Opinions

In 5 weeks, on May 4th, Mansfield residents will go to the polls in the local elections. Currently, Mansfield District Council is run by Labour, as they won the...

As well as some really positive announcements on childcare, energy bills and growing the workforce in the Budget last week, we also found out about some great...

After years of banging on Minister’s doors, trying to get sports facilities re-opened to communities across Mansfield, we had some brilliant news last week! £57...

As an elected politician sent to Westminster by those who want to see me represent their views, it is very much my job to address the direction our society is...

Given the challenges we face to both mental and physical health in this country, and with the two being inextricably linked, it’s shocking that half of our...

Last Monday, Government announced the approval of a new Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) at the Community Hospital in Mansfield. It’s fantastic news, and...

Last week was National Apprenticeship Week, a great opportunity to recognise that 5.4 million people have enrolled on an apprenticeship since 2010, and that...

Last week the government announced their new long-term strategy for children in care. I want to welcome this new approach that largely echoes what we’ve been...

Last week we had brilliant news that Nottinghamshire is to receive an additional £2.7 million of investment into mental health services, with every penny of...