Your voice in Parliament
and your champion in
Wakefield & Rothwell.

Your voice in Parliament and your champion in Wakefield & Rothwell.

ABOUT US

It’s my honour and privilege to represent over 75,000 people living in the Wakefield and Rothwell constituency as your Member of Parliament (MP).

It’s my job to make sure that your voice is heard in Parliament and since being elected I’ve supported over 30,000 constituents with a wide range of casework. You can read more about the kind of things I can help with here.

One of the best parts of the job is getting out an about by visiting hundreds of local businesses, community groups and supporting some of our fantastic local events.

So, if you’ve got something you’d like me to come along to, please get in touch!

Working hard for you all year round.

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50 new buses for Wakefield

Great to join Arriva Yorkshire in Wakefield today as they unveiled the first of their brand‑new, Yorkshire‑built buses -part of a £340m investment to modernise their UK fleet, with £15m of that spent right here at home Wakefield is the first to benefit, with 50 new lower‑emission buses already entering service. It’s a real boost for passengers and a sign of the progress being made to improve public transport locally. There’s still more to do before services are where our com

Mar 151 min read

Should we ban social media for under-16's?

I’m really keen to hear your views on an issue many parents and young people have raised with me: how we can help young people build a healthier, safer relationship with phones and social media. The Government has launched a national conversation on children’s online safety, recognising both the huge benefits of technology and the growing concerns about its impact on young people’s wellbeing.

Feb 161 min read

Happy birthday Harry!

Wakefield WW2 Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday with Visit from Local MP and Messages from the King and Prime Minister A much‑loved Wakefield resident and Second World War veteran has celebrated his 100th birthday with a series of heartfelt tributes recognising his remarkable life and service. Harry Birdsall, who served in the Royal Army Service Corps and helped evacuate prisoners from the Bergen‑Belsen concentration camp in 1945, marked his milestone birthday surrounded by

Feb 112 min read

Reflecting on 2025

As we begin the new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that has been achieved in 2025, the first full calendar year of this Labour Government, and to look ahead to what we can accomplish together in 2026. The General Election may feel like only yesterday, but already this Government has delivered transformative change for communities here in Wakefield and Rothwell. Over the past twelve months, we have passed crucial pieces of legislation that will make a real dif

Dec 28, 20252 min read

Wakefield city centre needs a Post Office.

The Post Office branch at Trinity Walk is set to close at the end of February, following a decision by TG Jones, the business where the branch is currently located. I am working closely with Wakefield Council, the Post Office, Wakefield BID, and other local organisations to fight for a continued Post Office presence in the city centre - where it belongs. I am also extremely concerned about the impact this decision will have on branch staff, especially so close to Christmas

Dec 7, 20251 min read

A Budget that delivers for Wakefield and Rothwell

Last week, the Chancellor delivered her Budget, which carried a strong message: Britain’s future will be built on fairness, not austerity. Gone are the days of cuts that hollowed out our communities or promises that couldn’t be paid for. Instead, this was a plan rooted in renewal, investing in people, in families and in the places we call home. But what does that really mean for us here in Wakefield and Rothwell? Let’s look beyond the headlines and into the lives behind the n

Nov 30, 20253 min read

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