Government’s flagship disability benefit failing thousands of claimants with autism
New figures released following a Parliamentary Question by Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, have shown…
Toby Perkins MP Standing up for Chesterfield and Staveley
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GUEST BLOG: Outwood Academy Newbold student, Lucy Parker, asks the question ‘Should people automatically get paid more just because they’re older?’
Earlier this year, the national living wage was raised to £7.83 an hour while the…
Pubs are at the heart of our community – as we have seen during England’s brilliant World Cup run
The power of sport to galvanise a nation and bring communities together has been demonstrated…
Chesterfield MP celebrates National Volunteer Week by visiting the local Air Ambulance shop
National Volunteers’ Week is a chance to say thank you for the fantastic contribution millions…
Chesterfield MP marks Dementia Action Week
There are over 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia, and this figure is…
Toby Perkins MP backs new support group for parents of children with Autism and other mental health needs
Local Mum, Nicola Gilbert is looking to set up a support group for parents, like…
Chesterfield MP backs scrapping prescription charges for long-term conditions
Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, has given his support to a campaign to scrap prescription…
Response from Chesterfield Royal Hospital to my Letter Regarding the Creation of a Wholly Owned Subsidiary
I recently wrote to Chesterfield Royal Hospital following my meeting with Lee Outhwaite, the Director…
Toby Perkins MP: Privacy Notice and Policy following introduction of GDPR
Privacy Policy I am the MP for Chesterfield. As your MP, it is important that…
Toby Perkins MP Shows Support for Fair.Vote Campaign for Votes at 16
A plan to lower the voting age to 16 has received the backing of Chesterfield…
Chesterfield MP backs call to revolutionise Parkinson’s care
A new report, Mental health Matters Too, launched in Parliament last week has revealed a…
Toby Perkins MP shares his views on Chesterfield FC’s relegation from the football league
As the MP for Chesterfield, taking a pride in, and promoting our town, is in…
BLOG: We all have a responsibility to prevent plastics from destroying our environment
Over the last 20 years, we have made huge strides on increasing recycling and making…
New Taskforce for Lung Health launched with help of Chesterfield MP
A new Taskforce to help raise awareness of lung health and maintaining healthy lungs has…
Westminster Commission calls for better protections for people with autism
A new report by the Westminster Commission on Autism has highlighted an increase in potentially…
The big wheel was a big success – let’s build on it
I felt a real twinge of sadness as I made my way to the train…
MP supports people living with arthritis in Chesterfield
Thousands of people in Chesterfield are living with arthritis and the town’s MP, Toby Perkins,…
MP calls for more support for Chesterfield Canal Project
Ongoing progression of the impressive Chesterfield Canal Project was the subject of discussion on a…
Chesterfield MP met with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Learning different ways to protect Derbyshire wildlife was the focus of Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins…
As Chair of the APPG for Pubs Toby hosted the CAMRA Reception and had a Meeting with the Minister for Business and Industry
As Chair of the APPG for Pubs Toby has both hosted the CAMRA Reception and…
Toby Perkins MP visited the Chesterfield museum for their very first LGBTQ+ exhibition called “Other Stories”
On the 16th of February Toby Perkins MP visited the Chesterfield museum for their very…