John has appeared on ITV news to discuss the low number of births at Weston Hospital. 170 babies were born there last year but the NHS says the unit should see around 500 births a year to allow midwives to maintain their clinical expertise. Dr Mary Backhouse, Chair of North…
Read MoreTheresa May has announced the government will publish a draft bill next week to put a price cap on energy bills. Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference today, the Prime Minister said the government will take action to fix the broken energy market. She said: “Because the energy market punishes…
Read MoreFollowing the announcement of an extra £2billion investment into social care, The Weston Mercury & North Somerset Times asked Weston’s MP, John Penrose, his thoughts on whether this is enough or whether more investment is needed … John said: “The £2billion extra cash is an important step in the right…
Read MoreA QUARTER of all Tory MPs will today demand Theresa May delivers on her election promise to cap energy bills. The 76 say No10 has watered down the pledge by asking regulator Ofgem to come up with a solution to rising bills instead. Their letter heaps further pressure on the…
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