MP’s Message

Here, the Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme Aaron Bell continues his regular column for the Newcastle Life Magazine:

I’m very pleased that Rishi Sunak has been elected as leader of the Conservative Party and is now Prime Minister.

Given the gravity of the challenges we face - both domestically, with the cost of living, and internationally, with the war in Ukraine, I believe Mr Sunak is best placed to provide the economic and political stability we urgently need.

After speaking to him following Liz Truss’ resignation, I was happy to back him as our next Prime Minister. I know that he will work towards fixing the profound economic crisis and place economic stability and confidence at the heart of the Government’s agenda.

Rishi Sunak did everything he could to protect millions of jobs and thousands of businesses during the pandemic, with schemes like furlough. He will now bring the stability that the UK needs, in the face of difficult times, both nationally and internationally.

I know that Rishi will deliver on the manifesto that all Conservative MPs were elected on in 2019; a stronger NHS, better schools, safer streets, control of our borders, protecting our environment, supporting our armed forces. And crucially, Levelling Up and building an economy that embraces the opportunities of Brexit, where businesses invest, innovate, and create jobs.

I also raised the matter of Walley’s Quarry with him and he will give me every support possible in bringing the matter to a resolution as quickly as possible.

Neither of us can interfere in the twin EA investigations that are taking place, but he understands the importance of the issue to the people of Newcastle and he, together with the new Environment Secretary (who will visit), will support me in my fight for residents. I have also been speaking to the new Waste Minister about the landfill.

As always, I will continue to stand up for Newcastle-under-Lyme in Westminster.

If you would like to contact me, please email aaron.bell.mp@parliament.uk, call 01782 308 102, or call into my constituency office on 3 Queens Parade, directly opposite the council offices and library at Castle House.

You can also follow me on Facebook at fb.com/AaronBell4NUL, and sign up to my weekly newsletter at my website (aaronbell.org.uk).

I believe Mr Sunak is best placed to provide the economic and political stability we urgently need. “ ”