John Healey MP has welcomed formal confirmation from Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson MP that Swinton Academy will be rebuilt, after years of campaigning for the school’s inclusion in the national [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, and Defence Secretary, John Healey says South Yorkshire’s economy will be boosted by the launch of a pioneering defence programme - backed as part of a [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP John Healey has written to the Education Secretray asking her to clarify plans to rebuild Swinton Academy. The school was originally earmarked for a new build [...]
John Healey, MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, has welcomed the Government’s landmark expansion of 30 hours’ funded childcare, calling it “a game-changer” for working families locally with the new offer [...]
John Healey MP is backing a major expansion of the cadets across Yorkshire as the Government launches a new cadets campaign backed with £70 million new funding. The new ‘30 [...]
In the summer of 2023, a new day time bus service was introduced for Wentworth after a successful campaign led by MP John Healey and Wentworth Parish Council. This new [...]
Homebuyers are £1,000 better off on their mortgage thanks to the new Government, analysis has found. Since the election, interest rates have been cut five times, showing stability has returned [...]
After advocating on behalf of local hospices Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, has welcomed the announcement that families will see further improvements in end-of-life care as the government releases [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, has welcomed the lifting of HS2 safeguarding restrictions across parts of Rotherham and Doncaster including Bramley, Ravenfield, Hooton Roberts and Old Denaby. In a [...]
The Government has confirmed it will launch a statutory inquiry into the violent confrontation between police and picketers at Orgreave 41 years ago. Chaired by the Bishop of Sheffield, The [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP and Defence Secretary, John Healey, met with the Vulcan to the Sky Trust to speak with them about the charity, and its work preserving the iconic [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP John Healey saw first hand how the government’s Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme is helping to improve sporting opportunities locally. Parkgate Astro, run by Rotherham United Community [...]
A leading Wath based printing company invited Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, to view their new rooftop solar panels which are set to help the firm provide over a [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP John Healey has welcomed the news that plans for the new Rotherham Gateway railway station have taken a major step forward. It’s after South Yorkshire Mayoral [...]
Veterans across South Yorkshire will benefit from VALOUR, the Government’s new £50m support system giving former members of the Armed Forces greater access to tailored support. Veterans throughout the North [...]
John Healey says the government has “a determination to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve, who have served, and Forces families” at the start of Armed Forces Week. [...]
Almost three million more households, including 210,000 more families across Yorkshire and the Humber, will get support to pay their energy bills next winter, as the government confirms additional cost [...]
Almost £500,000 has been awarded to groups across the Rawmarsh and Conisbrough constituency as part of the government’s latest funding through the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme. Four groups have been [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, raised a glass of Chantry’s latest beer to celebrate Beer Day Britian. The Parkgate based brewery has brewed Bailey Bridge Pale Ale to commemorate [...]
Defence Secretary, John Healey and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte toured Sheffield Forgemasters, which manufactures specialist steel parts used in critical defence programmes, including nuclear-grade steel components for the Royal [...]
Yorkshire Water has been banned, with immediate effect, from handing out unfair bonuses to senior bosses. The move comes after the government brought in tough new legislation as part of [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, has today (05.06.2025) come out in support of the government’s plans to deliver a free nutritious meal every school day for over five thousand [...]
Job Title: Caseworker Closing Date: 6 June 2025 Working For: John Healey MP (Rawmarsh and Consibrough) Location: Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Salary: £23,000 to £35,000 Length of Contract: Permanent Job Details: [...]
John Healey MP has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it has spearheaded the largest increase in criminal action against water companies in history. A record 81 criminal investigations into water [...]
John Healey got to see first-hand how government funding for new school-based nurseries is set to help families in Denaby. The Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP visited St Albans Catholic Primary [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, has welcomed plans to ensure almost one million more young people will have access to mental health support in school this year. It’s as [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP John Healey has welcomed news that patients in Rawmarsh are set to benefit from the Government’s plans to upgrade and refurbish GP surgeries across the country. [...]
This week marks a truly historic anniversary – 80 years since the Allied victory in Europe during World War Two. To commemorate the occasion Spitfires, Hurricanes, and Lancaster bombers soared [...]
John Healey MP joined the official opening of “The Hub”, a new community centre in Rotherham, alongside Rotherham Titans’ players, trustees and volunteers. John was given a tour of the [...]
John Healey has written to the Sports Minister, Lisa Nandy MP, outlining his support for an Independent Football Regulator. The Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP has met with Rotherham United COO, [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP John Healey visited a pioneering drone technology provider based at Dearne Valley College to see first-hand how they are advancing drone solutions and inspiring the next [...]
Millions of pounds of investment has been announced today by the South Yorkshire Mayor (Wednesday 9 April) to support the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), with plans forecasted to [...]
Families in Denaby will soon benefit from new nursery places. It’s as St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School has been announced as part of the government’s new scheme to [...]
