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Richard has been leading the campaign for a replacement to Shotley Bridge Hospital in Parliament and with ministers since being elected the MP last year and getting a replacement was one of his six election pledges to constituents.

The new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England to help keep the virus under control and enable lockdown to be lifted. Full information can be found here.

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has welcomed the news that the A66 will receive a huge £1 billion in investment for upgrades. The upgrade will include providing dualling alongside much of the existing single carriageways, something that more than 92% of people supported. 

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has today expressed his delight that motorhome, car and caravan showrooms will be able to reopen on June 1st.

Like many of our constituents, we have spent the last few days with a feeling of disappointment, anger and frustration.

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, is continuing to work on improving bus services for North West Durham.

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, thanks Glenroyd House for their work in supporting the community

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has welcomed yet more good news for companies across the UK as the Government launches a new financial scheme.

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has this morning submitted a formal expression of interest to the Department for Transport to request that a potential new link between Consett and Newcastle be looked into.

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has asked Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, about testing in care homes. Richard has also spoke with the Minister for Care Homes about the issue. You can watch Richard in the House of Commons here.