After 14 years of Conservative austerity, Labour is putting money back into our local services. The government has decided to give a £310 million cash injection (a 27% increase) for Lancashire County Council and an additional £1.3 million for West Lancashire Borough Council.

Did you spot my monthly column in the Ormskirk Advertiser? I discuss the action this Labour government is taking on the cost of living. From reducing energy bills to increasing the minimum wage, read the article to find out how this budget will help residents in West Lancs.

Last week was another busy one, working hard for constituents in West Lancs. Here is just some of what I achieved.

There are too many NEET young people in West Lancashire. We are changing that - with 350,000 new workplace and training opportunities and a Jobs Guarantee for 18-21 year olds who are long-term unemployment. We are investing in the futures of our young people 💪

If you’re local to Digmoor, why not pop along to West Lancashire Borough Council’s ‘Celebrate Digmoor’ day on Tuesday 16th December? This is being held at Digmoor Shopping Parade, WN8 9HR and is being supported by funding from the government. Full details are on the flyer 🎄

Here are just a few highlights from last week, as MP for West Lancs...

Calling primary schools in West Lancs: applications are now open for the next wave of Breakfast Clubs! Find out if your school is eligible and apply here: Home - https://free-breakfast-clubs.education.gov.uk/ You have until Friday 5 December to apply, so don’t hesitate to be in with a chance.

Don’t forget to share your views on the Lancashire Combined County Authority’s draft Local Transport Plan. The survey ends on Sunday 30 November Draft Local Transport Plan: https://www.lancashire-cca.gov.uk/.../supporting-documents Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Local-Transport-Plan

A few highlights from last week, from helping a constituent who had been a victim of fraud, to planting a tree in a local school.

Since my election I’ve heard from residents in West Lancs about speeding and dangerous driving, particularly in the rural areas. I’m so proud to be backing Labour’s upcoming Road Safety Strategy which will reduce deaths on our roads and make them safer for all.

This is what a Labour government achieves 💪 I am so proud to be part of this Labour government, bringing in life-saving changes for ordinary working families.

Swipe to see just some of my work over the past 2 weeks for West Lancashire ➡️

I’m proud that the Government’s Hillsborough Law passed its second reading yesterday. This law is a direct result of decades of campaigning by survivors and families of the 97 who lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster.

Here is some of what I achieved for my constituents last week - from debts being cleared to fighting for funding for West Lancs.

I’m delighted that the Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent this week, meaning stronger rights for private renters across England, including an end to no-fault evictions and the right to challenge unfair rent increases. 🏠 I know this law will protect the rights of many of my constituents.

A great first day at the @make2ndscount.bsky.social UK summit for secondary breast cancer patients, a highlight being @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social sharing her experience of living with sbc.

🚨 The Simonswood Stink is making some of my constituents physically sick. This has gone on for years—and it's totally unacceptable. With @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social, I’ve written to Lancashire County Council requesting an urgent meeting. The Council and Environment Agency must fix this problem now.

I met with my neighbouring MP @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social to discuss the vile smell that repeatedly descends on Kirkby from a waste facility site. We are determined to work together with our councils and the Environment Agency to solve this. I will keep constituents up to date.

Great to be out on the #LabourDoorstep today with @lisanandymp.bsky.social for our great candidate Nikki Hennessey. People telling us they are sticking with @teamlabouruk.bsky.social

Liverpool City Region is showing great leadership with @metromayorsteve.bsky.social working to end new HIV cases by 2030. Great that @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social today announced an extra £1.5m to extend the national prevention programme. Let’s end new HIV cases by 2030. @thtorguk.bsky.social

My January newsletter is now live on my website. Take a look to see how I’ve been working for West Lancashire at home and in Parliament. Sign up to receive my newsletter straight to your inbox every month.

Pensioners in France pay £2000 for health insurance, a model Nigel Farage says he’s considering. Today, Reform’s Chair wouldn’t rule that out either.

Great to be out talking to local residents in Burscough with West Lancs Labour 🌹 today. Blue skies and great conversations.

