Last Friday morning saw the election of all forty-four of our City Councillors in Stoke-on-Trent. These are the people who govern the important everyday services which we all depend on and can take for granted when they are working, but which are so frustrating when they are not.

Jack Brereton MP asked David Lidington MP, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, standing in for the Prime Minister, about further government support for re-energising our town centres in Stoke-on-Tent at this afternoon’s PMQs.

Jack Brereton, Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South, has welcomed the award of the new East Midlands rail franchise to Dutch operator Abellio.  The new contract, which will come into effect in August, includes enhancements to services particular on the North Staffordshire line between Cr

As I submit my copy for this column, it is the end of another ‘gripping’ week in politics, with more yet to come.

The House of Commons is this week continuing to debate Brexit and to vote on the various options that MPs have put forward regarding Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union and our future relationship with the EU.

Jack Brereton MP has congratulated the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, which has been awarded an 'outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the healthcare it provides to local people.

Small businesses account for over 99 per cent of UK private sector businesses.  There are some 5.6 million of them.  But not enough of them export anything despite the very great deal of information, advice and assistance available to potential exporters. Why?

Jack Brereton MP:

This week, the House of Commons has voted on a number of motions concerning Brexit.

Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South Jack Brereton and local Conservative councillors have welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement of almost £15 million of investment in infrastructure in Stoke-on-Trent.

What do you think of our local buses?