Westminster Despatches - 1st May 2024 Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 Dear Resident, From questioning Government Ministers about saving jobs at Alstom, to meeting Dovedale Primary School, it has been a busy few weeks in Westminster and in Erewash. Here’s an update on my work as your Member of Parliament. I know that for many Erewash residents illegal migration is of real concern. For some time now, I have lobbied the Prime Minister and other Government Ministers to... Local News
World Immunisation Week 2024 26th April 2024 This week is World Immunisation Week 2024. It provides us with an opportunity to consider the important role vaccines play in our fight against disease around... Local News
Erewash MP urges the Government to tackle alcohol-specific deaths 24th April 2024 Throughout my Parliamentary career and as a Health Minister, I have raised my concerns about the impacts of excessive alcohol consumption. Although most people... Local News
Maggie backs the Government’s Safety of Rwanda Bill 23rd April 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash is delighted that the Safety of Rwanda Bill has passed it final legislative hurdle in the House of... Local News
Maggie backs the Government’s Welfare Plan ending Britain’s “sicknote culture” 22nd April 2024 Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed the Government’s Plan for Welfare, which will tackle the unprecedented rise in economic... Local News
Erewash MP questions the Government about the use of AI in the NHS 19th April 2024 The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents an exciting avenue for innovation within the NHS, particularly in the realm of medical diagnostics. In... 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