Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

7 hours ago

🥸 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥: 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟭 – 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗡'𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛! 🏃‍♂️

Day 11 of Movember, and this morning I swapped my usual Westminster routine for my running trainers as I took part in the Westminster Challenge! 💪

Men live on average 4.5 years less than women. That's why we ran 4.5k – to shine a light on the inequalities in men's health and the importance of doing more to tackle them.

The statistics are stark. Two in five men die prematurely before the age of 75, and three in four suicides are male.

A year on from the launch of the Men's Health Strategy, we've made progress, but there's still so much more to do.

Whether it's getting out for a run, checking in on a mate or having a conversation about how we're really feeling, we all have a part to play.

We need to keep breaking down the stigma around men's health and making sure men feel able to speak up and get the support they need.

That's what Movember is all about. 💙

If you can spare a few pounds to support Movember UK, please donate:

👉 uk.movember.com/donate

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Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

11 hours ago

📢 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀!

Residents are invited to attend a public consultation event in Buxton on Thursday 26 November to find out more about Peak Cluster’s proposals and what they could mean for our area.

The event will include updates on the proposed pipeline route and associated infrastructure, followed by the opportunity to ask the project team questions and share your views.

There will be four sessions throughout the day:
🕙 9:45am – 11:45am
🕛 12:15pm – 2:15pm
🕒 3:15pm – 5:15pm
🕕 6:15pm – 8:25pm

I would encourage anyone interested in the proposals to take the opportunity to find out more and have their say.

🎟️ Book your free place: www.eventbrite.com/e/peak-cluster-buxton-consultation-event-26-november-tickets-2003962505800

The wider consultation runs from 12 November to 18 December 2026. Find out more and share your views at www.peakcluster-consultation.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

13 hours ago

🏡High Peak's National Living Wage workers will be up to £910 a year better off under Labour. 👇🏡High Peak's National Living Wage workers will be up to £910 a year better off under Labour.

On top of support with energy bills that’s real help for families working hard to make ends meet.

🌹Andy Burnham’s Labour Government is working hard to create breathing space for places like High Peak while it develops the ten-year plan to deliver growth and prosperity in every postcode. We are delivering real help now, and real hope for the future. ... See MoreSee Less

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

16 hours ago

🌺 Lest we forget.

Today, we remember the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country, and honour all those who continue to serve.

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Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

🥸 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥: 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟬 – 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗢 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬!

Ten days into my Movember journey, and I've made a slightly worrying discovery. Not about the moustache (although that's questionable enough!), but just how often I seem to wear a suit! 😂👔

Today I wanted to talk about something I've not always been particularly good at myself – 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Like many people, I love my job and care passionately about what I do. But that can make it all too easy to work long hours, take work home and struggle to properly switch off.

I'll be the first to admit I haven't always got that balance right.

And the reality is that constantly being 'on', not making enough time for ourselves, our families and friends, or simply getting some proper rest can take a real toll on our mental health.

It's something I'm trying to get better at, because looking after ourselves isn't selfish. It's important.

As men, we're not always great at recognising when we need to slow down, let alone talking about it. But we should.

That's what Movember is all about – encouraging conversations, looking out for one another and reminding ourselves that our mental health matters just as much as our physical health. 💙

So here's your reminder (and mine!) to make some time for yourself this week.

And if you can spare a few pounds to support Movember UK's brilliant work, please donate:

👉 uk.movember.com/donate

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to see if I own any clothes that aren't a suit! 🥸😂

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Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

Around 2,000 people came together in Glossop on Sunday to mark Remembrance Sunday and pay tribute to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

I was proud to lay a wreath and join our community in remembering the brave men and women who served, those who never returned home, and all those who continue to serve today.

It was incredibly moving to see so many people come together to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.

We will remember them. 🌹

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Jon Pearce MP for High Peak

1 day ago

Access to mobile phones risks pulling children away from their learning and from each other.

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