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
Sub-Postmasters to finally have their convictions quashed 2nd October 2020 It was announced today that dozens of former sub-postmasters are now close to have their convictions for fraud, theft and false accounting quashed. The scandal... Local News
Lucy writes to Telford & Wrekin Council on behalf of Ironbridge businesses 1st October 2020 It has been brought to Lucy Allan MP's attention that Telford & Wrekin Council intend to imminently reopen the road closures in Ironbridge. Lucy has been... Local News
Government announces lifetime skills guarantee 29th September 2020 The Prime Minister’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee Today in a major speech the Prime Minister set out the Government's plan to transform the provision of skills so... Local News
Lucy contributes to coronavirus debate in Parliament 28th September 2020 Today in Parliament, Lucy Allan MP took part in the coronavirus debate. Lucy asked the Government to consider the proportionality of its measures, given the... Speeches in Parliament
Telford to receive £1 million investment to regenerate its economy 25th September 2020 101 towns in England, including Telford, will be given up to £1 million to kick start regeneration projects and give areas a boost, Communities Secretary Robert... Local News
Lucy welcomes the Treasury's Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 Delivering his Winter Economy Plan in Parliament, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt. Hon Rishi Sunak MP, announced a package of measures that will continue to... Speeches in Parliament
Lucy asks PM for a more targeted approach to lockdown 22nd September 2020 Following the Prime Minister's announcement today of further lockdown restrictions, Lucy asked whether the Government could begin to move to a more targeted... Speeches in Parliament
Latest figures demonstrate the scale of Government support for the self-employed in Telford 18th September 2020 2,400 self-employed people in Telford have received support through the second grants available through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme In total, more... Local News
Lucy raises the issue of coronavirus testing for babies and young children 17th September 2020 Today in Parliament, Lucy Allan MP raised the issue of prioritising care homes, hospitals and key workers for coronavirus testing. In a question to the... Speeches in Parliament