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11 11, 2025

John backs transformational Veterans Strategy

2025-11-11T11:03:05+00:0011th November 2025|

Veterans are set to benefit from a transformational new Veterans Strategy as Labour announces plan to renew the nation's contract with those who serve and have served. New support hubs, [...]

20 10, 2025

John objects to Whitestone Solar Farm

2025-11-05T14:48:22+00:0020th October 2025|

I have submitted a formal objection to the developers of Whitestone Solar Farm. While I am fully supportive of Britain’s broader ambition to transition toward clean, sustainable, and domestically produced [...]

25 09, 2025

£20 million funding for Conisbrough and Denaby

2025-11-14T13:41:24+00:0025th September 2025|

I’m really pleased to share some positive news for Conisbrough and Denaby. We’ve secured £20 million of long-term funding for the town through Labour’s Pride in Place programme, which is [...]

22 08, 2025

Wentworth bus service expanded!

2025-10-17T15:08:41+01:0022nd August 2025|

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 [...]

12 08, 2025

Family mortgages are £1,000 cheaper analysis finds

2025-08-12T12:29:43+01:0012th August 2025|

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 [...]

21 07, 2025

Inquiry to uncover the truth of Orgreave

2025-07-21T14:31:34+01:0021st July 2025|

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 [...]

16 07, 2025

John visits iconic Vulcan in Doncaster

2025-07-16T10:19:52+01:0016th July 2025|

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 [...]

11 07, 2025

Improvements at Parkgate Astro thanks to government funding

2025-07-14T10:16:06+01:0011th July 2025|

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 [...]

28 05, 2025

Constituency Job Vacancy

2025-05-28T10:51:01+01:0028th May 2025|

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: [...]

6 05, 2025

VE Day 80

2025-05-06T13:12:07+01:006th May 2025|

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 [...]

10 04, 2025

Government backs mayor to reopen Doncaster Airport

2025-04-10T12:18:49+01:0010th April 2025|

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 [...]

18 02, 2025

John backs government plans to fortify steelmaking

2025-02-18T12:11:48+00:0018th February 2025|

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 [...]

17 02, 2025

John praises work of Edlington’s Helping Hands

2025-02-17T13:58:35+00:0017th February 2025|

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 [...]

6 02, 2025

Parkgate disability group cued up for success

2025-02-06T11:06:44+00:006th February 2025|

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. [...]

10 01, 2025

John welcomes new Steel Council

2025-01-13T09:43:49+00:0010th January 2025|

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 [...]

20 12, 2024

Christmas card competition winner 2024

2024-12-20T11:17:33+00:0020th December 2024|

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. [...]

6 12, 2024

First flight back at Doncaster Airport

2024-12-10T11:48:14+00:006th December 2024|

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 [...]

28 11, 2024

Manvers Holiday Inn Update

2024-11-28T10:56:46+00:0028th November 2024|

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 [...]

23 09, 2024

Outdated armed forces red tape scrapped

2024-09-23T14:22:22+01:0023rd September 2024|

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 [...]

20 09, 2024

New Banking Hub opens in Wath

2024-09-23T11:41:36+01:0020th September 2024|

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, [...]

3 09, 2024

Constituency Job Vacancy

2024-09-06T09:12:12+01:003rd September 2024|

Job Title: Head of Constituency Office Working For: Rt Hon John Healey MP (Rawmarsh and Conisbrough) Location: Rotherham Salary: IPSA Band 3 - £31,967 to £52,793 (Office Manager) Length of [...]

5 08, 2024

Manvers Holiday Inn

2024-08-05T15:33:36+01:005th August 2024|

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 [...]

28 07, 2024

Doncaster Sheffield Airport – Airspace

2024-09-18T10:48:41+01:0028th July 2024|

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. [...]

18 07, 2024

House of Commons 18th July 2024

2024-07-19T10:08:38+01:0018th July 2024|

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 [...]

9 07, 2024

Brampton Post Office – Update

2024-07-09T15:36:52+01:009th July 2024|

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 [...]

5 07, 2024

Election result 2024

2024-07-08T10:50:12+01:005th July 2024|

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 [...]

10 04, 2024

Shopworker assault crime change overdue

2024-04-10T16:40:33+01:0010th April 2024|

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 [...]

23 02, 2024

Commons vote on the war in Gaza

2024-02-23T11:49:45+00:0023rd February 2024|

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 [...]

19 02, 2024

John’s defib campaign makes national news

2024-03-01T11:25:53+00:0019th February 2024|

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 [...]

23 01, 2024

Painting highlights veterans’ challenges

2024-01-23T15:20:20+00:0023rd January 2024|

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 [...]

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