News - Conor McGinn MP

Freedom of St Helens Borough for Dave Watts

I’m delighted that my friend Lord Dave Watts has received the Freedom of St Helens Borough, our highest local honour. As a trade union official, council leader & MP, Dave represented the people of St Helens North with distinction for 40 years & always remained firmly rooted in our community.

I’m proud to support St Helens Borough Labour candidates

I’m proud to endorse St Helens Borough Labour candidates & our manifesto for May’s vital local elections. A record of progress & delivery, full of positive plans for the future, and a commitment to our community that we are on your side.

Disgraceful plans for a European Super League

I’ve signed this joint letter from Merseyside MPs to Liverpool FC’s owners on behalf of the huge number of supporters in St Helens who’ve been in touch about the disgraceful plans for a European Super League. Many local United & City fans have contacted me too, expressing the same views.…

Rebuilding Our High Streets

I’m really pleased to see Labour launch the new Rebuilding Our High Streets Commission this week. Thriving high streets are the beating heart of towns and villages like ours in St Helens North. But years of Tory neglect has led to so many devastating closures: 9,775 shops 5,785 pubs 7,400…

Newton-le-Willows FC achieve charitable status

Many congratulations to Newton-le-Willows FC on achieving charitable status. I’m proud to be associated with the club & this wonderful news is testament to the great work & commitment of all the coaches, players & volunteers involved, who do so much for our community

child poverty in St Helens Borough has rocketed

I’m deeply concerned by new Government data showing that child poverty in St Helens Borough has rocketed by 40% over the last five years. It means that in March 2020, even before the hardships of lockdown, a fifth of the borough’s children were living in poverty – with 60% of…

Rising Unemployment

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in St Helens North has risen by a staggering 83% in the last year. We’re facing a severe jobs crisis and the Government is failing to tackle it.

The Duke of Edinburgh

People across St Helens North and the whole Borough will mourn the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh. He led a remarkable life of service, duty and dedication to the country and The Queen; we send our condolences to her and the Royal Family. As a mark of respect, the…

Mineworkers Pension inquiry

After having campaigned for it alongside fellow Labour coalfield MPs, I am pleased to see a House of Commons Select Committee launch an inquiry into the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme. This is an important key step forward for thousands of ex-miners across St Helens, Lancashire & Britain.

Keep Britain Tidy

I fully support Keep Britain Tidy’s excellent #GBSpringClean. Outdoor spaces in St Helens North have been a lifeline for our community this year, so let’s show our appreciation by keeping them litter-free. Thanks to all residents who’ve volunteered already

Meeting with Merseyside’s faith leaders

I was delighted to meet the Bishop of Liverpool, The Rt Revd Paul Bayes, and faith leaders alongside Merseyside MPs. The churches do incredible work in our communities & I remain committed to working closely with them to help advance issues of social, economic & environmental justice.

Helping Our Community Through Tough Times

This week, individuals and families, business and voluntary groups across St Helens North came together to reflect on one year since the first coronavirus lockdown began. Though these last 12 months have brought profound challenges, and sadly, loss – they have also shown what a resilient, caring and determined community…

Hope for the Future webinar

It was great to speak at Hope for the Future & Energy Projects Plus’ webinar about tackling fuel poverty in St Helens Borough & how we can reduce residents’ energy bills & promote green growth.

10,000 foreign criminals are living freely in the UK

Under this Government, over 10,000 foreign criminals are living freely in the UK – the highest number ever. And on top of that, Ministers today admitted they don’t even know how many freed terror suspects have been rearrested over the last decade. The Tories talk tough, but their record speaks…

St Helens lit up green for St Patrick’s Day

Conor McGinn, MP for St Helens North, said: “I’m really proud of the strong, historic links between Ireland and St Helens, with so many local people having Irish heritage and us having a long story of the Irish contribution to our borough in nursing, construction, industry, culture and sport. “I’m…

I’m supporting Alzheimer’s Research

I’m supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK’s #Thinkbrainhealth campaign to help keep our brains healthy and reduce the risk of dementia. With 14% of UK adults believing their brain health has declined during the pandemic, protecting and keeping our brains active has never before been so vital. What can you do to…

St Helens North deserves better, my Budget speech.

Mr Speaker there is much to say about this budget and very little of it good. It fails on every count to address the fundamental weaknesses and unfairness in our economy – exacerbated by covid-19 – and offers no coherent plan to rebuild our country, invest in our communities and…

the campaign for Martyn’s Law

I recently met with Figen Murray, whose son Martyn Hett was killed in the Manchester Arena attack. I’m really pleased to see her tireless campaigning recognised by this important step forward in the campaign for Martyn’s Law.

welcoming pupils back

After such a difficult year, I don’t know how teachers and staff still find the motivation. But the effort our child’s school and other schools in St Helens Borough are making today is incredible. Colourfully welcoming pupils back and calmly reassuring parents and carers – all made personal to each…

Conor urging residents to continue to seek medical help from GPs and NHS services

MP Conor McGinn is urging residents to continue to seek medical help from GPs and NHS services if they feel something is wrong with their health, as new figures revealed a sharp fall in the number of patients being referred to services to treat potentially serious medical conditions. Figures obtained…

Concerns for the future of army jobs

Conor McGinn has spoken of his serious concerns for the future of Army jobs after reports emerged that a regiment might be disbanded as part of the Government’s integrated review. Recent reports in the national media suggested that Ministers are considering axing infantry regiments – including the 1st Battalion The…

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