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
Weekly Column 05.01.22 5th January 2022 My column this week is all about hope and looking forward. Despite the increase in Omicron cases, I do hope that everyone in the Moorlands managed to have a... Local News
New Year Column 31st December 2021 I wish everyone in Staffordshire Moorlands a very Happy New Year! Local News
Karen speaks to listeners on Churnet Sound Radio 23rd December 2021 Thank you for inviting me and I wish all the team at Churnet Sound and their listeners a very Happy Christmas! Local News
Christmas Column 22nd December 2021 I wish everyone in Staffordshire Moorlands a very happy and peaceful Christmas. Local News
Funding for Staffordshire Police boosted by £11.8 million to keep streets safe 20th December 2021 I welcome the increase of up to £11.8 million for Staffordshire Police bringing the total funding for our local police force up to £232.9 million for 2022-23... Local News
Karen welcomes funding for the Kenelm Youth Trust, Churnet Valley Railway and the Moors for the Future partnership in the Moorlands 20th December 2021 It is fantastic news that organisations in the Moorlands are getting this vital support. Huge congratulations to all concerned. Local News
Weekly column 15.12.21 15th December 2021 This symbolic project could lead to better transport across the whole Moorlands, so it was fantastic news when the Chancellor agreed in the Budget to fund a... Local News
Thank you to Woodhouse Academy 14th December 2021 Thank you to students at Woodhouse Academy in Biddulph for providing the fantastic Christmas display for my office window. Local News
Weekly Column 08.12.21 8th December 2021 This week I would like to dedicate my column to all the fantastic schools and teachers that we have here in the Moorlands who have worked so hard these last 18... Local News