Derby Telegraph Article - Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month Friday, 10 May, 2024 As the sun begins to shine brighter and the days grow longer, it is essential to remember that May isn't just about blooming flowers and warmer weather—it is also Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. This month-long campaign serves as a vital reminder of the importance of sun safety and early detection in combating the growing incidence of the two types of skin cancer in the UK - melanoma and... Local News
Maggie calls for MPs to back landmark Bill that tackles smoking and vaping 18th April 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash, recently pledged her support to a landmark Bill that will create a smokefree generation and tackle... Local News
Maggie questions Rail Minister about saving jobs at Alstom 17th April 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash, recently questioned the Rail Minister, Huw Merriman MP, about what the Government is doing to help save... Local News
Maggie urges Erewash community groups to apply for National Lottery funding 10th April 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash is urging local community and voluntary groups to apply for National Lottery funding. Over the last five... Local News
Make care fairer for people with dementia 9th April 2024 In Parliament, I was pleased to attend Dementia UK’s event on making the cost of care fairer for people with dementia. NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding... Local News
£900.00 boost for those of State Pension age in Erewash this April, thanks to the Government’s honouring of the Triple Lock 8th April 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed the Government’s honouring of the Triple Lock, boosting the State Pension by £900.00 a year... Local News
Dovedale Primary School visit Parliament 5th April 2024 One of the roles I find most rewarding as a Member of Parliament is inspiring the next generation of Erewash students to get involved in politics. Before the... Local News
First phase of the biggest ever expansion in childcare starts 5th April 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed the roll-out of the largest expansion of childcare in England’s history with eligible... Local News
£14.5 million for Derbyshire County Council to support children with SEND 4th April 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed the news that Derbyshire County Council is set to benefit from £14.5 million of funding to... Local News
Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal 2024 4th April 2024 In Parliament, I was pleased to show my support for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal event. Every March, the Great Daffodil Appeal encourages people to... Local News