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Inheritance Tax thresholds rise for North Northumberland farmers
After more than a year of advocating hard for change, I’m very pleased to see that the Government has listened and is making a big change to Inheritance Tax thresholds (IHT).
North Northumberland Christmas Appeal brings kindness to many
Generosity like no otherAppeal is huge success as people of North Northumberland rally to help local children Hundreds of gifts collected Honoured to Serve North Northumberland. My last column of the year, surrounded by gifts….
Extra £100 MILLION for NCC
I’m delighted that Northumberland County Council (NCC) will get £100m more than expected from Labour in a new funding deal. This means more money for schools, streets, and parks.
£75m for Local Buses
David Smith MP has today backed the Labour Government’s plan to deliver faster, cheaper and more reliable buses with £75m funding for the North-East Combined Authority.
‘There’s still time’ on IHT
Today I asked the Government to look at other IHT options to protect local farmers. They need stability and want fairness.
The Budget will ‘cut the cost of living’ for families
The MP for North Northumberland has welcomed a £150 cut in energy bills and other announcements in the 2025 Budget to help local families.
My latest statement on dualling the A1
People will understandably be disappointed by the revocation of the Development Consent Order (DCO) – confirmed earlier this year. However the reality is that dualling was never going to happen under the last Government.
Responding to Council Funding Claims
Northumberland County Council is getting more money than before from Labour Govt. Their claims about future funding don’t hold up.
Asking Govt to ‘take another look’ at IHT changes
Today I gave my support to family farms in Parliament by asking the Government to ‘take another look’ at options for the proposed inheritance tax changes.