Richard Holden MP introduces Bill to tackle new drugs in prisons Monday, 19 October, 2020 Parliament does not normally sit on Fridays, so that Members of Parliament (MPs) can go back to their constituencies. However, usually once a month there is a 'sitting Friday' - this is given over to individual MPs who are not members of the Government to put forward Private Members Bills (PMBs). These PMBs are usually small in scope and tackle a specific issue. For them to get through Parliament... Speeches in Parliament
Richard Holden thanked by the Health Secretary as a childcare exemption is announced for the North East 21st September 2020 Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has been thanked by the Health Secretary as he announces exemptions for childcare under the local lockdown. Following... Local News
Richard Holden welcomes scale of Government support for self-employed as latest figures are released 18th September 2020 New statistics showing the huge Government support to self-employed workers in North West Durham have been welcomed by Richard. 2500 self-employed people in... Local News
Richard Holden welcomes workers returning back to work part-time from furlough 18th September 2020 New figures show that nearly a million workers returned to their jobs part-time in the first month flexible furlough was introduced – including 31,700 in the... Local News
Richard Holden speaks out about new measures implemented across the North East 17th September 2020 Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has spoken out about the new measures being implemented across the North East to combat a rise in coronavirus cases... Local News
Richard Holden welcomes sentencing overhauls as Government pledges to cut crime 16th September 2020 Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has welcomed the news that the Government will be introducing ‘smarter sentencing’ to crack down on crime and protect... Local News
Richard Holden hosts Health Secretary at Shotley Bridge Hospital for first visit in decades 14th September 2020 Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, has today hosted the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock MP, at Shotley... Local News
Richard Holden voices support for World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September 2020 Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has voiced his support for World Suicide Prevention Day. Each year, World Suicide Prevention Day is held on 10th... Local News
Richard Holden shares his disappointment over limited ticket numbers for the FA Vase Final 10th September 2020 Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has spoken in the House of Commons about the final of the FA Vase, at which Consett will be playing. You can watch him... Local News
Richard Holden concerned about the closure of Derwentside Mind 9th September 2020 Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has written to the Chief Executive Officer of Mind regarding the closure of Derwentside Mind. Mind are a charity that... Local News
