Blogs - Andy McDonald MP

Meeting with Marks and Spencer bosses

Following the recent announcement by Marks and Spencer that they are to close their Middlesbrough store, I asked for an urgent meeting with M and S bosses to discuss the decision. This week, I had a very cordial meeting with Alec Brown, Head of Public and Regional Affairs and Communications…

Middlesbrough Council issued a Best Value Notice

Middlesbrough Council is now on notice that unless the ship is turned around in double quick time the government will take over and run the town directly. This is yet a further condemnation of the incompetence and toxic culture that is embarrassingly the hallmark of Middlesbrough Council under Andy Preston.…

Huge support for nurses in Middlesbrough

Today I joined nurses and supporters on the picket line in Middlesbrough to show my support for their call for fair pay. There is huge support for Royal College of Nursing members. The turn-out was fantastic and no-one could doubt the public support they have. What a response from the…

NEW YEAR: SAME OLD TORIES OFFERING NOTHING FOR THE PEOPLE OF MIDDLESBROUGH

While we all want to start the New Year full of hope and optimism for the coming months, this Tory Government is making that very, very difficult. As many people in Middlesbrough start back at work after the festive break (and a huge thank you to all that worked in…

Putting the art in The Arty

It was lovely to be asked to unveil a brand-new mural at The Arty in Acklam. The Arty is a path and strip of land running from the junction of The Prospect, Thackeray Grove and Walton Avenue up to the east of Mill Hill playing field. It had become overgrown,…

Garden of Remembrance opening at James Cook Hospital

It was wonderful to be invited to the opening of a Garden of Remembrance at James Cook University Hospital today. What a fantastic job the volunteers have done in creating such a space for people to be able to sit, reflect and just be. James Cook has world class facilities…

Laying of the First Poppy Ceremony

It was a privilege to be part of today’s Laying of the First Poppy Ceremony at the Cenotaph. As in previous years, there were so many young children from Middlesbrough schools there taking part in the Ceremony to pay their respects. Our armed forces deserve our gratitude and it was…

Statement following reports into the deaths of three TEWV service users

Firstly, I want to send my heartfelt condolences to the families of Christie, Nadia and Emily. They have experienced the worst possible loss and hurt and unimaginable pain. Whilst these reports will provide them with some greater understanding about what happened to their loved ones, they make for incredibly hard…

Cuppa and a cake!

It was an absolute pleasure to head to the Beechwood Community Council Afternoon Tea this weekend. I joined Councillors Teresa Higgins and Mary Nugent who help out at the event at Grove Hill Methodist Church. It is always wonderful to chat to residents over a cuppa and a cake. Well…

It has never been clearer that we need a general election now.

This cannot continue. The Prime Minister cannot lead her own Government, never mind the country. Kwasi Kwarteng did not create that disastrous mini budget by himself. He implemented policies that Truss has been championing for months. Policies that she has continued to stand by this week. Again, she has been…

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