Supporting Moorlands Farmers Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 I am opposed to the government's decision to impose inheritance tax on family farms and will do all I can to try to make the Chancellor change her mind. I have always stood up for our farmers and can see just what a dreadful impact this ill thought-out policy will have on family farms in the Moorlands. Local News
Karen welcomes 332 extra police officers in Staffordshire as Conservative Government delivers on manifesto pledge to get 20,000 extra police officers on our streets 26th April 2023 Karen has welcomed the announcement that 332 extra police officers have been recruited in Staffordshire since September 2019, bringing the total number of... Local News
Karen welcomes extended Cost of Living Payments worth £900 for vulnerable families in Staffordshire Moorlands 25th April 2023 6,100 families in the Moorlands are eligible for a further means-tested cost of living payment worth £301 from today, and £900 in total for 2023-4. These... Local News
Karen takes part in Meet the MP session for local businesses 24th April 2023 I am always pleased to speak to local businesses and would like to thank Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and Buxton and Leek College for arranging this. It... Local News
Karen presents petition in Parliament 21st April 2023 I presented a petition in Parliament yesterday on behalf of residents in Biddulph. I have asked the Secretary of State to look into the issue and am also... Local News
Karen catches up with Chief Constable and Police Fire & Crime Commissioner 19th April 2023 It was good to meet the Chief Constable and the PFCC in Parliament together with my fellow Staffordshire MPs. These meetings are really useful and are an... Local News
Weekly Column 19.04.23 19th April 2023 I was delighted to pop into the Nicholson Institute Gallery to see an exhibition that four artists who attended Leek School of Art and Crafts are holding. The... Local News
Karen welcomes £4,456,400 to fix 89,128 potholes in Staffordshire 19th April 2023 Many local people have written to me about potholes and that is why I started my Report a Pothole campaign on my website. I am therefore delighted that the... Local News
Karen welcomes news that 19,239 pensioners in Staffordshire Moorlands will benefit from the biggest ever increase in the Basic State Pension this April 12th April 2023 I welcome the news that 19,239 pensioners in Staffordshire Moorlands will be receiving the Conservative Government’s 10.1 per cent increase in the Basic State... Local News
Weekly Column 12.04.23 12th April 2023 I know just how much everyone is looking forward to the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla which will take place in Westminster... Local News
