News - Conor McGinn MP

Saints win the Challenge Cup!

Well done to Kristian, James and all the players and staff, as well as Eamonn and the board. It has been a fantastic day for everyone associated with our club and the people of St Helens are very proud of this great achievement.

Major regeneration funding for St Hlens

I’m absolutely delighted that we have secured a transformative £25 million boost to regenerate our town & borough, as part of the Town Deal funding. Our local bid, put together by our St Helens Town Deal Board, was strong & we confidently pushed it – and it has paid off.…

Grants available for local Rugby League clubs

With the Rugby League World Cup coming to our borough, it’s fantastic that St Helens Council have made a grant of up to £500 available for local rugby league clubs, to help them get young people active in the sport we all love. With funds available to buy kit and…

Karl Pearce

I want to thank & pay tribute to Karl Pearce, who is moving on to pastures new after 21 years of service at Citizens Advice St Helens. Karl’s work supported thousands of residents at often deeply challenging times in their lives. Our community wishes you the very best.

Government rejects giving ex-miners a fair pension

It’s disgraceful that the Government has rejected our recommendations that would see vital pension funds go back into the pockets of retired mineworkers. Labour would right this historic wrong and finally give ex-miners the fair pension they deserve. We won’t give up this fight.

New School for Blackbrook

I’m pleased to see planning permission granted to rebuild Ashurst School in Blackbrook. The upgrade to top-class facilities is good news for pupils, teachers & staff at Ashurst, and I’m grateful to Labour-run St Helens Council & our local team for delivering the investment.

Making Merseyside safer is a top priority for Labour

Making Merseyside safer is a top priority for Labour locally & regionally. That’s why our excellent Police & Crime Commissioner, Emily Spurrell, has launched the #SaferMerseyside consultation, seeking your views to help set our policing & community safety agenda. Shape the plans locally https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SaferMerseyside/

Meeting with local farmers and the NFU

It was great to meet local farmers & NFU North West representatives at Rainford’s Mossborough Hall farm to discuss their priorities & the challenges they face. Whether by backing campaigns to reduce rural crime or supporting quality produce, I’ll back our farmers in Merseyside, Lancashire & across Britain

Accidents on Rainford Bypass

I was saddened and concerned to hear about the recent accidents on Rainford Bypass. I have already raised the concerns of local residents and called for a quick investigation by St Helens Council to establish the causes and find out what actions need to be taken to improve safety along…

Conor appointed as the Labour Party’s Deputy National Campaign Coordinator

I’m delighted to have been appointed by Keir Starmer MP & Shabana Mahmood MP as the Labour Party’s Deputy National Campaign Coordinator, as we shift things up a gear in preparation for the next General Election. Only by winning power can Labour deliver the better, more secure future that our…

Labour-led St Helens Council announce a green grant funding pot

I’m pleased to see Labour-led St Helens Council announce a grant funding pot of £120,000 to help local small and medium businesses and community organisations going green. I encourage all those eligible to apply and help our borough’s efforts to tackle climate change, boost innovation and strengthen our community. Applications…

Consultation on our local libraries

In St Helens North, we’ve so many fantastic libraries backed by first-class resources & highly dedicated staff. Now St Helens Libraries need your help, to build on their services & ensure they can meet everyone’s needs for the future. Share your views https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/council/public-consultation/

St Andrews Mission Hall

The damage to the flag pole at St Andrews Mission Hall was ridiculous and unacceptable vandalism on a place of worship that has served all the community in Garswood for decades. It’s not ‘banter’ or ‘high jinks’, it’s anti-social behaviour & it’s not on. St Andrew’s Mission Hall is a…

The Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme

Alongside 50 coalfield MPs, I’ve signed a letter calling on Ministers to immediately implement the full findings from the parliamentary inquiry into the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme. We won’t stop until our ex-miners receive the fair pension they deserve for their years of work.

Refugee Week 2021

I was pleased to join the really uplifting Refugee Week 2021 event and football game in Newton-le-Willows. It was a great opportunity to showcase the excellent work of local groups and our community. I met with community group representatives at Newton-le-Willows Sports Club, as they hosted the friendly between a…

Health inequalities in St Helens North

I have called on the Government to focus on health inequalities as new data revealed there are sharp disparities between St Helens North and the rest of the region, as well as the wider country. My analysis of new House of Commons data revealed St Helens North underperformed both Merseyside…

Labour’s Children’s Recovery Plan

Labour’s Children’s Recovery Plan will help all our children to thrive by investing in their futures & giving them the opportunities & confidence to learn, develop & aspire to anything. Here’s how Breakfast clubs & after school activities Quality mental health support Small group tutoring for all who need it…

Carers week

In Carers Week, we celebrate & give thanks to the 6.5 million unpaid carers providing vital support to relatives, friends & family here in the UK, including across St Helens Borough. They will always deserve our recognition, respect & total support.

Best wishes to Saints’ Women in the Challenge Cup Final

Best wishes to Saints’ Women in the Challenge Cup Final today, which is televised for the first time on BBC2 from 11am. It’s a huge day for women’s rugby league nationally, as well as a very proud one for the women and girls who play & work so hard locally…

Congratulations to Newton and Earlestown Community Group

Congratulations to Newton and Earlestown Community Group on being awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. It’s recognition for the incredible volunteering work done during the pandemic and in the wider community over many years.

Volunteer week

On Volunteers Week, we recognise the phenomenal work & spirit of all the volunteers who’ve supported our St Helens community in this crisis. Through StHelensTogether, our efforts have achieved incredible things at the most challenging of times. Thank you.

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