Blogs - Andy McDonald MP

Statement on the latest Covid related restrictions

The latest measures announced were widely expected and are necessary if we are to combat this virus. We are completely supportive of these new restrictions, although we fully acknowledge the impact they will have on people and the restrictions placed on their freedom. The rule of law must be obeyed…

MIDDLESBROUGH MP CALLS FOR INQUIRY INTO ‘PRESTON TOWER’ FIASCO

MP for Middlesbrough, Andy McDonald, has today condemned the waste of more than half a million pounds of taxpayers’ money by Mayor Andy Preston, on his now abandoned plans, for a tower block in Middlehaven. A recent FOI request by an award-winning national architect, has shown that the plans, design…

*Update on in-patient services at West Lane Hospital

“I welcome the decision of NHS England and Improvement to restore mental health services for children and adolescents at West Lane Hospital in Middlesbrough. I also fully support the agreement with the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Trust to run the restored in-patient service given the very serious concerns…

My New Shadow Cabinet Role

I am greatly honoured to be re-appointed to Labour’s Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Secretary of State for Employment Rights and Protections, by our new Leader Sir Keir Starmer. “It is an enormous privilege to continue to serve my country and my party. The terms and conditions of working people have…

Teesside’s chemical and process sector deserve assurances as we de-couple from EU regulations

The Chancellor has said some businesses will lose out as we de-couple from EU regulations, but making UK trade with Europe more difficult and complex could cause real problems for manufacturing industries across Teesside. If the Tories push ahead in this way it could put thousands of jobs in jeopardy.…

Update on West Lane Hospital

“Following the two tragic deaths of patients at West Lane Children and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Hospital in 2019 and its subsequent closure, I continue to engage with the families, the staff the Trust (Tees Esk and Wear Valleys- TEWV) and NHS England about the investigations the necessary inquiries that…

Andy McDonald MP and MEP Jude Kirton-Darling react to Ineos news

Following the news that chemical plant Ineos on Seal Sands is facing closure, Andy McDonald, MP for Middlesbrough, said: “There is a very real threat that there will be a domino effect for the process industry on Teesside and the pieces are already starting to tumble. When plants relocate in…

Why we need a harm reduction approach to substance misuse

“Middlesbrough hosted the UK Recovery Walk 2019 a week last Saturday. The sun shone, the mood was buoyant and a fantastic crowd from all over the country gathered and marched in solidarity around the town centre and back into Centre Square, to mark some incredible struggles of people struggling with…

Statement following CQC rating of West Lane Hospital

“The report of the Care Quality Commission into West Lane Hospital is damning and highlights very serious failings. Patients and their families need urgent reassurances and they will want to know that all the measures that can be taken are being taken to provide the safe caring environment patients need…

Plans for new railway station and park and ride

I wholly approve and support improved transport links in our area. Getting people out of cars and onto public transport is critical to address congestion, air quality, addressing the climate emergency by reducing emissions and for improving the liveability in our urban areas. Greater frequency of trains on the current…

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