Earlier this year, I had the privilege of launching the National Cancer Plan. Whilst I am no longer a health minister, working to help drive forward the NCP is a huge priority of mine. It was great to get together with experts to discuss how the NCP can deliver for younger people.

🎅Calling year 5 pupils across West Lancashire: design my Christmas card for 2026 🎅 The design must be 2D and feature West Lancashire. The card will be sent to MPs, including the Prime Minister and local organisations. Deadline: 30 October.

🆕The Labour Government's Fuel Finder scheme has now been added to Google Maps, saving households an average of £40 per year. Now, people in West Lancs can have a little more money in their pockets thanks to decisions by Labour. Simply search on Google Maps to see price of nearby petrol and diesel.

Episode 1 of my new series 'What's the latest in West Lancs', where I tell you about the latest updates on key issues in the area. This episode is about the Derby Centre in Ormskirk and whether Reform-led Lancashire County Council will commit to it in the long run. What should I cover next?

Brilliant to visit Hotter Shoes in Skem last week. Labour is tackling the NEETs crisis head on, through the £2.5 billion investment in the Youth Guarantee and Growth and Skills Levy. Hotter is really keen to take on local young people and has excellent training and development opportunities 💼

I’m sorry I didn’t see you at conference. Hope to catch up soon.

Highlights from Labour conference. A National Care Service is coming. Energy bills will be brought down through the Great British Grid. More funding coming to Lancashire, including for strengthening for domestic abuse and for parent/child support. Cracking down on rogue landlords. Hope again 🌹

I'm proud that Labour is giving children in West Lancashire the best start in life. It was great to catch up with Bite Back 2030 campaigners recently to celebrate the expansion of free school meals. The Labour Government has also recently announced the biggest overhaul of school food in a generation

Breakfast clubs boost parents' work choices & children's life chances. Our Plan for Change will give children in West Lancs the best start in life.

For too long, people in West Lancashire haven't had the legally protected right to bereavement leave following the passing of an immediate family member or after pregnancy loss. The Government has just announced that every employee will have the right to bereavement leave from April 2027.

I visited Ormskirk West End Primary School to see their breakfast club, which is now funded by Labour. It was fantastic to hear how much the children love going to breakfast clubs and seeing their friends before the school day start. We now have 15 Best Start breakfast clubs across West Lancashire 🙌

Not a fan of online banking? Prefer using cash and visiting your bank face to face? Get yourself to the Connie to come and use the new banking hub in Skem. Let me know what you think about banking hubs.

⚠️Simonswood Stink update⚠️ Earlier this year, Windmill Services' permit was revoked. They have now left the site and no further waste is being added. The mounds of waste remain, continuing the Simonswood Stink. I've written to the EA to ask them to clear the remaining waste immediately.