Rugby MP Mark Pawsey has urged residents to follow the Government advice during the Coronavirus outbreak as the government sets out unprecedented measures to support businesses and families during this time.

With the Prime Minister Boris Johnson today confirming in Parliament that HS2 will go ahead, I asked the PM to ensure that Rugby retains the existing fast services on the West Coast Mainline, which is vital for attracting new businesses and investment to our local economy.

Mark raised in Parliament the difficulty claimants with progressive conditions can face during re-assessment for PIP and ESA claims.

Mark raises the challenges of Rugby Gymnastics Club in delivering a much needed new world class facility. Thousands of local youngsters have started gymnastics there & a new site would let even more do so.

I know how important delivering the right services at Rugby's great Hospital of St Cross is as our town grows. Supporting our NHS is at the top of the Government's priorities and I will work to ensure that Rugby gets its fair share during this Parliament.

Mark

Tomorrow Parliament will meet on a Saturday for only the third time since the Second World War for what will be one of the most important votes in our nation’s history. This will be to give effect to the referendum of 2016 and set out the basis for the UK to leave the European Union.

The present Parliamentary session has been the longest since the seventeenth century and has been consumed by the Brexit debate.

A campaign to secure recognition for Second World War veterans who served in Japan and the Far East by commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Victory over Japan Day has been raised in Parliament by local MP Mark Pawsey.

Mark Pawsey MP has praised the great work of Rugby charity Futures Unlocked after they were awarded the Queen’s Voluntary Service Award and called on the Government to do more to help prisoners find work before they are released.

Last week Parliament debated the ambitious proposals to end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040. During this debate, I was very pleased to be able to talk about the ways in which Rugby is helping to drive this change in the automotive sector.