This month has been big for Bassetlaw, which is now firmly on the map. A raft of new funding announcements will improve our towns, support families, invest in education, and protect our local heritage. It is great news for our area and proof that Bassetlaw is firmly on the map. First, a £20m plan to […]
People in Bassetlaw tell me they want to see busy high streets, safe town centres, and honest businesses thriving. But in recent years, I am concerned about the rise in the number of vape shops and barbers, and the organised crime that may be behind them. You have probably seen it yourself. A vape shop […]
I am getting a huge number of messages from people about potholes across Bassetlaw. Our roads are falling apart and it cannot go on like this. Many drivers tell me they are worried about damage to their cars. They say they have to swerve to avoid deep holes in the road. People are facing huge […]
Crime and anti-social behaviour blight the lives of decent, hard-working people across Bassetlaw. Tackling it has been one of my top priorities since day one, and I want to pay tribute to our local police for the real progress they have made over the past year. Since being elected as your MP, I have stayed […]
On 5th April 1979, a young man called Tony Dykes was shot dead by an IRA sniper. Tony was from Harworth. His mum, Kathleen, now in her 90s, has lived with the pain for more than 40 years and she has never stopped fighting for a national memorial for all of those killed in Northern […]
Sure Start was life-changing for so many people in Bassetlaw, transforming the lives of children by putting in place family support in the earliest years of life. Sure Start, introduced by the last Labour government, helped level the playing field for children from lower income families, with research showing that children who attended a Sure […]
High speed racing on the A57 has blighted the lives of local residents for far too long. Concerns about the noise, the speed, the crowds they attract and the fear and risk of a nasty accident are raised with me constantly.
I have used every opportunity to raise these issues with the police and the local authorities, calling for action to bring this under control.
I welcome the police action this weekend. It sends out a very strong message to the racers that they are not welcome in Worksop.🚔 Bassetlaw North Neighbourhood Policing Team
Officers have responded this evening to reports of motor vehicles being driven in an anti-social manner along the A57.
As a result, two vehicles have been seized using the new Section 59 powers, where no prior warning is required.
We would strongly advise anyone considering travelling to Worksop for organised "car meets" or similar gatherings involving anti-social behaviour to think again. We will continue to take robust action against those causing nuisance, danger, and disruption to our communities.
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The disconnect between what is happening in the daily lives of ordinary people and the decisions being taken in Westminster has gone on for far too long. Politics isn't working as it should.
Our new Prime Minister Andy Burnham gets this and it's why he will be touring the UK for the rest of this month to listen, learn and understand.
I welcome his commitment to remain connected and it's why I spent yesterday knocking on doors in Worksop and will be hosting a coffee morning later in the week. These conversations are part of who I am and what I stand for and will continue as long as I am the MP for Bassetlaw.
Those who come to the UK should do so legally and play by the rules.
That's why the Government is strengthening right to work checks, including in the gig economy, while supporting businesses that do the right thing.
Since July 2024, arrests for illegal working have increased by 83% and enforcement visits are up by 77%. We're also doubling the Immigration Enforcement budget by 2028/29 and increasing enforcement staff by 60% to help tackle illegal working and those who exploit vulnerable people.
These measures are about protecting local jobs, supporting honest employers, and ensuring our immigration system is fair and works for everyone.