Post Office (Horizon System) Scandal Tuesday, 9 January, 2024 Statement by Sir Alec Shelbrooke MP on 9 January 2024 I welcome commitments by Minsters this week to urgently investigate options to speed up appeals, applications under the compensation scheme and routes to exonerate all innocent victims of the Post Office (Horizon) scandal. The ITV televised drama has shone a light on an issue that MPs have been raising on behalf of their constituents for over a... Local News
Alec welcomes childcare investment 2nd November 2023 The Conservative Government has recently announced a further £289 million investment in wraparound childcare, helping to boost availability and accessibility... Local News
Alec backs local farmers 26th October 2023 After listening to the concerns of farmers and meeting with representatives from the British Poultry Council, Alec has put pressure on Ministers to improve... Local News
Statement following recent terrorist attacks on Israel 17th October 2023 Statement following recent terrorist attacks on Israel Like many of my constituents, I’ve been repulsed by the abhorrent acts of evil perpetrated by Hamas... Local News
Could you champion your local community? 15th May 2023 Do you want to stand up for your local community and the interests of local residents? We are looking for Councillor candidates who want to serve a local... Local News
Alec welcomes new strategy to tackle drugs 16th February 2023 Alec has welcomed the Department of Health and Social Care's announcement of an extra £421 million for local authorities to improve drug and alcohol addiction... Local News
Alec welcomes more GP clinicians for Elmet and Rothwell 13th February 2023 Earlier this month, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) released general practice clinical staff figures, which found that there are now 23,000... Local News
Government delivers £41 million in Levelling Up Funding 19th January 2023 Local MP, Alec Shelbrooke, has welcomed news that Elmet & Rothwell will benefit from a share of £41 million from the Government's Levelling Up Fund. Two key... Local News
Alec welcomes extra investment in schools and colleges 6th December 2022 Today the Government announced £500 million for energy efficiency improvements for schools and colleges in England, on top of the £1.8 billion already being... Local News
Alec welcomes the Chancellor's Autumn Statement 17th November 2022 Alec has today welcomed the Chancellor's plan to drive down inflation, invest in our schools and NHS and provide additional support to households and pensioners... Local News
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