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 thanks Children at St Anne's for Artwork Display 20th February 2023 The display in my office window at the moment is from St Anne’s C.E. Primary school in Brown Edge and the theme is Valentine’s Day. Local News
Karen Launches Reading Book Vending Machine 20th February 2023 I was delighted to be asked to visit Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School in Biddulph to launch their Reading Book Vending Machine. Local News
Karen welcomes £2,206,585 to boost drug and alcohol treatment and recovery in Staffordshire 16th February 2023 I welcome the announcement of this £2,206,585 funding for Staffordshire which will help improve drug and alcohol recovery services and help more people to... Local News
Weekly Column 14.02.23 14th February 2023 Last week President Zelenskyy visited the United Kingdom. He met the Prime Minister, gave a powerful address to both Houses of Parliament and met the King. As... Local News
Speaking Up for the Moorlands at PMQs 10th February 2023 I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak in Prime Minister’s Questions immediately before President Zelenskyy’s visit. Local News
Supporting Less Survivable Cancer Awareness Day 9th February 2023 My late colleague and friend, James Brokenshire, was a victim of one of the less survivable cancers, lung cancer, so it was really important that I supported... Local News
Karen Supports Cancer Research UK for World Cancer Day 9th February 2023 Karen marked World Cancer Day at a special Cancer Research UK event at Westminster this week about the future of cancer care. Local News
Karen attends The Policing Response to Modern Slavery and Organised Immigration Crime event 7th February 2023 As Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery, I was pleased to drop into an event in Parliament to meet the senior... Local News
Karen welcomes 8,440 new apprenticeships in Staffordshire Moorlands since 2010 7th February 2023 I have been a big supporter of local apprenticeships and apprentices, including having my own apprentice in my constituency office and running a successful 100... Local News