John Healey MP joined Persimmon Homes and local councillors to officially open the new show home at the Brampton Vale development in Rotherham. The visit included a tour of the [...]
Local Wath MP John Healey spoke with Esports students at Dearne Valley College about how their skills can lead to jobs in the defence sector. Gamers and coders are being [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, has paid tribute to the ‘truly remarkable’ Women of Wentworth Woodhouse. During a visit to the Grade I listed country house John heard about [...]
Thousands of small businesses in the UK will receive new government support to ensure they benefit from the historic decision to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP. This investment [...]
Government plans to fortify UK steelmaking were welcomed by John Healey as a crucial step to protect the proud industrial heritage in communities like Rotherham and grow the economy. The [...]
John Healey has praised the work of Edlington’s Helping Hands during a recent visit. The Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP spoke with workers, volunteers and members of the community that use [...]
John Healey MP was able to witness the benefits of breakfast clubs first-hand during a visit to Rawmarsh Thorogate school ahead of the rollout of free breakfast clubs for children [...]
The Masters Snooker may have recently crowned its winner but a disability group In Parkgate is encouraging people with both physical and mental disabilities to get involved in the game. [...]
Denaby MP, John Healey, visited Senior Architectural Systems to see their award winning and innovative window system and hear about their work to equip young people with the essential skills [...]
Local MP, John Healey, called into Morley Place Academy last week to take part in their Fridays for the Future assembly. He spoke with Y3 and Y4 pupils about his [...]
Families and children across Rotherham and Doncaster are set to receive a significant boost in early years support thanks to £126 million Government investment. Families will be able to access [...]
John Healey MP has welcomed government plans to help rebuild the UK’s steel sector with the launch of a new Steel Council during a visit to one of the oldest [...]
GPs across Rotherham and Doncaster will be able to spend more time treating patients under the government’s proposed reforms to general practice which will bring back the family doctor and [...]
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John Healey has announced the winner of his Christmas Card Competition for 2024. The Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP revealed the winner at a special assembly at Castle Academy in Conisbrough. [...]
LGBT veterans will receive up to £70,000 each to acknowledge the historic wrongs they experienced in the Armed Forces – with the Government increasing the total amount available for payments [...]
John Healey has paid tribute to all those involved in Rotherham’s long running Christmas Toy Appeal. The local MP visited the appeal’s warehouse in Parkgate and helped volunteers put together [...]
John Healey MP joined fellow Doncaster and Bassetlaw MPs and Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones to see the first flight for two years land back at Doncaster Airport. The aviation and [...]
2,264 former mineworkers across Rawmarsh and Conisbrough constituency receive first pension increase as Government ends the injustice of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme 2,264 mineworkers and their families across the Rawmarsh [...]
Rawmarsh and Consibrough MP John Healey visited Metalysis’ manufacturing centre in Wath. The company is a global leader in producing solid-state metal and alloy powders which are used in a [...]
As you will know over the last two years, I have put forward the case that our Manvers Holiday Inn Hotel is totally unsuited for use as asylum accommodation. I [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, visited Rotherham’s world leading security fencing manufacturer, ZND, at its factory in Parkgate. The company manufactures temporary fence panels, barriers, hoarding and other associated [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP and Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, recently called in to wish Fred Adamson a happy 105th birthday. Fred is a Conisbrough veteran who served [...]
John Healey MP with Usdaw representative and Wath-upon-Dearne Tesco worker Janine Bowler Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, says the new government will protect shopworkers with tough new [...]
John Healey says he is “proud” that the Labour government has ended the historic injustice of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme. 2,264 former mineworkers across the Rawmarsh and Conisbrough constituency will [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP John Healey officially unveiled two Poppy Buses at Stagecoach’s bus depot in Rawmarsh as part of the company’s remembrance tributes. The Secretary of State for Defence [...]
John Healey has officially opened JTL’s brand new training centre on Manvers Industrial estate. The Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP was given a tour of the charity’s newest, and largest training [...]
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, visited Rotherham and Doncaster Radio’s new studios and heard about the work they’re doing to support the community across the borough. The stations moved [...]
The new Labour Government will tackle the crisis in Armed Forces recruitment by ending outdated and unnecessary entry requirements and improving the path into the forces for new recruits. The [...]
A new temporary Banking Hub has officially opened its doors in Montgomery Hall in Wath upon Dearne. The opening took place on Friday 20th September with local MP, John Healey, [...]
John Healey MP with local RBL members and the First Poppy bus at Cortonwood Retail Park Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP and Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, [...]
John Healey, with Conisbrough Practice Group Practice and Citizens Advice Doncaster Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, spoke with the Operations Manager and Advisor from Citizens Advice (CA) [...]
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The violence at the Manvers Holiday Inn was truly shocking to see. Our thoughts are with the injured police officers, who showed real bravery in dealing with the disorder. Our [...]
