Richard Holden MP talks about historic North West Durham steelmaking in debate Wednesday, 29 June, 2022 Richard Holden MP backs UK steel production in debate with Minister. "Today, on behalf of workers at Co. Durham firms like Con Mech Engineers, I raised concerns with the international trade secretary about steel tariffs and quotas. "While it’s right we protect U.K. steel from dumping, we also need to ensure certain specialised steel, which there is either none or very limited production of in the... Local News
Huge Lithium Mine could bring more skilled jobs to North West Durham 17th June 2022 Richard Holden MP welcomes the news that two County Durham firms among just 19 nationwide to secure a part of £9.4 million in early-stage funding via the... Local News
Consett Swimming Pool finally reopens July 14th June 2022 Richard Holden MP provides an update on the reopening of Consett Swimming Pool. "Durham County Council have written to me today with an update. The Swimming... Local News
Richard Holden MP's Weekly Update 14th June 2022 Richard shares his Weekly Top 5 Updates. 1.) Fantastic Platinum Jubilee celebrations across North West Durham - I visited as many local celebrations as possible... Opinions
Richard Holden MP welcomes urgent Competition and Markets Authority review into out-of-control petrol prices 13th June 2022 After the Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Secretary sent a letter to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), they have agreed to conduct an urgent... Westminster News
Local MP makes a trip to Dane Architectural 13th June 2022 Richard Holden visits Dane Architectural Systems Ltd in Hamsterley Colliery. Richard comments: "I visited Dane and spent a couple of hours with Gary Hall, whose... Local News
Langley Park School receives visit from Richard Holden 12th June 2022 On his visit to Langley Park Primary School, Richard Holden MP explained that he had a: "Superb visit to Langley Park Primary School. They teach around 180... Local News
Richard welcomes that Northern Powergrid has pledged millions to North East community funds 10th June 2022 Richard Holden MP chaired a public meeting with Northern Powergrid & Ofgem in Consett. Commenting, Richard said: "Thank you to those who were able to make it... Opinions
County Durham MPs implore Council to send £125,000 City of Culture 2025 Runner-Up Prize Money to re-open Durham Light Infantry Museum 10th June 2022 The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport announced that for the first time, the runners-up of City of Culture 2025 will receive a considerable... Local News
Richard Holden on BBC Radio Newcastle talking City of Culture cash prize 9th June 2022 The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport announced that for the first time, the runners-up of City of Culture 2025 will receive a considerable... Opinions
