09 August 2019
Brexit is the most divisive issue to hit UK politics in our political lifetime. The country voted to Leave the EU, and in Chesterfield around 60% of those who voted, voted to leave. Yet whilst Parliament has confirmed it’s intention to leave, it has never agreed on the basis of our future relationship with the […]
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24 July 2019
The old war time adage of make do and mend is making a comeback as people are becoming more conscious of saving money and reducing CO2 emissions and waste to landfill. And locally, a ‘Repair Café’ in Chesterfield is bringing a local dimension to this growing trend. Repair Cafes are set up by volunteers to […]
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18 July 2019
Environmentally-conscious pupils at Hollingwood Primary School have enlisted the help of Chesterfield MP, Toby Perkins, as part of their campaign to improve the environment locally and globally. Toby said, “The pupils at Hollingwood Primary School wrote to me regarding concerns that affect the local environment, such as litter and dog mess, as well as their […]
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17 July 2019
Last week, the 25th Annual Beer Awards was held by the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group to celebrate the efforts of people in the brewing and pubs industry. All-Party Parliamentary Groups – or APPGs for short – are cross-party groups run by MPs to try and bring attention to a particular issue. At the Beer APPG […]
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15 July 2019
There has been considerable concern recently following the news that staff at Hasland Hall School had gone on strike in protest at behaviour and disciplinary standards at the school. I was already pursuing and responding to complaints from parents and staff concerning the school’s approach to Special Needs education and behaviour. I am a strong […]
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10 July 2019
Toby Perkins MP joined people living with arthritis at a Parliamentary event in Westminster on Tuesday 2nd July. Toby heard firsthand about the impact the chronic pain associated with the condition can have on the ability to remain in employment and how to ensure every person with arthritis who wants to work has the support […]
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09 July 2019
Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins met with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) last week at a parliamentary reception to hear about the charity’s Sight Loss Advice Service and the vital work that Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs) carry out. Statistics show that calls to RNIB focused on emotional support are set to triple, […]
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08 July 2019
As the constituency Member of Parliament for Chesterfield, my primary daily responsibility will always be to represent Chesterfield. Alongside this, the 650 MPs also have an opportunity to discuss and influence policy around both specialist areas of knowledge or around Britain’s global role in the world. There are a great deal of Parliamentary delegations coming […]
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Chesterfield MP warns motorists about risk of parking tickets at town retail parks
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Make do and mend
Hollingwood pupils pledge to protect the environment
Parliamentary Beer Group nominates Chesterfield MP as Pub Parliamentarian of the Year
BLOG: Concerns about Hasland Hall Community School
Chesterfield-based Versus Arthritis event leads to MPs call for better support to keep people with arthritis in work
RNIB event attended by Chesterfield MP highlights importance of emotional support for blind and partially sighted people
BLOG: My visit to Kurdistan
MP bowled over by school’s approach to sport
Derbyshire mental health group lets people know that support is always available
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