Official ONS figures show that in the North-West of England, there are now 3,469,395 people in work – meaning that, under the Conservatives, 290,421 more people have been able to access the security of a job.

As we begin a new year I’d like to thank you for your support over the last 12 months and to wish everyone a fruitful and peaceful 2018. 

The winter weather has really set in with wind and rain and many residents have contacted me to complain about how unsafe they feel walking on the many slippy leaves that are strewn around our pavements.