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.

Jack has launched a campaign to find the ‘Unsung Heroes’ working to help others in his constituency during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Jack has welcomed the announcement that police ranks in Staffordshire have been bolstered with an additional 41 officers since the government launched its major recruitment drive in September 2019.

The Government has distributed more than £12 billion to local authorities for the small business grants scheme.
More than £6 billion has already been paid out to half a million business properties.
Stoke-on-Trent allocated £57 million to support up to 4,871 business properties.