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
'Support women with endometriosis in the workplace' says MP 18th February 2022 On Wednesday 9th February, Alec led a debate in Westminster Hall, aimed at raising awareness of endometriosis and the impact that this condition has on women in... Local News
Westminster Hall: Implementing the recommendations of the Cumberlege Review 8th February 2022 On Thursday 3rd February, our local MP, Alec Shelbrooke, led a debate on implementing the recommendations of the Cumberlege Report in Westminster Hall. First Do... Local News
BBC Licence Fee Frozen 24th January 2022 The BBC Licence Fee has been frozen for two years. The announcement by the Secretary of State for Culture was welcomed by local MP, Alec Shelbrooke, who told... Local News
Full steam ahead for new step-free access at Garforth Railway Station. 20th January 2022 Local MP Alec Shelbrooke has welcomed the next and final stage of getting new step-free access at Garforth Railway Station. Alec said: "Since I secured funded... Local News
Burns Night Event 12th January 2022 Burns Supper is one of the highlights of our events calendar, and we are happy to announce we are hosting ours on the 29th January 2022. Go to our events page... Local News
MP raises Russian aggression in Ukraine and the impact on supply and cost of energy in the UK. 7th January 2022 In the House of Commons on Thursday 6th January 2022, Alec discussed geopolitical threats arising from Russian aggression in Ukraine and the impact on UK... Local News
Lateral Flow Devices and PCR Tests. 30th December 2021 A number of residents have contacted Alec to ask about the supply of Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs). Alec said: "The Government is doubling the total delivery... Local News
Merry Christmas 21st December 2021 As we head into the Christmas period, I want to wish you and your families all the very best for the festivities. Let's hope the New Year is better than the... Local News
Autumn Dinner 27th October 2021 Our Autumn Dinner is nearly upon us. Join us on Friday the 5th November for a special evening with The Rt Hon. Brandon Lewis CBE, M.P. (The Secretary of State... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News