Andrew Percy MP
Member of Parliament for Brigg & Goole and the Isle of Axholme
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Oct 04, 2022
This week is Libraries Week (3rd - 9th October), an annual showcase and celebration of libraries. There will be various events taking place in libraries to celebrate Libraries Week, including for young children, so do see the following links to check what’s taking place near you: https://www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk/whats-on/ https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/schools-libraries-and-learning/libraries-in-north-lincolnshire/
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Oct 03, 2022
This month marks 10 years since Andrew launched the Goole and Snaith Imagination Library scheme at an event at Marshlands Children’s Centre, Old Goole. Andrew reports, “As residents may know, through the programme, a free age-appropriate book is delivered in the post every month to enrolled children, from birth until their fifth birthday. “This wonderful initiative was originally established by Dolly Parton in her home state of Tennessee, USA, where she grew up in poverty along with her 11 broth...
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Sep 28, 2022
Andrew has provided the following update on the Lower Aire. Andrew reports, "As residents will know, I have continued to meet regularly with the EA and others to push for action on the commitments made following those floods. I met again with the EA last week for an update on their work and to express my concerns and those of residents about the time it is taking to get to the next stage of this process. That next step is the completion of the river modelling work which is vital to provi...
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Sep 27, 2022
Andrew is encouraging local pubs to enter this year’s Community Pub Hero Awards. Andrew explains, "The aim of this competition, which is run by PubAid and the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, is to celebrate pubs that go the extra mile to support their local communities and raise money for charity." There are separate awards for this year’s competition: - Community Regular Hero: recognising an individual or group of customers who help the pub’s fundraising efforts o...
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Sep 20, 2022
It was an absolute privilege this weekend to spend some time helping marshal the line in London for those wanting to pay their respects in Westminster Hall to Her Majesty The Queen. I joined a team of civil servants and MPs as we worked alongside the army, RAF, police and others in helping organise the several miles long queue. I was posted to help at Waterloo Bridge which was still about 5 hours from the entrance to Westminster Hall. Our job was to keep spirits high, check on those who may nee...
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Sep 12, 2022
On Friday, Andrew joined fellow MPs in the House of Commons in paying tribute to Her Late Majesty The Queen on behalf of constituents, and pledging loyalty to our new King. You can read Andrew's speech below, or see a video of the speech on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/andrewpercyofficial Andrew Percy I rise to associate my constituents with the tributes made today to Her late Majesty and, on behalf of the people of Brigg and Goole and the Isle of Axholme, to...
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Sep 09, 2022
This is an incredibly sad day for the nation and the Commonwealth. The Queen has been a constant in our lives for seven decades and we are all the better for her service and dedication as our Head of State. I have been proud to swear allegiance to Her Majesty four times as our Member of Parliament. We thank Her Majesty for her service and pray for her family. God Save The King Andrew
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Sep 07, 2022
National Highways have provided Andrew with the following overview of maintenance and improvement work planned for the A63 for the rest of 2022 and 2023. Attached is a leaflet which provides information about their plans. Andrew explains, "I am informed that nearer the time National Highways will write to residents and local businesses to provide advance notice of each scheme as they are planned. "I understand that some of the...
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Sep 06, 2022
Andrew is taking part in Blood Cancer Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness and understanding of blood cancers. Andrew said, "I am informed that blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK and the UK’s third biggest cancer killer, yet, sadly, over half of UK adults cannot name a single symptom of blood cancer. As such, it is vital that we raise awareness of the symptoms, and Blood Cancer Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity to do so. "These symptoms can inclu...
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Sep 01, 2022
Andrew has provided an update on East Riding Council's ongoing compost giveaway. Andrew reports, "I am informed that East Riding Council’s free compost giveaway is returning this month, with Goole’s event taking place on Tuesday 13 September, 4pm – Goole, West Park, DN14 6UU. "The compost bags are made up of the various items households recycle in their brown bins every year, including: grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, small branches, leaves, flowers and weeds, all cooked and uncooked fo...
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