DWP urged to consider providing dedicated financial help for people on a low income living alone Using an online benefits calculator is the quickest way to check for unclaimed financial support. Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023
Older people 'more punctual, reliable and able to spell', Tory MP Michael Fabricant says Michael Fabricant urged the government to do more to support older people back into work Wales Online · Mar 6, 2023
Older people tend to be more punctual and able to spell, says Tory MP Michael Fabricant listed the qualities of adults aged 50 and over as he urged the Government to do more to support them back into employment. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
DWP refuses to publish report 'clearing minister' over £5k from secretive group Officials have refused to release details of a probe into DWP minister Guy Opperman's donation from a 'dining club' linked to a firm where he gave speeches Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023
Restoration plan agreed for Grade-II listed walled garden in Prudhoe The site has fallen into disrepair prompting a regeneration scheme to be drawn up involving Homes England and Gentoo Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2023
Delight as levelling up bid for Hexham to Corbridge cycleway accepted Hexham, Corbridge and Bedlington will benefit from new active travel schemes while a project to improve Ashington town centre missed out on cash Chronicle Live · Jan 24, 2023
New update for people on legacy benefits who fail to make a claim for Universal Credit before deadline People will have three months from the date o n the managed migration letter to make a claim for Universal Credit. Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023
DWP shares new measures to help older people remain in and return to work People over 50 claiming Universal Credit are to receive more intensive and tailored support to find work. Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023
Hexham constituency suffers huge fall in real wages according to Labour analysis The party's analysis said real wages had fallen by 22% since 2010 Chronicle Live · Jan 10, 2023
DWP Universal Credit claimants hit as sanctions rise by 250% amid claims they are 'back with a vengeance' Jobcentres told to 'up their game' and increase the number of penalties handed out for missing meetings, MP tells debate Chronicle Live · Jan 5, 2023
Hexham MP tells Question Time audience 'money is tight' when quizzed on strikes Guy Opperman appeared on Question Time in Bishop Auckland on Thursday Chronicle Live · Dec 9, 2022
MP explains why he was opposed coal mines in his constituency - but backs one in Cumbria Michael Gove controversially gave the green light for plans to create the first deep coal mine in the UK for decades Chronicle Live · Dec 9, 2022
Minister calls on public to 'boycott Netflix' over Harry and Meghan series Legislation is also being proposed that could eventually strip the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of their royal titles Wales Online · Dec 9, 2022
MP calls for Harry and Meghan to be stripped of Duke and Duchess of Sussex roytal titles Prince Harry has been accused of "attacking" the monarchy as the couple release their new Netflix documentary Manchester Evening News · Dec 9, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022 Tory MP plots law change to strip Harry and Meghan of their royal titles Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely asked why Harry continues to use his title of Duke, while 'at the same time trashes the institution of monarchy and his family'
Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022 BBC Question Time: Tory MP calls for Netflix boycott over 'irrelevant' Harry and Meghan A Tory minister has described Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as "utterly irrelevant" to the United Kingdom and has urged the public to "boycott Netflix" after their series landed
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022 Question Time: Meghan and Harry are ‘utterly irrelevant to this country’, minister says Tory MP said he plans to bring forward proposed legislation that could eventually strip the Sussexes of their royal titles
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022 Harry and Meghan branded ‘troubled couple’ who are ‘irrelevant’ to UK - OLD A Tory MP said he plans to bring forward proposed legislation that could eventually strip the Sussexes of their royal titles.
Daily Record · Nov 30, 2022 New DWP drive to help people aged 50 and over re-join the jobs market McDonald’s is actively working with a Jobcentre in England to help fill vacancies with older people.
Chronicle Live · Nov 30, 2022 Hexham MP Guy Opperman claims £28,000 in travel expenses - the most of any Tory MP Mr Opperman claimed £28,789 in travel expenses in the financial year 2021 -2022
Chronicle Live · Oct 23, 2022 North East Conservatives MPs split on Rishi Sunak or Boris Johnson for Prime Minister By Sunday afternoon, four of the 11 Tories in Northumberland, County Durham and Teesside declared support for Sunak, four for Johnson, three were to be confirmed
Chronicle Live · Oct 23, 2022 Rishi Sunak joins race to become UK Prime Minister The Richmond MP and former chancellor, whose backers include Hexham MP Guy Opperman, pledged to bring 'integrity, professionalism and accountability'
Chronicle Live · Oct 21, 2022 Northumberland Tory MP backs Boris Johnson to return as Prime Minister after Liz Truss exit Two other North East Tory MPs have backed Rishi Sunak - but Boris Johnson is being tipped for a sensational return to Number 10
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2022 Tory hopefuls in dash to win over MPs by Monday as race for No 10 hots up The sprint to be Britain’s 57th Prime Minister was in full flow on Friday as contenders raced to get crucial early momentum.
Chronicle Live · Oct 15, 2022 Hexham MP talks of baby loss and calls for paid parental leave during Baby Loss Awareness Week Hexham MP Guy Opperman opened up to TalkTV about the loss of his twin boys two years ago