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Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery urges PM to promise that investment in wind energy will lead to the creation of jobs in the North East

Seven years ago, the Prime Minister bemoaned efforts to introduce wind energy into the UK, snidely remarking that turbines “failed to pull the skin off a rice pudding”. Instead he suggested we do more to harness the potential of shale gas as a future solution to our energy needs. Fast…

Statement on Covid-19

At times it has felt like it would not be possible, but over the past few weeks the government’s total inability to control the spread of Covid-19 has become even worse. A failing test and trace system alongside a complete breakdown of effective communications has led to a number of…

Ian Lavery MP statement on the Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan

The measures announced by the Chancellor in his so called Winter Economy Plan leave much to be desired. As the virus surges across the country, especially here in the North East, the economy finds itself entering another perilous period. As anxiety builds for families facing a bleak winter now was…

MP writes to ministers urging them to reconsider new childcare rules in the North East

Following the new Covid-19 rules and restrictions in the North East, many are concerned over the effects it will have on their childcare arrangements. The new rules state that: ‘You can continue to use early years and childcare settings, including childminders and providers offering before or after school clubs or…

MP and Councillor visit vandalised school

Ian Lavery MP and Councillor Jeff Gobin have been across to Cambois Primary School this morning to offer our support after their school was robbed and vandalised last night. Ian remarked: “I have spoken to teachers who have expressed their despair at what it a cruel blow for them during…

Ian Lavery voices concerns about Government testing system

Wansbeck’s Labour MP Ian Lavery has raised his concerns over recent reports that people are people told to travel hundreds of miles to find their closest available test. As a recent tightening of the lockdown comes into place limiting people to meeting socially in groups of 6, down from a…

MP hails opening of newly refurbished Morpeth Railway Station

This week marked the opening of the newly refurbished Morpeth Railway Station. The station, initially opened in 1847, was in desperate need of updating, and following an 18 month transformation stands as a brilliant landmark for Wansbeck. The station, a key point on the East Coast Line, now boasts a…

Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery has written to Government Ministers after study showed children from less wealthy families are almost two years behind their fellow students

Ian has this week written to the Education Minister and the local council following a shocking report from the Education Policy Institute revealed disadvantaged children in Wansbeck are almost 2 years behind their peers by the time they finish their GCSE’s. Mr Lavery has called for an immediate enquiry into…

MP COLUMN: A step back towards normality with return of schools

Ian Lavery MP spoke to the News Post Leader about a return to schools and the need for all involved to do their bit by adhering to social distancing and other safety measures. “After an unprecedented period of time off for many there is no doubt everyone is keen for…

Ian Lavery urges the government to reconsider ending the renters eviction ban

Ian Lavery MP has written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government urging him to reconsider putting an end to the renters eviction ban. The contents of the letter is as follows: Dear Secretary of State, I am writing to you as the Member of Parliament…

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