If you'd like to come along to a future coffee morning or book an appointment at one of my advice surgeries, please get in touch with my office.
📧 [email protected]
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An update from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service on the fire at Tintwistle Moor 👇
Thank you once again to the fire fighters, gamekeepers, volunteers and everyone else working extremely hard to get the fire under control 🙏 ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲🗑
Please take a few minutes today to do ALL three things:
✅ Fill out the Derbyshire County Council consultation bit.ly/glossoptipconsultation
✅ Register your vehicle bit.ly/registeryourvehicle
✅ Sign my petition bit.ly/saveglossoptippetition ... See MoreSee Less
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It was a pleasure to visit St Andrew's C of E Junior School in Hadfield on Friday to see their breakfast club in action.
Breakfast clubs are making a real difference, giving children a positive start to the school day with a healthy breakfast and a welcoming environment to learn, play and socialise before lessons begin.
A huge thank you to everyone at St Andrew's for the warm welcome and for everything you do to support local children every day. ... See MoreSee Less
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