Stadium Go Ahead

The long awaited decision on the future of St. Helens new Rugby League Stadium has today been announced.
St. Helens will have a new world class stadium that the town can be proud of
This is absolutely...

Celebrating Veterans Day

Today St Helens joined the whole country in holding its Veteran’s Day, which I attended. I am now launching a campaign to ensure every veteran in the St Helens area receives the badge for which they...

Extra funding will help schools in St Helens transform their results

It has been announced today that Sutton High Sports College will get a share of £400 million to improve their results over the next three years.
The new funding is part of ‘National Challenge’, which...

Congratulations to new hard-working Labour Councillors

Congratulations to all the hard-working Labour activists and councillors across St Helens who have worked so hard for the town and achieved a fantastic result on May 1st.
The hard work and effort you...

A New Stadium For World Class Rugby Team

Today I have reconfirmed my 100 % and total backing for the new proposed Saints Stadium.
I have supported the new Stadium proposals right from the start and I can understand the fans frustrations as...

Free National Bus Travel For Pensioners

Today I went to vist St Helens bus station to highlight the Governments national free bus travel which becomes available on 1st April for everyone who is over the age of 60 or disabled.
The Labour...

Tribute to Eric Ashton MBE

I was saddened to hear of the death of a true rugby league legend. Eric achieved so much in the game and to this day is still regarded as one of the best centre forwards Rugby League has known.
As we...

A New Hospital for St Helens

Today I visited the new St Helens Hospital, ahead of itsofficial opening later this year.
St Helens Hospital is being redeveloped, along with Whiston Hospital, in a £338m programme. Thanks to the Labour...

Transport Minister Opens Impressive Gateway To The Town

Transport Minister Rosie Winterton MP has opened the new St Helens Central Station, a £6 million iconic gateway into the town.

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