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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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📺 I joined ITV Central East to discuss my campaign calling on retailers across the UK to suspend the sale of disposable BBQs during periods of high wildfire risk.

I'm pleased that a growing number of retailers have already agreed to act, but there is still more to do. We cannot keep waiting until another preventable fire breaks out before taking action.

Thank you to ITV Central East for covering the campaign and helping raise awareness of this important issue.
🎬 Did you catch BBC North West Tonight last week?

Edale's fantastic community film Stone of Stone was featured, celebrating four years of hard work by local volunteers to bring this incredible project to life.

Keep an eye out... you might even spot my starring role! 👀🎥

If you haven't seen it yet, there are still opportunities to watch:

📅 Sunday 2 August | 7:00pm–9:30pm
📅 Friday 7 August | 2:00pm–4:30pm
📍 The New Community Centre, Lower Lane, Chinley

Set in the fictional village of Stone, the film follows a group of locals who come together for a daring caper to save their community. It's a brilliant example of what can be achieved when people work together, and I'm proud to have been a small part of it.

If you're going along, let me know if you manage to spot me! 🍿
📺 This morning I joined BBC Breakfast to talk about my campaign calling on all major retailers to suspend the sale of disposable BBQs.

High Peak is the constituency most vulnerable to wildfires in the UK, and with hotter, drier summers becoming more common, we need to do more to reduce the risk.

I'm calling on supermarkets and retailers across the country to follow the lead of those who have already acted and suspend sales of disposable BBQs while the wildfire risk remains high.

Protecting our moorlands, wildlife, firefighters and communities must come before convenience.

If you missed it, you can watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/X_yRCVySDws?si=0t84cn6Jo5OIy607 🔥🌿
🔥 Disposable BBQs are putting our countryside at risk.

I joined Ian Skye on BBC Radio Derby today to explain why I'm calling on retailers across the UK to suspend the sale of disposable BBQs during periods of high fire risk.

You can listen to the full interview at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0083c2z
One decision. Thousands of acres protected. 🌿🔥

It's time for retailers to stop selling disposable BBQs.

Sign my petition and help me take this campaign national: www.jon4highpeak.com/ban-the-use-of-disposable-bbqs-in-public-spaces/
The risk of wildfires is still incredibly high, and one careless disposable BBQ can have devastating consequences.

I’ve written to supermarkets asking them to suspend the sale of disposable BBQs while the risk remains so high, so far Sainsbury’s and Co-op have responded. We all have a part to play in protecting our countryside, wildlife and local communities.

Please do your bit and choose a safer alternative. 🌿🔥
📢 The consultation has now closed, and my petition signed by over 4,400 people has been formally submitted. Thank you to everyone who signed – I'll keep fighting to save Glossop Tip. ♻️💚
🔥 I joined LBC today to make the case for supermarkets across the UK to suspend the sale of disposable BBQs while we face another dangerous wildfire season.

High Peak is the constituency most at risk of wildfires, and we've seen first-hand the devastation these fires cause to our countryside, wildlife and emergency services.

Some retailers have already acted locally. Now it's time for supermarkets nationwide to do the same.

🎧 Listen to my interview here (from 13:36): https://www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/uk/episodes/BUpMy8Z5h5SFPpgwWWy4QC5Sd/

If you agree, please share this post and help spread the message. 🌿🚒
☀️ Great British Summer Savings are here!

This summer, we're helping families with the cost of living through cheaper travel, more affordable days out and more money staying in your pocket.
Labour is cutting business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues.🌹
It’s the return of the £2 bus fare cap🌹
A big thank you to everyone who stopped to say hi at my supermarket surgery in Buxton yesterday.
🎆 Earlier this year, I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the sale of fireworks to raise the concerns that so many High Peak residents have shared with me.

During the debate, I highlighted the campaign led by my constituent, Robert Branch, whose petition helped bring this issue before Parliament. As a fellow dog owner, I know just how much distress irresponsible firework use can cause for pets, as well as veterans, young children and others in our communities.

I'm pleased the Government has now launched a consultation on fireworks legislation, and I hope as many people as possible will take the opportunity to have their say.

👉 Have your say: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/fireworks-and-pyrotechnics-in-the-uk
𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗗 🗑

Please take a few minutes today to do ALL three things:
✅ Fill out the Derbyshire County Council consultation https://bit.ly/glossoptipconsultation
✅ Register your vehicle https://bit.ly/registeryourvehicle
✅ Sign my petition https://bit.ly/saveglossoptippetition
🔥 The wildfire situation across High Peak continues to develop.

A huge thank you to our incredible firefighters, gamekeepers and everyone working around the clock to keep people safe.

Please continue to avoid affected areas and follow official advice.
I raised my campaign to ban the sale of disposable BBQs on BBC Politics East Midlands.

