Seaham Carnival, Miners Banner Parade Speech 18 Jul 2023 Thank you to Seaham, Dawdon, and Vane Tempest Banner Group for organising this year’s banner…
Proportional Property Tax: A Fair Solution to Fix the Broken Council Tax 17 Jul 2023 Council Tax: A Broken System
MP to Oppose Believe Housing Development in Easington Village 06 Jul 2023 Easington MP Grahame Morris has voiced his objections to a proposed housing development by social…
The NHS at 75 05 Jul 2023 At 75, the NHS stands as a remarkable testament to the power of collective action,…
Missing the Bus: Why the £2 Fare Cap Leaves Passengers Stranded 03 Jul 2023 The recent extension of the £2 bus fare cap has been widely celebrated as a…
Mineworkers Pension Scheme: Capita Data Breach 30 Jun 2023 I have written to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to address concerns regarding the Mineworkers…
Clear Timetable Needed for Easington Pocket Park 30 Jun 2023 As the Member of Parliament for Easington, I am deeply concerned about the lack of…
Gap in life expectancy makes property tax reform urgent 27 Jun 2023 New research reveals that every 0.2% increase in Council Tax burden sees a reduction in…
The Bus Industry: Embracing Public Ownership for a Better Future (Day 2: Better Transport Week) 13 Jun 2023 The Campaign for Better Transport’s Better Transport Week enters its second day, centred around the…
Rekindling Hope: A Vision for Economic Resurgence 12 Jun 2023 Our former coalfield communities have an untapped potential, waiting to be unleashed. The release of…
Government Cancer Failure: The Difference Between Life and Death. 08 Jun 2023 I know first-hand the life-saving impact of early cancer diagnosis and quick access to treatment.…
NUJ Journalists Strike to Save BBC Local Radio 07 Jun 2023 Over the next two days (7-8 June), BBC journalists in England who work in local…
Alarming Rise of Public Sector Workers on Universal Credit 07 Jun 2023 A recent analysis by the GMB reveals a shocking 155 percent increase in the number…
Arriva Bus Cuts Demonstrate Need for Public Ownership 05 Jun 2023 Easington MP Grahame Morris has hit out at the latest round of cuts to County…
A Call for Worker Safety: Unite the Union’s Get Me Home Safely Campaign 02 Jun 2023 In the realm of public safety, there exists a glaring oversight that demands immediate attention.…
The Price of Coal: Remembering the Easington Colliery Disaster 29 May 2023 Respects to the families and all those from the mining communities, thinking of loved ones…
School Building Safety Debate: Seaham Trinity Primary School 25 May 2023 Delighted to speak in a debate on School Building Safety and highlight a local case…
Promoting Equity and Fairness: The Case for Proportional Property Tax 15 May 2023 In any society, the question of taxation is a crucial one. How should we distribute…
The Pride of Seaham Awards: Celebrating the Heroes of Our Community 10 May 2023 It was an honour to be invited to present two awards at the first annual…
Easington Colliery – The End of an Era: 30 Years Since the Last Shift 05 May 2023 As the country celebrated the coronation of King Charles III, perhaps it is also time…