MP welcomes “transformational” new childcare support in Budget

Local MP Robbie Moore has welcomed new support for childcare set out in the government’s budget as “transformational” for families across Keighley, Ilkley and the wider area. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a range of new measures on childcare, including an extension of 30 free hours of childcare

Keighley Community Organisations receive funding in Chancellor’s Budget

Two Keighley community organisations have received government funding in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s budget statement. The Joint Activities & Motor Education Service (JAMES), an independent School and learning organisation operating at the Tramshed in Keighley received  ÂŁ121,670 in government

Illegal Migration Bill backed by Robbie Moore MP

Local MP Robbie Moore has backed the second reading of Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s proposals to crack down on small boats carrying migrants crossing the Channel. Under the legislation, anyone found to have entered the country illegally would be removed from the UK within 28 days and be return

MP backs Sue Ryder “Grief Kind” campaign

A campaign to equip residents with the knowledge and tools to support families through bereavement and grief has gained the backing of Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore. The campaign calls for official guidance on bereavement and grief to be published by the National Institute for Health and Care

MP takes campaign for Airedale rebuild to Number 11

Local MP Robbie Moore has taken his campaign for a full rebuild of Airedale Hospital to Number 11 this week, meeting with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to make the economic case for the project.  The trip to Number 11 follows meetings between the local MP, the Health Secretary and the Prime Minister

MP calls for Health and Care Hero nominations for NHS Parliamentary Awards 

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore is calling for nominees to enter for the official 2023 NHS Parliamentary Awards, recognising staff who have gone above and beyond in their communities. Marking 75 years of the NHS, competition is likely to be tough again this year as staff, carers and volunteers

MP co-hosts skills roundtable with Education Secretary

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has co-hosted a roundtable event in Westminster focused on how the government can boost skills and training  in disadvantaged communities. The event, organised by centre-right think tank BrightBlue, included a keynote speeche from the Rt Hon Gillian Keegan M

MP backs campaign to save The Cross Roads Inn

Local MP Robbie Moore has met with Cllr Tito Arana, Cllr Sarah Cotton and Cllr Bev Underwood to receive an update on the campaign to save The Cross Roads Inn. A Steering group backed by Haworth, Cross Roads & Stanbury Parish Council has now been created, and they are asking for the local suppor

Government extends support for local buses

Millions of passengers across England will benefit from ÂŁ155 million in government support to cap bus fares at ÂŁ2, maintain services and ensure people can travel affordably. The Transport Secretary today (17 February 2023) confirmed ÂŁ80 million from 1 April to 30 June 2023 to protect vital bus serv