Weston MP Celebrates Victory in long-running campaign for fairer health funding

John Penrose, Weston’s MP, is celebrating victory in his long-running campaign for fairer local health funding. For years, North Somerset’s health services got less cash per person than places like Bristol. The latest announcement puts North Somerset GPs, hospitals, and community nursing within 1% of what they should be getting,…

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Mercury interview John about local employment

Hundreds of jobs, apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities will be up for grabs next week at Weston-super-Mare Jobs Fair. The event is organised by Weston MP John Penrose and will take place at Weston College Conference Centre, in Lower Church Road, on Tuesday from 3-7pm. Mr Penrose today offers an insight…

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