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 Government plans to tackle violence against women and girls 20th January 2021 The views of women and girls across the Moorlands are being sought to help shape government strategy to tackle violence and abuse. Local News
Weekly Column 20.01.21 20th January 2021 As we move into another week of the national lockdown, I am pleased to hear that more local people are now receiving vaccinations. I know many of you are... Local News
Karen supports pubs and hospitality sector in the Moorlands 19th January 2021 I raised many concerns including an extension of the business rates holiday, continued VAT reduction and I asked Ministers to consider quick and easy variation... Local News
Karen welcomes new Government scheme to help victims of domestic abuse 18th January 2021 Lockdown restrictions are especially difficult for those experiencing domestic abuse, and where home is not the safe place it should be. That is why I fully... Local News
Karen speaks in debate on sittings in Westminster Hall 14th January 2021 I took part in a debate in Parliament yesterday on sittings in Westminster Hall. Westminster Hall debates are important and many of you have contacted me asking... Local News
Weekly Column 13.01.21 13th January 2021 I continue to have regular updates from healthcare professionals, local councils and our local hospital on the situation locally and more recently from the... Local News
Karen welcomes testing at Alton Towers for people living in Farley, Alton and Oakamoor who are asymptomatic 12th January 2021 Karen has welcomed the news that tests for people who are asymptomatic living in Farley, Alton and Oakamoor will be available at Alton Towers on Friday 15th... Local News
Karen is interviewed on Moorlands Radio 8th January 2021 I was pleased to do a pre-record this morning for Moorlands radio, speaking about the events of last year, the recent national locldown, the rollout of the... Local News
Vaccination appointments 8th January 2021 I am delighted to hear that people in the very high risk groups in the Moorlands have started to be contacted for vaccination appointments. The NHS are asking... Local News