'I'm born and bred Blackpool' - Chris Webb MP on challenges, investment, and future plans
“I’m proud to be your MP, and I’m just getting started.”
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has marked the second anniversary of his General Election victory by posting a video speech reflecting on his two years in Parliament.
The video, which was shared across Mr Webb’s social media channels on Wednesday 22 July, detailed some of the MP’s successes during his 24 month tenure and outlined his hopes and aspirations for his remaining time in office.
In the video, Mr Webb said: “You voted for me because I was born and bred in Blackpool.
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“I understand the scale of the challenges we face but I also understand what makes Blackpool brilliant. And I was willing to shout about both things and get us the positive attention we deserve.
“For me, being an MP isn't about sitting in a grand palace in Westminster, it’s about you, your family and mine. When you’ve needed my help, me and my team have been there.”
The 40-year-old politician was born in Victoria Hospital in 1986, attending Layton Primary School and then St Marys Catholic High School on St Walburgas Road.
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After studying politics and legislative studies at the University of Hull, Mr Webb worked as a councillor in Manchester, before unsuccessfully standing in general elections in the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency twice in 2017 and 2019.
Securing increased funding for Blackpool was a key message of Webb's successful 2024 election campaign, and one he addressed at length in his speech.
The MP added: “I’ve secured record levels of investment for Blackpool – totalling more than £150 million in two years – including £20 million Pride in Place funding for Grange Park and Layton, £20 million for a new world-class arena, and millions more for homelessness services, SEND provision, hospital improvements, transport upgrades and so much more.
“There is still a long way to go but for the first time in a long time, Blackpool is being heard,” added Mr Webb, who has backed initiatives such as Blackpool’s bid for City of Culture 2029 and plans for a new arena in the town.
“Together, we're proving what can happen when our town finally has a strong voice fighting in its corner.
“I'm proud to be your MP, and I'm only just getting started.”