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25th September 2026
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Another big win in the campaign for better local public transport
For too many people across the High Peak, getting around without a car remains a real challenge.
15/09/2026Read More -
Back to business in Westminster
With the kids back at school, it feels like summer is officially over. For many families, September brings the familiar pressures of new uniforms, shoes, books and everything else that comes with the new school year.
07/09/2026Read More -
Buxton needs revitalising
Walk from one end of Buxton to the other and you can see both the extraordinary potential of the town and some of the challenges we need to confront.
01/09/2026Read More
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I'm delighted that Google will be joining my upcoming High Peak Careers, Skills & Jobs Fair to deliver a free interactive workshop on using Artificial Intelligence to boost your career and job search.
⚠️ Places are limited to just 50 people. Register your interest today and my office will be in touch before the event to confirm your place.
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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. ... See MoreSee Less
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For too many people across the High Peak, getting around without a car remains a real challenge. That is why I am so pleased that, following a long-running local campaign, the 61 bus service is being expanded, with later evening services on Fridays and Saturdays and a new Sunday service.
Bus route 61 is a vital link between Buxton, Whaley Bridge, New Mills, Hayfield and Glossop. For those who rely on it, this is about much more than getting from one town to another. It means being able to get to work, college, appointments, the shops, or to see friends and family. Better services support our local economy, strengthen our communities and give people greater independence.
Residents have campaigned for these improvements for some time, and I have been proud to work alongside them and Labour East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward, to make the case for an expanded service. I am particularly pleased that Claire has now committed the funding to make it happen.
This is a great example of what devolution can deliver when decisions and investment are placed in the hands of people who understand the needs of our communities.
It also stands in stark contrast to the years of decline under the Conservatives, during which Derbyshire lost nearly half its bus journeys.
The 61 route improvements are just one part of the wider work I am doing to improve transport across the High Peak.
One of my first major wins as your MP was tackling the unfairness faced by our young people travelling to college in Greater Manchester. They were paying significant transport costs while students just five minutes over the border could travel for free. Working with Claire, I helped secure free bus travel for our children, saving local families hundreds of pounds a year and removing a major barrier to education.
In the Hope Valley, I also pressed for action after unlawful parking linked to a TikTok sunrise and sunset craze around Mam Tor blocked roads, prevented farmers from accessing their fields and even delayed emergency services. After raising the issue with councils, the police and the Peak District National Park locally, and nationally in Parliament and with ministers, we have seen better signage, road markings and enforcement.
And, with Mayor Claire’s support, we have secured £6 million for the Hope Valley ‘mini-Switzerland’ project. This will better integrate buses and trains through simple, reliable, clockwork timetables, improved connections, less waiting and joined-up tickets.
The Labour Government’s work to end the fractured model of rail privatisation and return services to public control is another step in the right direction - putting passengers before profits.
I know from speaking to residents at surgeries, coffee mornings and community events how important these issues are. People tell me about buses that do not run frequently enough, services that finish too early and the difficulty of reaching work, college or hospital without a car.
Good public transport is not a luxury. For our towns and villages, it is an essential public service.
There is still plenty more to do, but the expansion of the 61 route is a significant step forward. I will continue working with Mayor Claire, local councils, transport providers and residents to secure further improvements and cut congestion across the High Peak. ... See MoreSee Less
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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. ... See MoreSee Less
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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. ... See MoreSee Less
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💻 𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.
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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. 👨👧👦 ... See MoreSee Less
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🏃♂️ It’s National Fitness Day!
Staying active doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the gym. A walk in the Peaks, a bike ride, a swim or simply getting outside for some fresh air can all make a difference.
Here in High Peak, we’re lucky to have some fantastic places to get active and enjoy the outdoors. 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Sepsis claims five lives an hour in the UK. It can affect anyone at any time, but fast action can save lives.
This Sepsis Awareness Month, I’m joining the UK Sepsis Trust to share the message: trust your instincts.
If you or a loved one has an infection and just know something’s wrong, Just Ask: “Could it be Sepsis?” Learn more here: sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts/ ... See MoreSee Less
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