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Blackpool South MP Chris Webb is to lead a debate in Parliament on the impact of VAT policy on the hospitality industry and what it means for tourism-dependent towns such as Blackpool.

Blackpool MP to lead major Parliamentary debate on hospitality VAT

Bailey Lister, founder of Hugo's Small Animal Sanctuary in Blackpool

Uncle of tragic animal rescuer in bid to get new law in Bailey's name

Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has highlighted the potential for Fleetwood to play a crucial role in the UK's defence and energy sectors following a parliamentary reception attended by students and staff from Fleetwood Nautical College.

We could play a crucial role in the future of UK's energy and defence

Lorraine Beavers MP backs a new rail line between Poulton and Fleetwood

I know families are worried about what their kids will do after school

Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers backs return of historic Poulton-Fleetwood railway line

Return of major Fylde coast railway line receives new backing

Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has backed Ruby’s Law, a campaign calling for stronger legal protections for victims of domestic abuse and their pets.

I want to stop pets being used to control domestic abuse victims

Lorraine Beavers MP joined in with a protest at the Jameson Road landfill site.

I set this up as people know how devastating waste sector failures are

SP Electricity North West engineers say ‘work is progressing well’ at its 132,000-volt substation located on Peel Road in Blackpool. Pictured are representatives from SP Electricity North West and Ofgem

'Vital' - £17M Blackpool power grid investment continues to progress

Chris Webb MP with rough sleeper

Government reveals new £1m fund to tackle rough sleeping in Blackpool

'Before she died she said that he had killed her' - Momentum behind Kiena's Law grows

'Before she died she said that he had killed her' - Kiena's Law update

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has called for urgent mental health support in the town after welcoming a £343 million government investment in adult mental health services.

We have a mental health crisis in Blackpool and we need urgent support

Price Bailey have released their new report

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'I'm born and bred Blackpool' - Chris Webb MP on challenges, investment & future plan

'I'm born and bred Blackpool' - MP on challenges, investment & future

'We listened' - Maritime & Coastguard Agency update as plan to cut volunteer pay axed

Maritime & Coastguard Agency update as plan to cut volunteer pay axed

Lorraine Beavers MP joined in with a protest at the Jameson Road landfill site.

MP warns landfill site regulatory system 'is broken'

Major update on controversial plans to cut life-saving coastguards' pay

'Scandal' - Update on plans to cut 'brave life-saving' coastguard pay
“Ministers have listened and done the right thing.”
Jack Marshall

The Coastguard on callout

MP warns 'capacity and skills' could be lost under Coastguard plans

The government has committed £20 million to explore the development of a new indoor arena in Blackpool

Breaking Government commits £20m to explore new 'world-class' Blackpool Arena

MP Lorraine Beavers wants to hear from local people about the proposals to change how Fleetwood Fire Station operates

Fleetwood MP wants to hear from you over part-time fire station plan

Preston Davey in happier times before his adoption placement

44k people sign petition for inquiry into failures before baby’s death

Lorraine Beavers MP

MP's call over toilet facilities for all young people playing sport

Public express fury at 'horrifying' Preston Davey abuse and murder

Public express fury at 'horrifying' Preston Davey abuse and murder

A petition for the government to launch a national inquiry into the safeguarding failures which led to 13-month-old Preston Davey’s abuse and murder has received over 6,000 signatures in less than 24 hours.

Petition for inquiry into Preston Davey’s death signed by 6,000 people

Andrew Snowden MP with residents against the plans

MP responds to new 'flawed' Morgan offshore windfarm plans

Fylde Council have raised their concerns about connecting the Morgan and Morecambe windfarms to the National Grid

Breaking Search announced for new developer for controversial windfarm project

The sister of murdered teen Sasha Marsden has revealed her sibling received her first counselling appointment for an earlier rape the day after she was killed.

