I am aware of a number of campaigns calling for gyms and leisure clubs to reopen.

The government’s furlough scheme has protected 11,000 jobs in Stoke-on-Trent South, and a total of 33,500 across Stoke-on-Trent, according to new figures. 

The House of Commons debated education standards in Stoke-on-Trent this afternoon.

Jack is thanking National Lottery players for their role in raising much-needed funding for local charities and community groups.

As I write this column, it strikes me that for the first time in months, the main recurring story in the news is not only related to the Coronavirus outbreak.  Whatever your view, it is undeniable that the death of George Floyd, and the resulting Black Lives Matter protests around the world have

Local charities and politicians have welcomed the Government’s announcement this weekend of £130,000 to help support charities working with homeless people in Stoke-on-Trent.

Three charities working in the city will receive the following amounts:

Since last weekend, I have been contacted by hundreds of constituents about the Prime Minister’s adviser Dominic Cummings, and the allegations that he broke the Government’s lockdown rules.

Bet365 Stadium car park upgraded from ‘satellite’ to ‘regional’ testing centre
Anyone requesting a test will now be able to access Bet365 testing centre, rather than just frontline NHS and council workers

Ceramics manufacturers and local politicians have declared the new UK Global Tariff a major victory for the industry, and a vital step towards securing its future in Stoke-on-Trent.

I am writing my column this week from isolation.  Unfortunately, coronavirus has found its way into our house, and my wife and I are currently recovering from its effects.