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
Lucy Allan MP asks Education Secretary to consider vaccinations for teachers 6th January 2021 Today in Parliament, Lucy Allan MP asked Education Secretary Gavin Williamson MP to look at ways that teachers can be facilitated to return to schools safely... Speeches in Parliament
Lucy Allan MP asks PM to accelerate vaccine roll-out 6th January 2021 Today in Parliament, Lucy Allan MP asked the Prime Minister to ensure that all logistical barriers to accelerated vaccination are removed. Lucy suggested... Speeches in Parliament
Vaccinations in Telford 5th January 2021 Vaccinations in Telford using the Pfizer vaccine and now the newly approved Oxford vaccine are already underway. Vaccines will be offered in a range of settings... Local News
£4.6 billion of new grants to support businesses during lockdown 5th January 2021 The Chancellor has today announced new one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses... Local News
Every lesson counts says MP Lucy Allan 3rd January 2021 Schools across Telford have been instructed to re open as normal after the Christmas holidays. Local News
My ambition for Telford in 2021 31st December 2020 New Year is always a time for hope and after the year we have just endured, we need hope now more than ever before. 1st January 2021 marks the beginning of a... Local News
Wishing everyone in Telford a peaceful Christmas 22nd December 2020 Christmas is a time when families come together to mark the passing year. We embrace festive traditions together and enjoy each other’s support and company... Local News
Lucy Allan secures assurances that there is no need for a Council tax rise to pay for Covid 17th December 2020 Today in Parliament, Lucy Allan MP asked the Secretary of State for Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, to provide assurances that a 5% rise in council tax, or... Local News
Christmas coronavirus restrictions explained 16th December 2020 During the Christmas period, the Government has issued different rules on meeting friends and family, depending on when you meet them. The Prime Minister has... Local News