Together, we're proving what can happen when our town finally has a strong voice fighting in its corner.

We're investing £100,000 in local ideas, projects and activities that bring people together while helping us hear from more people across Layton and Grange Park.

The government has committed £20 million to the development of a new indoor arena at the Blackpool Central site, marking a major milestone in plans to create a world-class entertainment venue for the town.

This morning, Sir Keir Starmer announced that he will step down as Prime Minister. I thank Keir for his service to our country and our party – he became leader at one of the most difficult moments in our history and led us back into government after 14 years.

The government has announced plans to ban social media platforms from offering services to under-16s, alongside new protections to stop children being contacted by strangers, exposed to harmful content, or targeted by addictive online features.

Persistent school absence reached record levels under the Conservatives and a generation went missing from Blackpool’s schools. Labour is tackling the crisis.

I recently spent a morning at Warbreck Middle School to see the brilliant work they do with SEND children in Blackpool – and hear how equine therapy transforming their approach even more.

Young People in Blackpool are the focus of a major new government-backed initiative aimed at preventing them from falling out of education, employment or training.

Alan Milburn’s review makes clear this week, youth unemployment and economic inactivity have become some of the deepest social and economic failures in modern Britain. These failings stretch across governments of every political colour and for decades.

The government has taken a huge step forward in supporting small businesses, sole traders and freelancers with the largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years.

Around the world, millions of people don’t know where their next meal is coming from and today we’re reminded that hunger remains one of the biggest injustices facing our world.

To mark two years as your MP, I’ll be hosting a Chat With Chris event at Stanley Park Visitor Centre on 27th June. Sign up here to attend.

In light of the recent publication of the EHRC’s updated Code of Practice, we want to reiterate our unconditional and unwavering support for the trans community.

South Shore’s new community allotment is now open and benefitting the local community.

The Great British Summer Savings scheme is brilliant news for Blackpool families and for our tourism and hospitality sector.

I’m delighted to announce a £1 million investment in South Shore, with the majority of the funding coming from the Pride of Place Impact Fund I secured. Plans are now being finalised for projects that will improve the area and support residents, businesses and community organisations.

This week is Dementia Action Week and to mark it I visited a brilliant local organisation supporting local people living with dementia and their families.

This week the King delivered his annual speech in parliament. But what is the King’s Speech and why does it matter for Blackpool? Here’s a little explainer and the the full speech I gave in response.