International Workers’ Memorial Day 2022

28 Apr 2022

I was honoured to take part in our service of remembrance and wreath laying at the St Helens Workers’ Memorial in Vera Page Park, to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day. Thank you to John Riley and the local Memorial Trust, trade union representatives, Haydock Brass Band, the Parish Church &…

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Conor: Putin regime’s sanctions on me ‘a badge of honour’

27 Apr 2022

Even before Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, I consistently opposed the Putin regime. I consider being sanctioned by it as a badge of honour, and I hope – in fact, I firmly believe – that people in St Helens will feel the same way. Read more about this story in…

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Conor holds cost of living summit with local voluntary sector to discuss mounting crisis in St Helens

25 Apr 2022

Conor McGinn, Labour MP for St Helens North, has held a summit with the local voluntary, community and faith sector in St Helens to discuss their work to alleviate the mounting cost of living crisis facing residents across the borough. As rising bills begin to drop through letterboxes, Mr McGinn…

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Labour has a plan to tackle the Conservatives’ cost living crisis

21 Apr 2022

The Conservatives’ cost of living crisis is already biting for households in St Helens North and local people deserve better. Labour’s on your side, with a plan to give you, your family and our community security. Read below to see how we’ll do it.

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Our rich history: Conor attends unveiling of Red Wheel heritage plaques at Sankey Viaduct

18 Apr 2022

I joined local leaders and heritage campaigners to unveil two new National Transport Trust Red Wheels at the Sankey Viaduct. Many thanks to Barrie Pennington who has really driven this project, and to Lady McAlpine and the National Transport Trust for attending. The plaques recognise the viaduct and our borough’s…

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On Your Side: Conor helps launch St Helens Labour 2022 manifesto

14 Apr 2022

It was fantastic to be at St Helens Borough Labour’s manifesto launch for May’s vital local elections – and what a turnout! Only Labour in St Helens is working all year round for all our borough, and we’re determined to keep delivering on our bold and ambitious plans for our…

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Have your voice heard – register to vote today!

14 Apr 2022

Today is the last day to #RegisterToVote for the critical set of elections taking place across our community this May. It only takes 5 minutes to do and ensures your voice can be heard. Don’t miss out, register now: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

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Ministers must invest in St Helens to end e-vehicle postcode lottery and help people to “get on and go green”, says MP McGinn

13 Apr 2022

Conor McGinn, MP for St Helens North, has called on Ministers to invest in St Helens to end the damaging electric vehicle postcode lottery affecting it, and promote cleaner, greener transport across the borough and North West. The call comes after research by Mr McGinn of Department for Transport (DfT)…

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Conor welcomes progress on the new Link Road at Parkside

11 Apr 2022

We’re making great progress on the new Parkside Link Road in Newton-le-Willows. The project is key to transforming the former colliery and our community, and Labour in St Helens is already delivering skills, apprenticeships and jobs locally through its construction. Read more about this in the St Helens Star here. 

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Conor visits local bookies to place charity bet on Grand National

09 Apr 2022

I visited my local bookies in Earlestown to place my charity bet for today’s Grand National at Aintree. Millions enjoy this brilliant Liverpool, British & global sporting event. You can read which horse I’ve backed & why in today’s Racing Post: https://www.racingpost.com/…/from-the…/548844/amp

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Conor visits St Augustine’s in Blackbrook to see newly refurbished pitch

07 Apr 2022

It was great to visit St Augustine’s school in Blackbrook, and to see pupils making great use of the newly refurbished pitch. My thanks to the school, our council, Blackbrook Rugby League Club and the Rugby League World Cup 2021 for securing the facility, which is already a huge asset…

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Conor fights for better access and facilities at our local train stations

06 Apr 2022

Ministers must do more to ensure local railway stations like Garswood, Rainford and Earlestown are fully accessible, with proper facilities. I’ve lobbied Government hard on this issue and I won’t stop until it’s sorted. Read Conor’s written parliamentary questions on this issue to Ministers here.

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Conor joins Glass Futures and industry leaders in Parliament

04 Apr 2022

It was good to meet representatives from Glass Futures and other industry leaders in Parliament, to celebrate the International Year of Glass. Great to discuss St Helens’ historic role in the glass industry and our bold plans to keep us at its cutting edge.

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Conor opens Ways to Work Centre in Earlestown

03 Apr 2022

With Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and Cllr David Baines, I was pleased to open the new Ways to Work Centre in Earlestown. Our Labour council, city region and MPs are ambitious for our people and we’re bringing the education, skills and opportunities they need to succeed. Read more about this…

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Conor visits Year 6 pupils at St Mary’s Birchley Primary School

01 Apr 2022

I paid a visit to St Mary’s Birchley Primary School in Billinge, where I spoke with Year 6 pupils about our democracy and my role as their local MP. The children asked some excellent, engaging questions and I really enjoyed the discussion we had together.

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Back Our Bid to Bring GB Railways to St Helens Borough

29 Mar 2022

With our Labour Council and City Region, I’m proud to be helping the charge to make St Helens Borough the home of Great British Railways. Steeped in rail history, our area would be perfect for the new HQ and I urge everyone locally to back our exciting bid. Read all…

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St Helens North can no longer afford the Conservatives

28 Mar 2022

The Chancellor’s choices are making the cost of living crisis harder for those in St Helens North and beyond. As families struggle, he’s brought on the biggest tax burden in 70 years. Our people simply cannot afford the Conservatives any longer.

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Conor stands firmly with P&O Ferries’ workers after scandalous sackings

21 Mar 2022

Today in Parliament, Conor McGinn MP and Labour are demanding: P&O workforce fully reinstated & legal action taken against P&O Government contracts suspended Shameful fire & rehire outlawed Workers’ rights strengthened Sacked with no notice or support from the Conservatives, the manner in which P&O Ferries’ workers have been treated…

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Conor celebrates the Irish in Britain on St Patrick’s Day 2022

17 Mar 2022

The contribution made by the Irish in Britain is seen across every aspect of life here and the ties between our two countries are unique and strong. I was honoured to lead for Labour in the special St Patrick’s Day debate in the House of Commons. Watch a clip of…

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Enduring legacy: Conor plants tree at Holy Spirit School for Queen’s Green Canopy

16 Mar 2022

I was delighted to join Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside David Steer QC at Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School in Parr, to plant a tree as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee – the first of many such events across St Helens Borough this year.…

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Better buses delivered in St Helens under Labour

15 Mar 2022

Labour in the Liverpool City Region is taking bold steps to transform our bus services and put them back into public hands. Locally and regionally, we are working hard to deliver the cheap, reliable and greener public transport our people fully deserve.

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