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Olympic success will have lasting legacy for swimming in Worcester
With the action underway at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, and following the gold medal win for Team GB’s Adam Peaty in in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke, and Tom Daley and Matty Lee in the Men’s Synchronised 10m Platform, Worcester MP...
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£19.6 million of government investment has the potential to transform Worcester
Worcester is set to receive nearly £20 million as part of the Conservative government’s Stronger...
Read MoreGreat British Rail has the potential to be great news for Worcester
Britain is set to create a new public railway operator called Great British Railways (GBR) in what has been described as the biggest rail reform in twenty five years. Worcester MP Robin Walker has welcomed the move, arguing it...
Read MoreEducation and skills support announced in Queen’s Speech
The government set out their plans for the forthcoming year in the Queen’s Speech today. Among the announcements was major support for the nation’s recovery from the Covid pandemic, building on the progress made so far to level...
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Vote Conservative ahead of local elections
Tomorrow, on the 6th of May, people across Worcestershire will get the chance to secure real...
Read MoreRobin pays tribute to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh
Worcester’s MP has paid tribute to HRH the late Duke of Edinburgh and recalled his visit to the faithful city during the Queen’s diamond jubilee in 2012 to open the Hive. The Worcester MP, Robin Walker has spoken of his three...
Read More£1.66 million funding boost to support cultural and heritage sites in Worcester
Culture and heritage organisations in Worcester will receive £1.66 million to support iconic cultural and heritage organisations and independent cinemas as they reopen and recover from coronavirus. This is part of the £400...
Read MorePay rise for 221,000 workers across the West Midlands
221,000 workers in the West Midlands have received a pay increase this year thanks to increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage brought in by the Conservative Government. The rate rises include a 2.2 per...
Read More£90,121 funding boost to help local high streets reopen
Improvements can be made to Worcester high street to help them safely and successfully open after lockdown thanks to Government funding. A total of £56 million will be invested through the new Welcome Back Fund to help councils...
Read MoreAction to help Young Carers in Worcester
Local MP Robin Walker has called on businesses in Worcester to help young carers into work to mark Young Carers Action Day. Robin met with a group of young carers on Friday (March 12th) in a meeting organised by the organisation...
Read More6655 Worcester jobs backed by exports
New research released today (March 10) estimates nearly 6.5 million jobs in the UK are supported by exports, including 12.8% of jobs in Worcester. The report lifts the lid on the value of exporting-led jobs to the UK economy and...
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Robin Walker hails A&E upgrade for Worcestershire Royal – long campaign delivers £15m upgrade to transform emergency care
Worcester’s local MP Robin Walker has welcomed the news of a £15 million investment into...
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