Over 4,000 nurseries, schools and colleges have joined the #EducationNaturePark to improve biodiversity and tackle climate change. Great to join the Nature Park Schools Forum at Natural History Museum to see how children are shaping the future of this brilliant programme

North East Mayor @kimmcguinness.bsky.social has launched a public consultation on local transport in the region. Complete the survey now to share your views. 🚌📝 Open until midnight on the 26th January. www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/localtranspo... #localtransport #shareyourviews #northeast #newcastle

Make 2nds Count are hosting roundtable events this spring to understand the barriers faced by secondary breast cancer patients in accessing clinical trials. If you are, or know, oncologists, breast care nurses in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Cardiff, please share with them.

Since announcing my diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer a few weeks ago I’ve become increasingly aware of how misunderstood the condition is. So I want to debunk a few misconceptions: 1/7 (short posts!)

Thank you @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social for attending the drop in and showing your support. The sooner we can get people resentanced the better.

I want to give you an update on my health. www.youtube.com/shorts/e6pkX...

So proud to sit behind the safeguarding minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social and Home Secretary @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social today to support the statement on Child Sexual Exploitation & Abuse. These women are driving real action to tackle these appalling crimes with sincerity, dignity and resolve.

Today the Prime Minister will announce concrete plans to put the NHS on the road to recovery. This is a government for the long term and getting our NHS back to long term health. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Successive governments have failed on social care. It’s not a shortage of good ideas that’s the problem, but a shortage of good politics. Today that changes with Louise Casey. Britain has a social care crisis. Here’s how we’ll work together to fix it 👇🏻 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Today Stephen Kinnock and I announce the biggest funding for hospices in a generation: £100 million for improving buildings, kit and technology £26 million grant for children and young people’s hospices An early Christmas present for hospices that do a wonderful job for families.

Today the government sets out the Provisional Local Gov Finance Settlement worth £69bn 👨‍⚕️3.7bn for social care 📈600m Recovery Grant in areas of deprivation 🧑‍🏫£1bn extra for SEND 🚜New access to Rural Service Delivery Grants Fixing the foundations of local public services www.gov.uk/government/n...

My December newsletter is now live on my website! Take a look to see all the ways I’ve been working for you in Westminster and here in West Lancashire. And don’t forget to sign up to receive my newsletter directly to your inbox each month! www.ashleydalton.uk/2024/12/12/d...

Today we publish our Action Plan to deliver clean power by 2030. ✅ Households protected from the rollercoaster of fossil fuel markets ✅ Unlocking £40 billion of investment a year ✅ Reindustrialising Britain with thousands of new, good jobs www.gov.uk/government/n...

Obesity robs our kids of the best possible start in life, sets them up for a lifetime of health problems, and costs the NHS billions. This Government is taking action now to end the targeting of junk food ads at kids, across both TV and online. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gove...

Saw this ad on the tube. What’s missing from this picture?

This afternoon I voted against the assisted dying Bill. I did so because I was not convinced that it sufficiently safeguards the most vulnerable members of society. I look forward to seeing what amendments my colleagues secure to the Bill before it returns for third reading.

📲MP for a week! This game is aimed at young people to give them a virtual taste of life as an MP and the range of roles a Member of Parliament has. Share with schools or groups who would like to have a go ⬇️ learning.parliament.uk/mp-for-a-wee... UK Parliament Week (18-24 November) #UKPW

Never forget. Never again.

It's full steam ahead on the Labour government's Warm Homes Plan: 🏡 Up to 300,000 households to benefit from home upgrades. ✅ Removing the 1m rule for heat pump installations. ⬆️ £295m boost to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme next year. 💰 Plans to make boilers and heat pumps more efficient to cut bills.

I’ve launched my new monthly newsletter so that you can stay up to date with how I’m representing you in Parliament and here in West Lancashire. You can even sign up to receive it in your inbox each month on the link below! www.ashleydalton.uk/monthly-news...