It’s Carer’s Week this week and I attended an event in Parliament to celebrate the contribution of the carers who help look after the most vulnerable members of society.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has blasted the BBC for reneging on a deal to fund free TV licences for the over 75s.

The BBC this week announced only single pensioners who qualify for Pension Credit would be eligible for a free licence.

Mr Menzies said: “This is appalling from the BBC.

The Minister for Policing revealed Lancashire Constabulary has been handed an extra £18.4 million for the next year – and paid tribute to Fylde MP Mark Menzies for fighting for funding.

Nick Hurd MP made his comments during a Home Office Oral Answer to Questions sitting in Parliament.

London was extremely busy with the official visit of President Donald Trump.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies pressed the Government to support thousands of jobs in Fylde with a commitment to the Combat Air Strategy and Tempest aircraft programme.

A £40 million fund to promote the UK to overseas markets, Marketing Lancashire and Manchester Airport are all being used to attract visitors to the North West.

I held a debate in Parliament this week on the motion: “that this House has considered the future of military aircraft manufacturing in the UK.”

AFC Fylde have been sent support by Prime Minister Theresa May for reaching Wembley twice this season – and for their excellent work in the community.

The Prime Minister made her comments after the club’s success was raised at Prime Minister’s Question Time by Fylde MP Mark Menzies.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has pressed the Government to speed up the process of medical reviews for driving licences.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has written to the Secretary of State for Health calling for a full review of dementia care and the creation of a Dementia Fund to ensure those living with the condition receive better and fairer care.