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BLOG: Delivering on Brexit- my approach

The issue of Brexit is undeniably the most divisive that I have been involved in during my political career. Sadly, this highly nuanced set of questions is being boiled down into simplistic slogans that the two sides chant at each other with increasing intransigence on both sides. Throughout the process, I have had 3 simple […]

Aaron in action during training

Home-grown World Champion needs celebrating and supporting, says Chesterfield MP

Many people in Chesterfield may not be aware that local lad Aaron Cobley from Staveley is a multiple World and European ITF Taekwondo Champion and multiple World Kickboxing Champion. Local MP Toby Perkins met with Aaron at one of his training sessions to see him in action and is hoping that more people will become […]

Chesterfield LGBT+

Derbyshire LGBT+ have branched out with a brand new centre in Chesterfield

Derbyshire LGBT+ have branched out with a brand new centre in Chesterfield. The launch was attended by MP Toby Perkins along with representatives of many local organisations showing their support for the centre. The centre was officially opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield. Derbyshire LGBT+ has been a central presence in the local […]

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Chesterfield MP calls for clampdown to prevent illegal foxhunting

Parliament marked 14 years since the introduction of the Hunting Act last week, and Chesterfield MP, Toby Perkins, has added his weight to the campaign for a strengthening of the rules to stop illegal fox hunting. Toby said, “Animal welfare is something that I and my constituents care deeply about and fox hunting is one […]

Toby with keen gardeners Brian Bailey and Eric Loe

Chesterfield has received trees to plant as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy

  Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins has joined over 500 other MPs to plant trees as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a network of forest conservation initiatives to mark Her Majesty’s lifetime of service to the Commonwealth. The trees – two silver birch, two rowan, and a hazel – were planted at the Ashgate Road […]

Derbyshire distillery Feb 2019

Chesterfield is the place to be for gin enthusiasts

Chesterfield is proving the place to be for gin enthusiasts, as Derbyshire Distillery expand due to a high demand for their crafted spirits. Their success story was shared with local MP Toby Perkins, who was impressed to learn about their expansion plans. Experienced brewer David Hemstock has joined the increasingly popular gin market by producing […]

BLOG: Delivering on Brexit- my approach

04 April 2019

The issue of Brexit is undeniably the most divisive that I have been involved in during my political career. Sadly, this highly nuanced set of questions is being boiled down into simplistic slogans that the two sides chant at each other with increasing intransigence on both sides. Throughout the process, I have had 3 simple […]

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A VOICE FOR OUR PLANET

03 April 2019

Earth Hour helps find solutions for the environmental challenges we face globally. This includes influencing national climate policies, planting new forests in Uganda, and banning plastic in the Galapagos. The world’s biggest landmarks – such as the Sydney Opera House, Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace, and Edinburgh Castle – switch off lights […]

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Green Heart Heroes meet Toby Perkins MP

28 March 2019

Organisations and individuals who have achieved extraordinary reductions in their Carbon footprint were among the ‘Green Heart Heroes’ Toby Perkins MP met at a recent Parliamentary awards event.   Toby Perkins MP joined over 40 of his parliamentary colleagues on the 11 March in the Palace of Westminster to celebrate the efforts of those tackling […]

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TOBY PERKINS, MP FOR CHESTERFIELD SUPPORTS SCHOOL CHILDREN & ACTIVISTS PETITIONING FOR PEACE IN YEMEN

25 March 2019

The petition of more than 58,000 calls for action from the UK Government to use the power of its pen at the UN to bring peace to the children of Yemen   Tuesday 19th March: Toby Perkins MP joined more than 60 activists including 24 school children at Westminster to support the hand in of […]

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Endometriosis

Toby Perkins MP pledges support for Endometriosis Awareness Month

22 March 2019

A common condition which can affect the fertility of women was highlighted by Toby Perkins MP in Parliament recently.   Toby pledged his support for Endometriosis Awareness Month, to highlight the debilitating condition that affects 1 in 10 women from puberty to menopause.   Endometriosis Awareness Month takes place throughout March, which this year aims […]

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Toby Perkins MP celebrates the success of students in parliament

20 March 2019

Toby Perkins MP celebrated the success of local students at a prestigious event in parliament.   Toby Perkins MP joined a host of students and MPs at the Association of Colleges’ Student of the Year Awards reception at the House of Commons.   The awards celebrate the achievements and successes of exceptional students who stand […]

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Toby backs end to Disability Price Tag

Toby backs end to Disability Price Tag

20 March 2019

Many families with disabled people face a huge price tag attached to caring for their loved ones. At a recent Parliamentary event, Toby Perkins MP supported calls to ease the financial burden.   Toby Perkins MP for Chesterfield showed his support for disabled people at the parliamentary event, organised by disability equality charity Scope.   […]

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Aaron in action during training

Home-grown World Champion needs celebrating and supporting, says Chesterfield MP

13 March 2019

Many people in Chesterfield may not be aware that local lad Aaron Cobley from Staveley is a multiple World and European ITF Taekwondo Champion and multiple World Kickboxing Champion. Local MP Toby Perkins met with Aaron at one of his training sessions to see him in action and is hoping that more people will become […]

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