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Last week, I had the privilege of planting a cross in the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance in honour of all those who have served, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and those who continue to serve our country today. 🇬🇧
Following the wreath-laying ceremony in Worksop on Sunday, today marks Armistice Day. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we remember the moment the guns fell silent and the fighting of the First World War came to an end.
It was an honour to pay tribute on behalf of the people of Bassetlaw. Our gratitude to those who have served can never truly be repaid, but their courage, sacrifice and dedication will never be forgotten. 🌹
Residents first contacted me about the condition of Sheffield Road in Blyth more than 18 months ago, and since then I have been pushing for action from Nottinghamshire County Council.
When I visited the area, residents showed me cracked walls and spoke about the loud banging caused by HGVs driving over potholes and the badly damaged road surface. I raised these concerns directly with the Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council and made it clear that resurfacing Sheffield Road should be a priority.
In March, I called for the road to be resurfaced as one of the 23 worst roads in Bassetlaw. The following month, the Council confirmed it would be included in its 2026/27 Capital Programme.
However, I have now been told the work has been delayed until October 2028 pending water main works in October 2027.
That is simply too long for Sheffield Road residents to wait, and I am calling on Nottinghamshire County Council to continue with the works as planned.
The School of Artisan Food on the Welbeck Estate is a hidden gem within Bassetlaw!
The School is training the next generation of chefs, bakers and butchers, with fantastic facilities that give people the skills they need to build a career in food, artisan cooking and sustainability.
I enjoyed speaking with Alison and Jenny about the importance of good food for young people and how their work is helping budding cooks to learn new skills and to make emboldened choices about the food they eat.
With almost 900 young people in Bassetlaw not in education, work or training, this is a path that they could follow and reach their full potential.
Learning to cook is a life skill which can open the door to future opportunities, and The School of Artisan Food is taking on a significant role in making that happen. I am keen to support them as they take their next steps.
This year I attended the Remembrance Parade and service at Worksop.
Since my young days as a Brownie I have attended many services of Remembrance. Since that time it remains a priority for me to attend community civic services to give thanks and honour those who have fought and made the ultimate sacrifice, men and women who fought to uphold the values that hold our country together.
I also visited the war memorials in Harworth and Retford to lay wreaths.
We shall remember them
Huge shoutout to Mooreish Delights in Harworth for providing the energy to get me through a busy afternoon yesterday!
They recently won an award at the North Notts Business Awards and more recently celebrated their 6th birthday, so I had to go along and try some of the food for myself! 😍
🏫 A HUGE thank you to George and Chloe at Retford Oaks Academy for inviting me into the school this morning!
It was a pleasure to speak to students from Year 7, Year 11 and the Sixth Form about my 2027 Summer School and answered questions about the day to day role and responsibilities of an MP.
It was especially lovely to see so many familiar faces again, including students who participated in my Summer School from 2025 and 2026. I really enjoyed catching up with them and hearing about what they have been up to since then!
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