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Until the very last Keir Starmer has done what he thought was the right thing for our country.
Whilst it has been anything but a normal week in Westminster, it has been an entirely normal one for me as your MP.
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Getting on with the day job
Whilst it has been anything but a normal week in Westminster, it has been an entirely normal one for me as your MP.
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Building a transport system that works for people
I hope everyone across High Peak enjoyed the recent bank holiday weekend and made the most of the gorgeous weather we had. Whether you were out walking, visiting friends and family or enjoying our beautiful countryside, it was fantastic to see so many people making the most of everything our area has to offer.
08/06/2026Read More
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I would love to hear from you about what you think my priorities should be as your MP for High Peak and what matters most to you.
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Good luck to Peter from Haddon Hall Care Home, who is taking on an incredible fundraising challenge for Blythe House Hospice!
Starting on Monday 29th June, Peter has pledged to walk 21,196 steps - representing the length of the Great Wall of China in kilometres - by completing laps around the care home's gardens.
If you would like to support Peter please take a look at the sponsorship poster ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Emergency services remain at the scene of the wildfire on Tintwistle Moor, alongside gamekeepers and other partners, working tirelessly to bring the blaze under control.
A huge thank you to everyone involved for their dedication in incredibly challenging conditions. Please continue to avoid the area, follow advice from the emergency services, and help protect our moorland by taking extra care during this spell of dry weather.
📷 Ethan Corrigan. Images taken at 11pm 25/06 ... See MoreSee Less
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It has been a huge honour to stand with Keir Starmer in Downing Street this morning having worked so closely with him over the last 12 months. He is a decent, kind, thoughtful man. The great irony of all the attacks he has faced is that he is the most authentic ordinary bloke you could ever wish to meet. He loves his family, football and going for a beer with his mates.
Keir changed the Labour Party. He took us from our worst election result in our history in 2019 to a landslide victory on 2024.
As Prime Minister he has delivered for Britain and for High Peak. A stronger economy with an end to austerity and wages rising faster than inflation in every single month since we came to power. The fastest fall in NHS waiting lists for 17 years.
The biggest improvement in rights for workers and renters in a generation - benefitting thousands of people in High Peak.
And from the chaos we inherited he has secured our borders with net migration down by 80%, small boat crossings falling and asylum hotels closing.
Keir Starmer’s resignation marks the end of a significant chapter in British politics. Under his leadership, Labour took decisive action to tackle antisemitism within the party, rebuilding trust and demonstrating that prejudice has no place in communities across High Peak and the country.
He also championed a stronger role for public transport, delivering rail reform and bringing services back into public ownership, with the aim of creating a more reliable and affordable network for passengers. His commitment to improving transport connectivity will leave a lasting impact on communities across the country.
As local people know my top priority has always been changing the lives of families and young people locally for the better. I am proud that under Keir we have done just that by introducing some of the first free breakfast clubs in the country here in High Peak, we’ve delivered the biggest increase in free school meals, taken half a million children out of poverty and backed parents in the power struggle with tech giants by banning social media for under 16s.
I want to thank Keir for his service to our country and to my Party.
We must now come back together to build on Keir’s achievements and deliver the stronger, fairer country he believes in.
I wish Keir, Victoria, and their family all the very best for the future. ... See MoreSee Less
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Smoke from the fire at Tintwistle Moor is also affecting areas across Tameside and parts of Oldham.
A huge thank you once again to all the emergency services and fire crews who are working tirelessly to tackle the blaze in very difficult conditions.
Please take care - keep windows closed if you can smell smoke and follow any safety advice from the authorities. Stay safe, everyone.
Picture taken of the smoke from Ashton 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
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Useful information from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service👇
High Peak falls under the yellow warning for thunderstorms tonight from midnight until tomorrow at 10am. Stay safe during any severe weather.⛈️Thunderstorms are expected to move north-east across parts of England and Wales overnight and into Friday morning.
While many areas may avoid the worst of the weather, some thunderstorms could bring strong winds of 50–60mph ⚠️
Frequent lightning, hail and heavy rainfall (possibly 15–20mm in an hour) are also possible.
Please take care during any severe weather. If you find yourself in trouble, here's who to contact 📞for assistance: ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you Mark for sharing your amazing illustrations with me.
They highlight just how important it is to take extra care across High Peak to prevent wildfires and keep our wildlife safe.
This is especially important this week with the heatwave continuing and dry conditions our already vulnerable constituency is even more at risk. Please stay safe and help to protect High Peak from these devastating fires. ... See MoreSee Less
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🗑️ 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗜𝗣 🗑️
Recently, I was out in Glossop with local Labour councillor Damien Greenhalgh and local resident Helen Potter, speaking to residents and delivering leaflets about Derbyshire County Council's rubbish idea to close Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre.
This closure would be a huge mistake. It would mean longer journeys, increased fly-tipping, and real difficulties for local families, businesses and farmers across High Peak.
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 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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Very sad to see the extent of the fire on Tintwistle Moor from above. The damage to the environment, wildlife, and landscape is devastating. Thoughts are with everyone affected and gratitude to the crews working to bring it under control. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to all the firefighters, rangers and emergency service personnel who are still working tirelessly to tackle the wildfire on Tintwistle Moor.
The A628 is currently closed between the Gun Inn and the Flouch roundabout while crews continue their efforts to contain the blaze. Firefighters from across Derbyshire and Greater Manchester are working alongside the Peak District National Park, RSPB, United Utilities and other partners to protect our precious moorland.
If you can see or smell smoke, please keep your windows and doors closed and avoid the area while emergency services remain at work.
This fire is a stark reminder of how vulnerable our moorlands are during hot, dry weather. If you're enjoying the countryside this summer, please take care: don't use disposable barbecues, don't light fires, take your litter home and never leave glass bottles behind.
Thank you again to everyone involved in responding to this incident and helping keep our communities safe.
📸 Damien Greenhalgh ... See MoreSee Less
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