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As we head into Spring and towards Easter it’s great to see the daffodils out and to enjoy the lighter nights. There’s a lot of litter picks happening across...

I’m writing this just a few hours after the Chancellor presented his budget to a packed chamber in the Commons. The background to this budget is one of improved...

The week began with a Ministerial visit to Blyth from the Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper following the Rail Minister's visit a few weeks ago. The...

It was a pleasure to welcome Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to Blyth last Thursday as he announced...

Last week I hosted the second Blyth Valley Apprenticeships Fair with almost 40 employers offering training and jobs opportunities and I am pleased to say it was...

The Levelling Up White Paper was published with a great fanfare in February last year and since then we have had two new Prime Ministers and three new...

I was not in Westminster this week as had to attend a family funeral so was able to spend more time in the constituency. It was still a busy week and mainly...

Do you want to Earn Whilst You Learn and build a career?? Come along and meet some of the regions biggest employers and see if they have an apprenticeship for...

I have today launched the inaugural Draeger Apprentice of the Year Award. The winner will be selected by a panel and will be announced at the Blyth Valley...