We are all keen to get Doncaster Sheffield Airport reopened as soon as possible. We know how much it means to our residents, businesses and the wider South Yorkshire region. [...]
It was the honour of my life today to stand at the despatch box in the House of Commons as the government’s Defence Secretary. Accountability is a central tenet to [...]
A new mental health support programme has launched for young people at Unity Boxing Centre in Parkgate. Box to Beat It is a 12-week programme run in association with England [...]
I’m very concerned to see the Post Office have published their unplanned branch closure letter on their website announcing our Brampton Post Office is set to close on Saturday [...]
It is an honour to have been asked to serve as Secretary of State for Defence and to have the chance to work with our Armed Forces and civilian defence [...]
People across the country voted for change. Thank you to all those who have given me their backing. The hard work starts now, both locally and in government. I never [...]
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, says it’s vital that the next generation remember those we have lost to war during War Graves Week. War Graves Week is the annual [...]
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, invited Head of Operations at England Boxing, Avoen Perryman, to see how Unity Boxing in Parkgate is linking up with the community and providing [...]
New figures from the House of Commons Library show that the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust last hit its target - to treat patients within 18 weeks – in November 2019. [...]
England is in the grips of a deadly crisis in youth mental health while the government continues to deny the problem, says Wentworth and Dearne MP John Healey. It comes [...]
John Healey MP was invited to see the brand-new home of local disability charity Social Eyes. The group has moved from the Drop-In Centre in Rawmarsh to a new facility [...]
John Healey MP with Usdaw representative and Wath-upon-Dearne Tesco worker Janine Bowler Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, says the government U-turn on making assaulting a shopworker a [...]
John Healey says a Labour government will “buy British” to reduce reliance on overseas steel and support UK manufacturing. The Wentworth and Dearne MP and Shadow Defence Secretary added that [...]
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, is set to host a virtual funding workshop for local charities with the People’s Postcode Lottery. The session gives local charities, volunteer organisations, and [...]
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, has said the introduction of the Football Governance Bill is welcome but has been “held back by government time wasting”. The legislation, introduced in [...]
A group of Astrea Academy Dearne students have started a petition calling on the school to rethink its decision to close the Combined Cadet Force. Local cadet, Bradley Saint, contacted [...]
John Healey MP has written to the Transport Secretary calling on him to end the taxi sub-contracting loophole enabling drivers to avoid Rotherham’s high standards. There’s an increasing problem of [...]
As you may know, Parliament passed Labour's amendment calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and for a pathway to long-term peace. You can read the full text of [...]
John Healey MP has revealed shocking figures that show Police Community Support Officer (PCSOs) numbers have fallen by 66% across South Yorkshire under the Conservatives since 2010. Latest figures from [...]
John Healey's campaign to put a stop to VAT being charged on the sale of defibrillators made national news as it featured on BBC Breakfast. John launched the national campaign [...]
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, has challenged the Conservatives to slash the number of children stuck on mental health waiting lists through access to mental health professionals in every [...]
John Healey has set out Labour’s plan to boost skills and drive economic growth across Rotherham and Barnsley, as data reveals years of decline in apprenticeships and training. Over the [...]
A painting presented to John Healey by a Rotherham based veterans group aims to highlight the struggles of military veterans across the country. A print copy of “The Thousand Yard [...]
Wentworth and Dearne MP John Healey has called on the Government to end its 'bad deal for steel'. It’s after the Government and Tata steel announced plans for Port Talbot [...]
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, has written to the Transport Secretary to ask why Rotherham is still waiting for HS2 blight restrictions to be lifted. It’s after the Government [...]
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, is encouraging people to start a conversation over a brew as part of Samaritans Brew Monday campaign. The third Monday of January is often [...]
Local MP John Healey has backed bold plans that would see a new Rotherham mainline train station in Parkgate. This new station would see the reintroduction of mainline train services [...]
Rotherham’s World Cup Final referee is showing the red card to VAT on defibrillators. Howard Webb has joined Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, in campaigning to get the government [...]
John Healey MP’s office is closed until Wednesday 3rd January. During this time, the following information may be helpful: Citizens Advice Rotherham Tel: 0800 1448848 Rotherham Foodbank - IMPORTANT: Food parcels [...]
John Healey helped get proceedings underway for this year’s Santa Dash around Manvers Lake. The Wentworth and Dearne MP set runners on their way at the weekend (Saturday 16th December) as [...]
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, attended the rededication of Thrybergh War Memorial - 100 years to the day that it was originally dedicated to the community. The memorial was [...]
John Healey made a special visit to Wath Central Primary School recently. The Wentworth and Dearne MP announced the winner of his Christmas Card Competition for 2023 at a special [...]
Wentworth and Dearne MP, John Healey, was at Tesco in Wath to encourage customers to put an extra item in their trolley to donate to Rotherham Foodbank this Christmas. It’s [...]