Worthing Herald column – 8th June 26

Thanks to Labour’s new breakfast clubs, we have now provided 10 million free breakfasts to primary school children.  

No child deserves to go to school hungry, so I am really pleased that Shoreham has a free breakfast club at Holmbush Primary Academy, meaning children can start the school day right and helping families can save up to £450 a year.

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Worthing Herald column – 1st June 26

Parliament has now returned after the Whitsun recess.  

Over the weekend, Southern Rail returned to public ownership. 

Govia Thameslink (GTR), which operates Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and the Gatwick Express, is responsible for 1 in 6 passenger rail journeys in Britain, carrying hundreds of millions of passengers each year.

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Worthing Herald column – 25th May 26

Before the House of Commons rose for the Whitsun recess, the King’s Speech was delivered to Parliament, setting out the Government’s agenda for the forthcoming parliamentary session. 

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Worthing Herald column – 18th May 26

Last week, I set out my view that the Prime Minister should set a timetable for his departure and for a new leader to be chosen to lead the Labour Party and the country.  

It was clear to me from the many conversations I have had with voters that the PM’s loss of authority with parliamentary colleagues and voters will impede the Government’s ability to deliver the change that people voted for at the general election. 

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Worthing Herald column – 11th May 26

Thank you to everyone across Adur who placed your trust in Labour at last Thursday’s local elections.  

I am delighted to have seen Labour win five seats having been defending five seats – retaining our majority ably led by my brilliant local councillor, Councillor Jeremy Gardner.

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Worthing Herald column – 4th May 26

Last week, Labour’s historic Renters’ Rights Act came into force, banning no-fault evictions and ending bidding wars for everyone in Adur and Worthing.  

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Worthing Herald column – 27th April 26

To celebrate St George’s Day, I had the pleasure of taking Martin Allen, Chairman of Shoreham’s Ropetackle Arts Centre, to a reception at 10 Downing Street honouring people volunteering in their local communities.

It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the £371,000 of Government grant funding for renovating the Ropetackle announced last week.

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Worthing Herald column – 20th April 26

Last week saw fantastic news for local arts lovers.

The Labour Government announced £371,000 of funding for the refurbishment of the Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham, which will be spent improving the box office, air conditioning, acoustics and auditorium.

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£371,000 funding boost for the Ropetackle Arts Centre

I am pleased to welcome a £371,000 funding boost for Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham as part of the Labour Government’s latest investment in cultural venues across the country.

This funding, delivered through the £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere Fund, will help refurbish the venue and secure its future, with improvements to the box office, air conditioning, acoustics and auditorium.

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Worthing Herald column – 13th April 26

Parliament is officially back in session after the Easter recess. Over the past couple of weeks, the Labour Government has continued to implement new measures aimed at easing the cost of living and providing support to those who need it most.

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