Statement on Children’s Wellbeing Bill vote yesterday

Yesterday parliament voted on the Children’s wellbeing and schools bill. Opponents of the bill have misrepresented the vote as a vote on an inquiry into grooming gangs. This is a misrepresentation of the vote and I would like to ensure that all my constituents understand what I voted for and…

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Parents invited to share their experiences of Special Educational Needs for new Parliamentary inquiry

09 Jan 2025

A Parliamentary inquiry has been launched to investigate the extent of the crisis in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, which is letting down children and their families, creating intense pressure on local authority funding and on schools. The new Education Select Committee in Parliament has announced that it…

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Local MP visits veterans support group at Chesterfield FC

19 Dec 2024

Good food, good friends and a political debate was the on offer last week at the monthly meeting of Chesterfield FC Community Trust’s ‘Buddy Buddy’ veterans group, who had invited local MP, Toby Perkins, as their guest speaker. Toby Perkins said, “I want to say a big thank you to Oli…

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Chesterfield awarded almost £1.2 million to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping

The Labour Government announced today the biggest ever cash boost for councils to tackle homelessness  with Chesterfield Borough Council to receive £1,192,070. Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, said “The previous Conservative Government allowed homelessness and rough sleeping to increase massively since 2010, which has placed huge pressure on local councils…

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Chesterfield Pub nominated for national award

16 Dec 2024

Chesterfield pub, The Holme Hall Inn, has been nominated for the PubAid Community Pub Hero Awards 2025 by local MP, Toby Perkins. The PubAid awards awards seek to recognise the contribution of pubs across a range of categories that span the wide benefits that pubs make to their communities, from grass…

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Friends furr-ever – Local MP welcomes a happy dog to Parliament as he shows support for Animal Rescues at Battersea reception

A new furry friend was welcomed to Parliament by local MP, Toby Perkins, as he proudly showed his support for the animal rescue sector at an event hosted by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The event celebrated the vital role rescues play in caring for animals and Battersea’s priorities for animal welfare…

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Campaigners optimism that the ban on foie gras imports will finally happen

Campaigners gathered in Parliament recently to continue the push for a ban on the import of foie gras, with optimism that the new Government will deliver on their manifesto promise in this Parliament. Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, joined parliamentary colleagues at a campaign event in Parliament arranged by Animal…

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Winner Announced In Toby Perkins MP’s Christmas Card Design Competition 2025

13 Dec 2024

Christmas cheer and artistic flair was on display in the Mayor’s Parlour at the town hall, as Toby Perkins announced the winning design for this year’s Christmas Card. Children from Hasland Junior School had taken up the challenge to design Toby’s Christmas card this year, with the winner and runners-up announced at a…

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Chesterfield firm wins Mineworks Pension Scheme contract

09 Dec 2024

Chesterfield pension management company, Brightwell, recently won a contract to take on administration of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme (MPS), which has c.120,000 members, from January 2025. They were visited this week by local MP, Toby Perkins, to discuss the news and what it means for the company. Toby said, “I…

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Toby visits local British Heart Foundation shop

06 Dec 2024

Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, visited the British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop in Chesterfield, to hear from staff and volunteers about how their work is helping to fund lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases. Over the past six decades, the UK has made huge strides in improving cardiovascular disease…

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My statement on why I voted for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at the Second Reading

29 Nov 2024

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TWIST – Shop local this Christmas

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Government urged to raise awareness of PANS and PANDAS as they develop the new NHS ten-year healthcare plan

Campaigners and MPs met in parliament last week to discuss the need to ensure a treatment pathway is developed which will enable all children impacted by this condition to access treatment for PANS and PANDAS. Accessing the most appropriate form of treatment is an important step towards reducing the impact…

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MPs commit to supporting community pharmacies

26 Nov 2024

The pressure on community pharmacies, as a result of a decade of funding cuts was on the agenda when local MPs Toby Perkins and Louise Jones, met bosses at Derbyshire- based Peak Pharmacy. Louise Jones said, “It was very interesting to hear first-hand about the work that Peak Pharmacy does…

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Schools invite local MP as part of Parliament Week

26 Nov 2024

Both Spire Infants School and Spire Junior School have been learning about the country’s political landscape and democracy as part of Parliament Week 2024 and invited along the town’s MP, Toby Perkins, so the children could quiz him on life as a politician. Toby said, “I was so impressed with the questions…

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Government takes action to make spiking a specific crime

The Prime Minster, Keir Starmer, has announced today that the Government will make spiking a drink a specific criminal offence and is demanding joint action from police and hospitality businesses to crack down on violence against women and girls (VAWG). Chesterfield MP, Toby Perkins, said: “Women shouldn’t have to worry about…

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Calls for urgent action to tackle inequality in maternity services and prevent baby loss

Shocking statistics have highlighted the inequality in stillbirth & neonatal death rates were the same for Black and Asian babies, and campaigners and MPs are calling for urgent action to save lives. MPs were invited to a #EndInequalitiesInBabyLoss campaign event in Parliament held by Sands, a charity that exists to reduce the…

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Speedwell Infants children wow local MP with “amazing” artwork

18 Nov 2024

Children at Chesterfield’s Speedwell Infants School have showing off their artistic skills as part of the Artsmark Celebration Week, and invited local MP, Toby Perkins, along to see their work. Toby said, “I’m very grateful to Speedwell for inviting me along to see the amazing artwork on display. There was fantastic mix…

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Public urged to share their views on impact of bank branch closures

A new parliamentary inquiry has been launched to investigate banking access following the closure of hundreds of local bank branches across England. The APPG for the Future of Financial Services, which launched the inquiry, want to hear from Chesterfield residents, local businesses and other organisations on the issues around access to banking and how…

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Who are your Community Pub Heroes – Toby Perkins wants to hear from you

18 Nov 2024

Nominations for this year’s PubAid Community Pub Hero Awards have opened and local MP, Toby Perkins, is asking his constituents which pubs they would like him to put forward for an award. Pubs and hardworking landlords are often unsung heroes of the local community. These award awards seek to recognise the contribution…

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Campaign calls for more respect for retail workers

New statistics from retail workers union Usdaw have shown shocking levels of verbal abuse, threats and assaults against retail staff – with 69% of workers saying they have experienced verbal abuse and 45% who were threatened by a customer. Chesterfield MP, Toby Perkins, has joined Usdaw for their ‘Respect for Shop Workers…

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