It looks like Reform are against taking the necessary steps to protect our communities, firefighters and our countryside.

Watch the full discussion on BBC iPlayer.
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📺 I joined ITV Central East to discuss my campaign calling on retailers across the UK to suspend the sale of disposable BBQs during periods of high wildfire risk.

I'm pleased that a growing number of retailers have already agreed to act, but there is still more to do. We cannot keep waiting until another preventable fire breaks out before taking action.

Thank you to ITV Central East for covering the campaign and helping raise awareness of this important issue.
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🚨 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗽.

Even after 𝟰,𝟰𝟬𝟬+ 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 signed my petition to save Glossop Tip, Reform are still defending their ridiculous plans to shut it.

What's even more frustrating is that a Reform councillor from Bolsover seems to think she knows our area better than the people who actually live here. They're still claiming people in Glossop don't use the site, despite thousands of local residents making it crystal clear how important it is to our community.

The truth is now clear. Reform have effectively admitted this is about making cuts. They simply don't care about the consequences for Glossop and the wider High Peak.

Closing Glossop Tip would mean longer journeys for residents, put extra pressure on neighbouring sites, and increase the risk of fly-tipping across our area – no matter how much Reform try to deny it.

Instead of listening, Reform are dismissing local people, ignoring the evidence and pressing ahead with a decision that will damage our area.

Our message to Reform couldn't be clearer:

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. 𝗕𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻.

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Young people should not be priced out of education, employment or training.

That is why Labour is making is transport more affordable for 16 to 18-year-olds.
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Young people should
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🌞 Looking for advice, support or just a friendly chat this summer?

The High Peak Summer Wellness Roadshow is coming to New Mills this Thursday 6 August, bringing together organisations offering free advice and support to help you stay well and stay connected.

Whether you're looking for information on:
☀️ Staying safe in hot weather
💪 Physical health and active living
💷 Financial wellbeing and energy advice
🧠 Mental wellbeing and tackling loneliness

...there'll be plenty of local experts on hand to help.

📍 Revive Church, High Street, New Mills, SK22 4BR
🕙 10.00am – 12.00pm
📅 Thursday 6 August

It's a great opportunity to find out what support is available across High Peak, so if you're free, do go along.
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𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗕𝗤.

This time, firefighters have been tackling a blaze in Wykeham Forest near Scarborough, with early reports indicating it was caused by a disposable BBQ.

We cannot keep treating these incidents as unavoidable.

High Peak is the constituency most vulnerable to wildfires in the UK. Every summer, our firefighters put themselves in harm's way protecting our communities, wildlife and landscapes from preventable fires.

That's why I've been calling on retailers across the country to suspend the sale of disposable BBQs during periods of high wildfire risk. I'm pleased that a number have already stepped up, but more must follow.

One disposable BBQ can have devastating consequences.
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🤖 Want to learn how AI can help you land your next job?

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.

Whether you're looking for your first job, returning to work, changing careers or simply want to learn a valuable new skill, this workshop will show you practical ways AI can help with:
✅ Writing a standout CV
✅ Preparing for interviews
✅ Finding job opportunities
✅ Making stronger applications

⚠️ Places are limited to just 50 people, so registration is essential. Register your interest today and my office will be in touch before the event to confirm your place.

👉 Sign up here: www.jon4highpeak.com/highpeakjobsfair/

I look forward to seeing you there! 💼
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The news that a wildfire at Cannock Chase was caused by a disposable BBQ is another stark reminder of why action is needed.

One disposable BBQ has left a football field-sized area of precious heathland destroyed, killed wildlife and tied up the fire service when resources are already under pressure.

That’s why I’ve been calling on major retailers to suspend the sale of disposable BBQs nationwide while wildfire risk remains so high.

Some retailers have already done the right thing, but others are still selling a product that poses a serious risk to our countryside, wildlife and communities.

This isn’t about stopping people enjoying the outdoors. It’s about preventing avoidable fires before they start.
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Thank you The Guardian for covering this important campaign.

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/04/call-to-ban-disposable-barbecues-in-england-and-wales-over-...
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🎬 Did you catch BBC North West Tonight last week?

Edale's fantastic community film Stone of Stone was featured, celebrating four years of hard work by local volunteers to bring this incredible project to life.

Keep an eye out... you might even spot my starring role! 👀🎥

If you haven't seen it yet, there are still opportunities to watch:

📅 Sunday 2 August | 7:00pm–9:30pm
📅 Friday 7 August | 2:00pm–4:30pm
📍 The New Community Centre, Lower Lane, Chinley

Set in the fictional village of Stone, the film follows a group of locals who come together for a daring caper to save their community. It's a brilliant example of what can be achieved when people work together, and I'm proud to have been a small part of it.

If you're going along, let me know if you manage to spot me! 🍿
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