Voter Identification From May 2023 individuals who wish to vote in person, including those acting as a proxy on behalf of another individual, will be required to produce an accepted form of photographic ID to vote. The following documents, including expired versions, will be accepted as long as the photo is a good enough likeness: · A passport issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, a European Economic Area (EEA) state, or a Commonwealth country · Photographic driver's license (full or provisional) issued by the UK, Channel Islands, the Isle...

On Tuesday 7th February, in the House of Commons, I presented a petition of the residents of Rushden and the surrounding area. The petition has nearly 3,000 signatures. Please see the video below for the presentation of the petition. Click the link above to view the video or read the transcription here The ‘Listening’ team in Rushden has been working hard to campaign for the reopening of Spinneyfields. Spinneyfields is a 51-bed step-down facility that allows medically fit people to be discharged from our two acute hospitals, Kettering General Hospital and Northampton General Hospital. These patients would be cared for...

Despite the poor polling of Conservatives nationally, Rushden Conservatives held off opposition from four other parties to win by-elections on 23 March 2023 to keep the Rushden South (Unitary) seat and Rushden Bates (Town Council) seat in Conservative hands. Our successful candidates, Melanie Coleman for Rushden South (NNC) ward and King Lawal for Rushden Bates (RTC) ward, each took over 50% of the vote. Our outstanding success stemmed from having a dedicated team of activists who covered the whole wards. Their steadfast determination together with support from neighbouring areas secured victory for the Conservative party. We now have two excellent...