Local News

Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash and former Health Minister, has called on the Government to do more to tackle obesity during a Parliamentary...

This week is Carers Week, and I am pleased to support Carers UK’s call for government action to identify and support unpaid carers. Too often carers aren’t...

On Tuesday, I was pleased to have the opportunity to ask two parliamentary questions to the Secretary of State and Ministers in the Department of Health and...

Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash is encouraging colleges and further education providers across Erewash to bid for extra investment from the...

Throughout my Parliamentary career and as a Health Minister, I have continuously highlighted why we need to tackle smoking and become smokefree by 2030. I am...

I was delighted to join the Scouts for the launch of their new Employability Badge report in Parliament. I had the opportunity to talk to some Scouts and learn...

I am pleased to sign a letter to BBC Director General, Tim Davie CBE, about the proposed cuts to BBC Radio Derby. BBC Radio Derby is an important service for...

In a Parliamentary debate in November 2022, I urged the Government to clamp down on the illegal supply of vapes to those under the age of 18. I was concerned...

I had a fantastic day at the Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association’s (EP&DA) canal boat rally. It was great to catch up with Richard Parry of...