Clarkson's Catch-Up 23rd January 2022 Sunday, 23 January, 2022 They say a week is a long time in politics. This one has been very long indeed! The news was understandably dominated by the defection of Bury South MP Christian Wakeford to the Labour Party. I have known Christian for a long time, over a decade and had considered him a friend. To learn that he has been plotting with the Labour Party for months is disappointing and upsetting, especially for those... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 16th January 2022 16th January 2022 Westminster is back from recess but before I give you a rundown of the week, I'd like to address the elephant in the room. More news of rule breaking in Downing... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 19th December 2021 19th December 2021 This will probably be the last Catch-up of 2021 as we head into the festive period. Parliament rose for Christmas recess this week, but there was still a huge... Articles
Statement from Chris: Vote in Parliament on Health Regulations 15th December 2021 Last night I voted in favour of the introduction of the Government’s ‘Plan B’ measures. As you are aware, in light of the increased threat of the Omicron... Westminster News
Clarkson's Catch-Up 12th December 2021 12th December 2021 Two years ago today I was pounding the streets of Heywood and Middleton in the diving rain asking for your support to be the constituency's next MP. You did me... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 5th December 2021 5th December 2021 With two weeks to go before Parliament rises for Christmas recess things are as busy as ever. This week I've managed to fit in some long standing appointments... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 28th November 2021 28th November 2021 A pacey week in Westminster this week. The main business has been the Health and Social Care act which received its 3rd reading before heading off to the Lords... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 21st November 2021 21st November 2021 been a long week following the return from November . On Monday I started the day by asking the Veterans' minister to join me in praising the work of Heywood... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 14th November 2021 14th November 2021 This week has been rightly focused on commemorating our Service Personnel and marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion. On Monday I was... Articles
Clarkson's Catch-Up 31st October 2021 31st October 2021 A busy week and a bit of a strange one – The main event was of course the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget which set out our plans for recovery from COVID as well as... Articles