Legacy of murdered Blackpool teen to help victims of sexual assault

Fleetwood and Blackpool North MP Lorraine Beavers met staff at Fleetwood Delivery Office

There's much more for this Labour government to do says Fylde coast MP
‘With a heavy heart, I called for the Prime Minister to set out a timetable for leaving office,’ writes Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers.
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The statutory deadline for the application for a massive 11-year infrastructure project on the Fylde coast has been reset.

Breaking Major update on plans for windfarm cable through Fylde coast

Blackpool has been the 'poster child for government failure', according to a resort MP who says the cost-of-living crisis is continuing to bite hard.

MP slams Parliament for harsh impact of cost-of-living in Blackpool

Young people from Blackpool are set to take their voices to the Houses of Parliament this week

Blackpool youth advisors to take their voices to Parliament

Katie Brett and Lorraine Beavers with a photo of Sasha Marsden.

I'm proud we've changed the law for victims and bereaved families

The project has proved highly controversial

Major update on controversial plan for massive 96 turbine wind farm

Labour’s Government’s first session has been a series of disasters

Lorraine Beavers has renewed calls to change the law on unduly lenient sentences, backing a long-running campaign led by the sister of murdered teenager Sasha Marsden

Blackpool MP backs Sasha's Law campaign in Parliament

MP Chris Webb has taken the case for urgent investment in South Shore directly to the Chancellor of the Exchequer at Downing Street, just days after a devastating fire struck the area’s main high street

South Shore fire leaves gap on high street as MP pushes for investment

St Paul's Harmony

Ad Feature St Paul’s Cathedral hosts harmony event

Ryan Liam Morgan.

I am determined to get justice for my late son after horror crash

Calls have been made for Blackpool to get a world-class arena. (artist's impression)

MP renews calls for 'world-class' entertainment venue in resort

Webb delivering a 107,000 signature strong petition to 10 Downing St, alongside campaign partners from LadBaby, Metro and Feed UK

Baby formula to be more affordable thanks to Lancashire MP's campaign

Blackpool Tower, 1893

21 retro photos of the Red Rose County to celebrate Lancashire Day

Blackpool is to celebrate UN-backed World School Milk Day 2025

Blackpool schoolchildren & politicians celebrate milk with new event

Britain is facing a swimming crisis - 9m adults don’t know how to swim

Freckleton’s Award Winning ‘Ponky’s’ Pub Praised in Parliament by Fylde MP.

From Fylde's pub of the year to being mentioned in Parliament

A petition has been launched to help Lancs working dogs receive a pension

Petition launched to help Lancs working dogs receive a pension

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Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has asked the Secretary of State for Education to act on the impact of bullying on children’s mental health

Chris Webb MP takes teens’ call for action on bullying to parliament

Schools may soon only be able to require families to buy three branded uniform items

How school uniforms rules could change for four million pupils

Kneecap have already courted controversy in the United States over the stance regarding Palestine and performances at Coachella 2025.

Kneecap videos under review for inciting violence against local MPs

Tilly Oldhams, Olivia Doherty, Ella Humphries, Genna Burns and Evie Whitham who are part of the young women’s coastal social action group in Blackpool

Fylde youngsters have their voices heard at Westminster

Members of Blackpool Boys and Girls Club visiting Parliament for the launch of their My Colourful Spaces

Youngsters see their work on display in the heart of government

Damian Mercer from Cavity Extraction

Cavity Extraction wins prestigious Lancashire Business View Award at Red Rose Aw...

Debbie Cook, EFL Director of Community with John Hartley, CEO Fleetwood Town Community Trust

Fleetwood Town named EFL LEague Two Community Club of the Season

PM Sir Keir Starmer addressing the reception of regional journalists at 10 Downing Street

It's not everyday you get an invited by the PM to visit Downing Street

Some of the young women from UYA who took part in the Plan UK State of Girls Report.

Bus safety campaign highlighted as part of International Women's Day

Katie Brett and Lorraine Beavers with a photo of Sasha Marsden.

I promised I'd keep Sasha safe please help me keep her killer in jail

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