Weekly Column Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 Worksop Guardian 01.05.2024 Our plan for welfare and the disability benefits system We have taken significant steps to reform the broken welfare system we inherited from Labour. However, the nature of ill health and disability in Britain has changed profoundly in recent years and we must go further to better support claimants and be fair to the taxpayer. That’s why we are creating a welfare system... Local News
Apply for an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card 29th January 2024 An HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a way to prove that you served in the UK armed forces. The card can make it quicker and easier to apply for support as a... Local News
MP welcomes investment for sports facilities in Bassetlaw 27th January 2024 The Conservative Government has set out a clear plan to get 3.5 million more people across the country active by 2030, including one million young people. It’s... Local News
Attending the Bassetlaw Hospital Topping Out Ceremony 26th January 2024 It was fantastic to attend the Topping Out Ceremony at Bassetlaw Hospital last week. The work is coming along nicely and is all set for completion in late... Local News
Bookings Open for School Trips to Parliament and Education Centre 25th January 2024 Booking Portal will open from 12 noon on 31 January. From 12pm on 31 January, over 1,000 schools from across the UK will be able to book a free school visit to... Local News
Weekly Column 24th January 2024 Worksop Guardian 24.01.2024 I am hopeful that one day soon we will be able to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Many constituents have contacted me about the... Local News
Introducing DragonFire: the UK’s First Laser Weapon 24th January 2024 Introducing DragonFire: The UK’s first laser weapon Developed by UK scientists, this revolutionary next-gen weapon destroys drones by using lasers to cut... Local News
Supporting the Jo Cox Foundation’s Call to Arms 24th January 2024 It was an honour today to sign the Jo Cox foundation’s call to arms against intimidation and abuse in politics. Local News
Brendan Clarke-Smith welcomes Gigabit Broadband coverage for 80 per cent of the UK and boosted coverage in Bassetlaw 23rd January 2024 Gigabit broadband now covers 80 per cent of the UK and 64% of Bassetlaw thanks to the telecoms industry and the Conservative Government. The Conservative... Local News
MP Urges Parents to catch up with measles jab 22nd January 2024 Brendan Clarke-Smith has urged parents to make sure their child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations, amid rising cases of measles in England. Appointments... Local News