Uncategorised - Conor McGinn MP

Transforming our town centres, with huge plans unveiled

It’s exciting to see our bold plans to transform the town centres in St Helens and Earlestown unveiled. With our partners, the Labour-led council and MPs in St Helens are delivering regeneration, investment and growth for people across our great borough. Find out more here: https://www.sthelenslabour.org/latest-news/2021/10/12/town-centre-plans-unveiled/

Conor welcomes new grant from St Helens Chamber

It’s very welcome that St Helens Chamber is set to launch a new Capital Grant Fund. Open to SMEs in or relocating to Liverpool City Region, the funds will help businesses grow by supporting investments in innovation and new technologies. Find out more 👇 https://www.sthelenschamber.com/…/liverpool-city-region-ca…/

Conor shows support for World Alzheimer’s Month and #KnowDementia

It’s #WorldAlzhimersMonth & I fully support all those working hard to raise funds & awareness, especially efforts in St Helens North. This year’s theme is #KnowDementia. It’s vital we learn as much as we can about its symptoms to ensure a timely diagnosis & maximum support for all those living with it. Find…

Boris Johnson’s plan for social care is unfair – and it won’t work

We all want to see an NHS and social care system that’s properly funded, so we can ensure high-quality services and dignity in care for every family and person in St Helens North and across our country. But Boris Johnson’s manifesto-breaching, unfair and economically damaging Tory plan simply isn’t the…

Conor slams Tory plans for compulsory Voter ID

The Tories plan to lock millions of people out of democracy, reversing decades of progress only to rig the system in their favour. And it’ll waste millions of taxpayers’ pounds at every election. Today, Labour will vote against the #ElectionsBill.

Conor slams the PM’s cut to Universal Credit

The Prime Minister’s cut to Universal Credit will devastate struggling families in St Helens North at a time when in-work poverty stands at record highs. He must see sense and #CancelTheCut.

Well done to all local students on receiving their fantastic exam results

Congratulations to our students and young people in St Helens North who received their results this month. And well done to their parents and carers, teachers and schools for their commitment and support during a year like no other. You’ve worked so hard this last year, in some of the…

Lord Dave Watts awarded Freedom of St Helens Borough

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 and MP, Dave represented the people of St Helens North with distinction for 40 years and always remained firmly rooted in our community.

Conor meets 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 and I remain committed to working closely with them to help advance issues of social, economic and environmental justice.

Britain’s nuclear test veterans deserve better

I was disappointed to see that Britain’s nuclear test veterans – including several of my St Helens North constituents – will not have their service recognised with a medal, following a two-year government review. Almost 70 years since the start of Britain’s nuclear test programme which put them in harm’s…

Conor urges St Helens to pull together, ahead of third national lockdown

The weeks ahead are going to be very difficult. We have already shown here in St Helens Borough and across the country that we can pull together. We must do it again now to get control of this virus and roll the vaccine out. Stay at home, protect our NHS,…

Conor urges more support for our older residents

This winter more than any, it’s vital we ensure older people in St Helens Borough can stay well and keep their spirits high. Whether it’s increased heating and electricity bills, darker nights and cold weather, or seasonal illnesses, winter can be tough for older people – even without the added…

Lorry Drivers / HGV parking

I will always be supportive of the creation of job and growth for the Borough but do understand the importance of lorry drivers and HGVs not disrupting local residents. I am aware that fly-parking, where HGVs park in areas not intended for them – such as motorway hard shoulders, rural…