MP for Blackpool South l APPG Chair for Hospitality & Tourism | APPG Vice Chairs for Boxing - Rugby League - Mental Health - British Council & Soft Power
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Jun 11
About time. Congratulations Kevin š
Jun 11
EXCL: Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield finally gets a knighthood
Some good news tonight š
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Jun 10
RT @melanie_ward: Together with almost 140 fellow Labour MPs, I have written to the Foreign Secretary to call for a ban on trade with illegā¦
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Jun 8
This morning, before heading to Parliament, it was great to attend the @GMB_union Congress at the @WGBpl Blackpool Conference Centre and meet delegates from across the country, as well as GMB General Secretary @GMBGarySmith.
As a proud @GMBNWI Member for the past 17 years, it was particularly pleasing to welcome the union back to #Blackpool and showcase the outstanding hospitality our town has to offer.
Conferences like this play a vital role in supporting our local economy, bringing thousands of visitors into the town, supporting local businesses, and helping to sustain jobs throughout the year.
I hope everyone attending Congress enjoys their time in Blackpool and takes the opportunity to experience everything our town has to offer.
#GMB26
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Jun 5
Blackpool Pride Festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend!Ā š³ļøāš
This weekendās events mark two decades of bringing local people and visitors together to celebrate under this yearās powerful, community-chosen theme, āOne Love, One Prideā.
Iāll be proud to march in the @BlackpoolPride Parade today, shoulder to shoulder with the LGBTQ community and allies.
Happy Pride Blackpool!
#PrideBlackpool
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Jun 5
Happy National Fish and Chip Day šš
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Blackpool played a big part in the rise of fish and chips as a seaside favourite. By the early 1900s, our promenade was lined with chip shops catering to thousands of visitors from industrial towns, helping make fish and chips the beloved British seaside classic it is today!
You will find them in the heart of every community of the UK and many of them are family-run and independent and we should support them ā I, for one, don't take much convincing.
As a Blackpool lad, Iāve had my fair share of fish and chips ā so itās only right to mark #NationalFishandChipsDay with a proper chippy tea, Iāll be having mine tonight! š“
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Jun 1
The government has taken a huge step forward in supporting small businesses, sole traders and freelancers with the largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years.
Blackpoolās small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. Our family-run B&Bs, cafes, tradespeople, freelancers and independent manufacturers create local jobs, keep our high streets alive and give young people opportunities close to home. š¤
Read more: chriswebb.org/news/29wi2od6vā¦
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Chris Webb MP retweeted
Great turnout from CWU activists for today's @labourunionsuk campaign day supporting @andy4makerfield
It seems Andy is gaining strong support throughout Makerfield.
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May 31
Great to join so many fellow Trade Unionists for the @labourunionsuk campaign day in #Makerfield today, supporting @andy4makerfield.
Trade union members are at the heart of our movement, standing up for working people and helping deliver positive change in our communities.
@CWUnews @UsdawUnion @GMB_union @AndreaEganGS @unisontheunion @unitetheunion @JoanneGSUsdaw @LucyMPowell @NWCWU @NorthWestUNISON @AndyBurnhamGM
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Chris Webb MP retweeted
May 29
Great article from @ChrisWebbMP. Chris has done fantastic work promoting employment and opportunity in Blackpool. His jobs fair is among the best of its kind in the country. Pleased to work with him on this agenda. telegraph.co.uk/business/202ā¦
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Chris Webb MP retweeted
May 28
Trying to work out who the Tories think this is, like:
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May 28
This week I wrote to the Office of Rail and Road to back Avanti West Coastās bid to restore and expand direct rail services between Blackpool North and London Euston.
Strong transport links are vital to supporting our townās growth and providing our residents with access to opportunities.
Iāve urged the ORR to approve these services without further delay and will keep pushing for the rail connections Blackpool deserves š
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May 27
š³ļøāā§ļø A joint statement from Chris Webb MP & @BeaversLorraine MP in solidarity with the trans community. š³ļøāā§ļø
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May 26
RT @attorneygeneral: The sentences of all three boys convicted in the Fordingbridge rape case are being referred to the Court of Appeal undā¦
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May 26
Blackpool is ready for a huge summer and following the Chancellorās announcement of the Great British Summer Savings scheme I asked her to come and see it for herself. š¼
In a real boost for families and for our tourism sector, from 25 June to 1 September, VAT will be cut from 20% to 5% on childrenās meals in restaurants, childrenās tickets for cinemas, theatres and concerts and entry to attractions including theme parks, museums, zoos, soft play centres and adventure parks. š¢
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May 26
That means cheaper days out for families and more support for the businesses that keep our town going.
Alongside that, every child aged 5 to 15 in England will get free bus travel throughout August on participating local services.
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May 26
As Chair of the @APPGHandT, Iāve been pushing for support for towns like Blackpool because our local economy depends on a strong visitor economy.
This support means more people enjoying everything Blackpool has to offer this summer while helping local businesses grow and create jobs. āļø
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May 25
Enjoyed the sunny weather out campaigning for @andy4makerfield this morning.
Great response for Andy in Hindley Ward where #TeamBlackpool campaigned. Lots asking for posters and Garden Stakes.
Now back home and enjoying a nice cold beer in the garden šŗ
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