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
Sign My Petition - A New Special School for Biddulph 10th March 2023 I am keen to find out the views of as many local residents in Biddulph as possible regarding the creation of a new Special School in Biddulph and would... Local News
Karen thanks Moor First School for Red Nose Day Artwork 9th March 2023 Thank you to the children from Moor First School for the lovely Red Nose Day artwork for my office window. Local News
Weekly Column 08.03.23 8th March 2023 I am on the board of the Staffordshire Moorlands UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which together with other funding sources, has a total of £5.5 million to be... Local News
Karen supports World Book Day 2nd March 2023 It is a pleasure to support World Book Day. It is so important that every child and young adult in the Moorlands has the opportunity to have a book of their own... Local News
Karen welcomes £440,000 in extra funding for Peak District National Park 1st March 2023 I welcome the announcement of the £440,000 funding for the Peak District National Park as part of £4.4 million in extra funding from the Conservative Government... Local News
Weekly Column 28.02.23 28th February 2023 Last Friday marked one year since Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and I know that many local residents joined in the national moment of reflection to pay... Local News
Karen catches up with local farmers 27th February 2023 It's always good to catch up with our local farmers and NFU representatives. It's an opportunity for them to raise their concerns with me so that I can make... Local News
Karen welcomes news that vulnerable residents in Staffordshire will benefit from £11,013,096 through the Government’s Household Support Fund 21st February 2023 I know many families in the Moorlands are struggling to make ends meet in the face of rising prices caused by global economic pressures including Putin’s... Local News
Weekly Column 21.02.23 21st February 2023 I was pleased to drop into an event at Trentham Gardens to show my support for local artist Robin Wight and his Fantasywire sculptures. Robin has been working... Local News
