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Bill backed by Stockport MP to improve travel for millions of disabled people
A parliamentary Bill backed by Stockport’s MP to improve the travel experience of millions of people will have its recommendations implemented by the Government.
Christmas card competition winner!
Last week, I presented primary school pupils from schools across the Stockport constituency with prizes for winning or running-up in a Christmas card competition launched in October of this year.
Stockport MP supports Council’s plans to tackle river pollution
As the Member of Parliament for Stockport, I am supporting calls from Stockport Labour Group urging the Government to take action against river pollution.
Labour sets out stall to support small business recovery in Stockport on Small Business Saturday
As the MP for Stockport, I am calling for more support for small businesses.
Stockport has lost £3.11m in public health funding since 2015
Analysis from the Labour party and verified by the House of Commons Library has found that Stockport has lost £3.11m in funding for local public health services over the last five years, which equates to a cut of 16 percent, or £12 per person (all real terms).
We will remember them
This past week, communities across the country have come together to thank local service men and women, veterans and their families for their incredible efforts helping to keep Britain safe and secure.
Stockport Express Column - November 2021
Parliament has been dominated by the Owen Paterson scandal in recent days, which has once again shone a light on corruption in our political system.
It’s time to stop water companies pumping raw sewage into Stockport’s rivers
Raw sewage is being routinely released into rivers in Stockport by United Utilities, new data reveals.
Stockport MP pledges support for pubs
I have recently joined over 125,000 people, including 400+ in Stockport alone, in pledging my support for the Long Live the Local campaign to help pubs and breweries in Stockport recover and thrive.
Celebrating high streets in Stockport
There are so many incredible small and independent businesses whose creativity and unique character help make Stockport the wonderfully diverse town that we all love.
MP joins huge thank you for St John
Last week, I joined a Parliamentary event thanking St John Ambulance volunteers and employees for their extraordinary efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Station preservation group praised by Stockport MP
A station preservation group whose volunteers work to improve and enhance a 170-year-old station have been recognised in Parliament by the Stockport MP.
Planned Speech on Afghanistan
I was intending to speak in yesterday’s debate on the urgent situation in Afghanistan, but unfortunately, I wasn’t called. What I was planning on saying is posted below.
Navendu’s Column in the Stockport Express- August 2021
My latest column in the Stockport Express.
The Government must think again about its decision to cut Universal Credit
The Covid pandemic has forced tens of thousands of businesses to the wall and led to record levels of unemployment.
It’s time for the Conservatives and Lib Dems to stop playing politics with our housing
Our town and borough has a chronic housing shortage.
End Fire and Rehire!
Thousands of British workers are threatened with being fired and rehired on worse pay and conditions to do the same job.