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Targeted Levy on Online Gambling
I’m calling for the abolition of the two-child benefit cap because it’s holding too many families back. We live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet far too many children are growing up in poverty.

Paul Foster
24 minutes ago1 min read


Meeting Lancashire MP's about Local Government Reorganisation
It was good to meet with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Steve Reed MP and Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP last week to discuss Local Government reorganisation.

Paul Foster
Sep 231 min read


The first phase of the Leyland Town Deal
I’m absolutely delighted to see the structure of the new social housing on Quin Street starting to peep over the construction fencing!.
It's the first phase of the Leyland Town Deal, helping to drive forward the councils ambitious plans that will transform our town centre for generations to come.

Paul Foster
Sep 221 min read


Wellfield Academy Visit
I had a brilliant time visiting Wellfield Academy this morning and meeting both students and staff.

Paul Foster
Sep 191 min read


Heskin Village Hall receives Morrisons Foundation
I was really pleased to be back at Heskin Village Hall today to present them with a cheque from the Morrisons Foundation for £5,500 which is going to help with vital repairs and upgrades so the community can enjoy the hall for years to come.

Paul Foster
Sep 181 min read


Hillsborough Law
I’m wearing my Hillsborough badge today to honour those who were so tragically taken too soon, those still living with the pain of that day, and the people who have campaigned tirelessly to ensure nothing like it ever happens again.

Paul Foster
Sep 171 min read


Local Government Reorganisation in Lancashire
If you get confused about which council does what in Lancashire, you’re not alone, it’s a mindboggling maze.

Paul Foster
Sep 41 min read


Leyland Cricket Club Visit
This week I had the opportunity to visit the fantastic facilities at Leyland Cricket Club on Fox Lane, with some very special guests.

Paul Foster
Aug 221 min read


GCSE Result Day
Today is GCSE results day and I hope all the young people who picked their results up across South Ribble got what they deserved, through hard work and dedication.

Paul Foster
Aug 211 min read


Am I Your MP
Constituencies can be confusing! You might live in South Ribble Borough, but that doesn’t always mean you’re in the South Ribble constituency because boundaries don’t always match up. Also, you might like in part of Chorley yet be in the South Ribble constituency.

Paul Foster
Aug 171 min read


Honouring 80 Years Since Victory Over Japan
Today marks 80 years since Victory over Japan Day—an historic moment that brought the Second World War to its close, though at an unimaginable cost.

Paul Foster
Aug 151 min read


Spotlight on British Aerospace Excellence: BAE Systems, Warton
I had the privilege of visiting BAE Systems Air in Warton—an inspiring experience that showcased the very best of British aerospace innovation. I met with the incredibly skilled workforce driving forward our national defence capabilities and toured their world-class facilities.

Paul Foster
Aug 151 min read


Croston Flood Summit
After visiting Croston on New Year’s Day and witnessing first-hand the devastation caused by the flooding to people’s homes and the disruption to their families it became a personal priority of mine to ensure everything possible was being done to prevent it from happening again.

Paul Foster
Jul 313 min read


Letter: The Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza
As a dad, I cannot begin to imagine the horror of watching your child starve or be caught in conflict while simply trying to find food.
What we are witnessing in Gaza is utterly inhumane. My constituents across South Ribble have written to me in their hundreds, demanding action and I agree with them.
I’ve written to the Foreign Secretary urging immediate steps to protect civilians, ensure aid is delivered, and support a lasting path to peace.

Paul Foster
Jul 252 min read


A Boost for Local Jobs as Typhoon Exports Take Flight
With hundreds of South Ribble residents employed at BAE Systems in Samlesbury and Warton, where the world-class Typhoon fighter jet is assembled, it’s fantastic to see a major step forward in the aircraft’s export to Türkiye.

Paul Foster
Jul 221 min read


Green light for A582 improvements and West Coast Main Line upgrades on track
Having driven that route regularly myself, and having heard countless concerns during my time as Leader of the Council, I understand just how frustrating the congestion can be.
What’s more, as someone who now commutes by train more often, I’ve seen first-hand the delays hardworking people face just trying to get to and from work. So, improvements on the West Coast Main Line (North) are also very welcome.

Paul Foster
Jul 101 min read


Help Shape a Safer Lancashire for Women and Girls
Every single day, around 3,000 crimes related to Violence Against Women and Girls are recorded across the UK. It’s a shocking statistic and one we must not accept as normal.
To tackle this issue head-on, the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a county-wide survey to hear directly from women and girls about their experiences, concerns, and ideas for change.

Paul Foster
Jul 81 min read


Statement: Welfare Reforms - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill: Second Reading
𝖶𝗁𝗂𝗅𝗌𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝖼𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝖿𝗈𝗋𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗐𝖾𝗅𝖿𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗌𝗒𝗌𝗍𝖾𝗆 𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝖻𝗌𝗈𝗅𝗎𝗍𝖾𝗅𝗒 𝗇𝖾𝖼𝖾𝗌𝗌𝖺𝗋𝗒, 𝖨 𝗁𝖺𝖽 𝖺 𝗇𝗎𝗆𝖻𝖾𝗋 𝗈𝖿 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗌 𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝖾𝗅𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖽𝗋𝖺𝖿𝗍 𝗅𝖾𝗀𝗂𝗌𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗌 𝗂𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖾𝖽.

Paul Foster
Jul 13 min read


Statement: The Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Statement from Paul Foster MP
The Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
After much reflection, I have concluded that I cannot, in good conscience, vote in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in its current form.
I firmly believe in the fundamental principles behind this Bill. I am pro-choice, and I hold a deep conviction that if someone is enduring immense pain and distress.

Paul Foster
Jun 202 min read


Crime and Policing Bill Update
Last year, I stood up in Parliament and spoke about the scourge of knife crime blighting communities up and down the country — not least here in South Ribble.
That’s why I’m pleased to see tougher action on knife crime set out in the new Crime and Policing Bill, which is currently at Report Stage in Parliament.

Paul Foster
Jun 183 min read
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