SUMMER recess is now over and MPs are again in Parliament. I had a busy first week again from going to No 11 Downing Avenue to asking the Secretary of State for Power Safety and Internet Zero in regards to the significance of photo voltaic farming, following the welcome announcement of funding for Hessay Photo voltaic Farm. In authorities, powerful choices must be made, and I will not draw back from this. In the course of the election marketing campaign, Labour made it clear that we’d put the nation first and stabilising the financial system. The Tories left us with a £22 billion black gap within the public funds. Taking the choice to means take a look at the Winter Gasoline Allowance has not been a simple one however a vital one.
This authorities has dedicated to the triple lock that means pensions will enhance by £900 this yr alone, usher in GB power to chop payments and improve houses throughout the nation with insulation and low-carbon heating.
I’ve additionally attended occasions with the union GMB to speak about their equal pay marketing campaign for ASDA retail staff. At present retail staff are paid as much as £3.74 lower than depot staff, which GMB are attempting to vary, and I absolutely assist their marketing campaign. The Native Authorities Affiliation hosted an occasion for MPs to speak about how we are able to assist them, particularly with York being one of many lowest funded councils throughout the nation.
I’m actually happy that in recess I moved into my workplace down in Parliament.We’ve got already had hundreds of emails in and have already assisted many constituents in points that they’ve been experiencing.
Over recess, I continued to go to all corners of York Outer. I learnt a fantastic deal about carrots on a go to to the family-run Hobson Farm, in Crockey Hill and they’re vital to our meals provide. I’m proud to assist our farming group in York and could be thrilled to go to different farms throughout York Outer. I visited Lord Deramore’s in Heslington the place they’ve a improbable SEND provide, and the kids quizzed me on what it’s like being an MP and what the Prime Minister is like!
I’ve been working with Cllr Kate Ravilious on making certain that Fulford Ings is healthier ready for the winter forward. I’m glad that the pipes have been relined and that work is being accomplished on this, having spoken to Fulford residents I do know that is welcome information.
Working with native representatives is extremely essential to me, which is why I met with David Skaith our Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, to speak about our priorities and the way we are able to put our improbable area on the nationwide stage. I hosted one other Chat with Charters, this time at Dobbies Backyard Centre in Poppleton, which I actually loved as I acquired to talk to plenty of residents and listen to your views.
I spent a while serving to at York Foodbank’s distribution centre with the great volunteering crew, who hand over their time to feed lots of of residents week in week out.
I met with York Medical group to speak in regards to the disaster dealing with the NHS and the significance of main care, which was a problem that got here up on the doorstep repeatedly through the marketing campaign. It was pretty to attend Poppleton Village present and I notably loved the canine present. I used to be additionally happy to welcome Rufforth Main Faculty to Parliament, and I encourage all colleges to return and go to!
I’ve additionally been out door knocking once more as I need to hear residents views and I promised to be seen, not simply at election time. Sadly, my Persian cat Pomelo hasn’t been too nicely and wanted lifesaving surgical procedure however the Minster Vet Follow cared for him lovingly and hopefully he’s now on the street to restoration.
I do know many residents have been involved in regards to the 11-16-year-old bus cross. I’m happy to say that after my assembly with FirstBus, they’ve confirmed that they are going to be reviewing their choice. This can be a nice first step. I additionally requested the Minister chargeable for Native Transport to satisfy with me to debate this case and I’m grateful that he has agreed to this.
Luke Charters at York Foodbank’s distribution centre
I requested a query at Prime Minister’s Questions. It was a fantastic second having watched PMQs for a few years. My query to the Prime Minister was about the necessity to reform the planning system in order that we are able to construct the houses a deal with the housing disaster. and the way the earlier authorities had failed on this concern. It will not shock you that this was greeted by a protracted groan from the opposition benches!
I hosted my first recommendation surgical procedure at Dunnington Studying Rooms the place residents got here to me with varied points starting from well being and security within the office to assist for the ME group. My crew at the moment are working laborious to see how we might help on these points and make a distinction, which is why I acquired concerned in politics. If you want a slot at one in all my surgical procedures, please contact my crew on luke.charters.mp@parliament.uk and they’re going to discover a slot that’s handy for you.
I’ve loved getting again into the swing of issues and I’m excited to see how this authorities delivers for the nation, and York Outer, within the coming months.
