A deposit return scheme to increase recycling rates and slash the amount of waste polluting our land and seas will be introduced subject to consultation later this year, it was confirmed today.

Andrew Stephenson MP has welcomed new figures showing that 8,431 children are benefiting from the Government’s 30 hours free childcare offer in Lancashire.

Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson said the new measures would give workers the assurances they needed that their future retirement savings were safe when a company fails.

Last week was National Apprenticeship Week and I was delighted that two Nelson and Colne College students and a Nelson Town Council apprentice were able to join me for a day to see what being Pendle’s MP is really like.  It was a typically busy day with lots of appointments and work to do.

Although snow can be fun for some, with schools closed and children spending their days playing outdoors and having snowball fights, this sort of cold weather always has a more worrying side.

Andrew Stephenson MP celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

This National Apprenticeship Week, Andrew Stephenson MP is celebrating the vital contribution of apprentices in Pendle.

Pendle MP backs Campaign to grow hedgehog numbers

MP praises businesses for helping staff save for retirement

9,000 people across Pendle are now saving towards their retirement, new figures show, as a result of the Government’s auto enrolment scheme.

Andrew encourages female innovators to enter competition

Andrew  is encouraging women across Pendle to enter Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Awards to win funding for their business.

Four Elephants in Foulridge has been chosen to represent Pendle as one of the 12 national finalists in the prestigious Tiffin Cup competition. The Grand Final of the Tiffin Cup 2018 is to be held in the House of Commons on Wednesday 27th March 2018.