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Here you can read the eNews for June 2026
Bill to protect families from energy crises passes all Commons stages
On Wednesday 1 July 2026 the House of Commons considered the Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill.
The conflict in the Middle East has exposed British families and businesses to volatile gas prices making things more expensive. This Bill responds directly to these pressures.
The Bill will increase
There was a drop in and meet the author on 30 June where The National Literacy Trust highlighted the Summer Reading Challenge.I spoke to the author Nadia Shireen, the author of "Bumble Bear", "Barbara throws a wobbler" and Grimwood.The National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency are at the fore front of the Year of
I was privileged to speak at the funeral service for Elliot at Christ Church Blakenall presided over by the Revd Helen Babiy:Here is my eulogy to Elliot: Thank you all for coming here today to support our beloved Dorothy, Gerald, Elliot Jnr, Griffiths and Gillian, and Elliot’s grandson Cairo; his sisters-in law, brothers in law and extended
As an alternate member of the Council of Europe delegation from the UK to the Council of Europe, I attended the third part session in Strasburg on the 22nd to the 26th of June 2026.The Secretary General of the Council of Europe Mr Alain Berset addressed the assembly and took questions. The Secretary General said
It was good to visit Babcock in Birchalls on Friday 19 June 2026 to see the high level of engineering work they do and see and hear about their work in the constituency: I was shown round by Jack Carey ( main picture) who manages the Site and Ellie Livingston.
Babcock have developed a Strategic
On 17 June 2026 the House of Commons debated the Bill which creates a new power for the Home Secretary to designate bodies engaged in state threat activity. Designation will disrupt and deter the activities of designated bodies and those working with and supporting them. New offences will apply to those supporting, assisting or obtaining material benefits from
Videos
Remembrance Sunday – Town Centre Cenotaph
20mph Speed Limits
RAF Centenary Flypast