Tulip Siddiq resignation: People expected better from this government
Following Tulip Siddiq's resignation as Treasury Minister, Sarah Olney MP, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office spokesperson, said:
14 Jan 2025
Save our green belt
The Government has doubled the housebuilding target for Stockport, weakened the protections on a third of our precious green belt, and is forcing the Council through Ministerial Directives and threats to adopt a Local Plan which will let developers target green belt first.
We oppose this government’s ‘developers charter’ and need your voice. Do you agree with us that the green spaces that make our area special need to be preserved, and new housing should first be built on brownfield sites, after the infrastructure is provided with schools, improved transport, and GP places guaranteed? Help us send a message to Government and make Labour listen to local people.
Find our more about the local plan on our frequently asked questions page.
Save our green belt
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
General News and Press Releases
McArthur calls for review of energy efficiency funding scheme
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has called on the Scottish Government to review the operation of its area-based schemes for energy efficiency to ensure the use of funding available is maximised and avoid the current high levels of ‘underspend’.
14 Jan 2025
John Milne MP Newsletter
Horsham's Man in Westminster: Healthcare
Welcome to my first newsletter of 2025. Each week in Parliament is different with its own challenges. This past week I’ve had a a number of local healthcare meetings, amid strong national interest in a new public inquiry into grooming gangs.
14 Jan 2025
Cost of Living
Will Forster MP speaks on Renters Rights Bill
Will Forster, MP for Woking, spoke in a debate on the Renters Rights Bill, highlighting the importance of proper protections for pet owners.
14 Jan 2025
Housing & Welfare
Will Forster MP Champions Pet Rights in Renters' Rights Bill
On 14th January 2025, Will Forster, Member of Parliament for Woking, delivered a heartfelt and impactful speech in support of the Renters' Rights Bill
14 Jan 2025
Hazel Grove
Lisa Smart leads debate on adoption pay
Lisa Smart MP leads a debate on creating a level playing field for self-employed adopters, so that they get the same adoption pay and leave as people who are employed as staff.
14 Jan 2025