Telford Journal Column - Post Office inquiry misconduct in public office Sunday, 14 April, 2024 Watching the Post Office inquiry this week, we saw hapless former Post Office bosses being wheeled out to “tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.” What was instantly apparent was that no matter how important these people had been, nor how highly paid, none of them seemed even now to realise what they had collectively done. We saw foolishness and incompetence on display, but... Local News
Volunteers wanted: Telford vaccination programme 20th January 2021 In order to meet the Government's ambitious vaccination programme, the NHS is seeking volunteers to assist the rollout in Telford. The volunteer recruitment... Local News
Lucy Allan MP: Statement on the Universal Credit uplift 19th January 2021 The temporary £20 weekly uplift in Universal Credit was warmly welcomed in helping families cope with the consequences of the pandemic. I have seen how... Westminster News
Disadvantaged students across Telford receive 819 new laptops and tablets 18th January 2021 Lucy Allan MP has welcomed the announcement that disadvantaged pupils across Telford have received 819 laptops and tablets so far. By the end of the week more... Local News
Children's Social Care Review launched 18th January 2021 Lucy Allan MP has today welcomed the launch of the Children's Social Care Review. The wholesale independent review of children’s social care will set out to... Westminster News
PM commits to 24/7 vaccination programme 13th January 2021 Over the past week, Lucy Allan MP has been lobbying the Government to move towards a 24/7 vaccine rollout. On Wednesday 6th January, Lucy asked the Prime... Westminster News
Defence Secretary praises logistical expertise at MOD Donnington 12th January 2021 Today in Parliament, Lucy Allan MP asked Defence Secretary Ben Wallace MP how MOD Donnington's logistical experience could be used to accelerate vaccinations... Westminster News
Health secretary guarantees local vaccinations 12th January 2021 Today in Parliament, Health Secretary Matt Hancock guaranteed that all people will be able to access vaccinations within 10 miles of where they live. Responding... Local News
Government publishes vaccine delivery plan 11th January 2021 The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has now approved three vaccines, after meeting their strict standards of safety, quality... Local News
Telford vaccination update 7th January 2021 The NHS vaccination programme is underway in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin as part of the national rollout. The approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine will... Local News