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Jason McCartney MP summarises the Health Secretary's response to COVID-19, (coronavirus) and offers advice for constituents.

Proud to have hosted The Woodland Trust reception in Parliament. Plans for the Northern Forest are not only good in helping to tackle climate change but will also play a future role in flood management.

Jason spoke in Parliament about a few of the benefits that HS2 will bring to Huddersfield and the Colne Valley.

As the clean up after Storm Ciara begins Jason called for a serious review of planning policies which are increasing the instances of flash floods - we can’t just keep tarmacing and paving over our greenfields!

Jason joined the Woodland Trust in calling for Councils to have Emergency Tree Plans and to ensure new developments have a minimum of 30% tree canopy cover.

After a series of burglaries, car thefts and anti social behaviour incidents, Jason welcomed the hundreds of new Police Officers being recruited by West Yorkshire Police whilst good local Neighbourhood Watch Schemes can also play an important role in making our community safer.

Jason was appalled to hear that Lloyds are set to close their branch in Holmfirth in April.  Jason raised it in Parliament yesterday and will be meeting a Senior Director next week.

As the Government is meeting to decide the future of HS2, Jason called for wide-ranging rail investment across our area to increase capacity and improve reliability.

As part of Village Halls Week, Jason McCartney MP made a visit to see the exciting plans to completely refurbish Holme Village Community Centre.

Jason McCartney visited Bower Roebuck in New Mill, who have just had their best ever year producing England’s Finest Fabrics for the likes of Burberry, Alexander McQueen & Christian Dior.