Chris Webb MP

After campaigning hard for funding to tackle the blight of derelict buildings in Blackpool, I’m delighted to have secured £1.35 million through the new Derelict Buildings Fund to help bring empty buildings back into use and breathe new life into our town and ensuring this investment delivers real change for local people.

Together, we can put power back into every postcode and build a better Blackpool. chriswebb.org/news/survey-ha…

This afternoon I’m leading a debate in Parliament on hospitality VAT. Blackpool South’s visitor economy supports 10,000 jobs, and small rises in costs change how long families stay and whether they come back. I’ll be asking the Minister what a VAT cut could mean for growth and jobs. @UKHofficial @visitBlackpool @BlackpoolBIDS

Today we honour the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. 🌹

On Sunday I laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of every Blackpool South resident. In Parliament’s Constituency Garden of Remembrance, I planted a tribute to those from Blackpool South who gave their lives and those who serve today. These moments are deeply personal to me.

My grandad Dougie Webb served in the second world war, fighting fascism across Europe. I think of him often, and of the millions of people like him who answered the call to protect this country.

The stories of those who served should never fade. We remember them. We honour them. And in the work we do now to support those who served, we prove that remembrance is far more than a moment of silence once a year.

Read my reflections this Armistice Day at chriswebb.org/news

I was honoured to lay a tribute in House of Commons' Remembrance Gardens in memory of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🌹

This tribute stands in remembrance of all from Blackpool South and beyond who gave their lives in conflict, and in gratitude to those who continue to serve.

Today, on Remembrance Sunday, I will be taking part in Remembrance Services. The stories of those who served should never fade.

A few weeks ago, I hosted my first ever Older Persons’ Fair at the Winter Gardens Blackpool. Despite a poorly timed Storm Boelo, around 300 people still walked through the doors to see what was on offer. 🙌

I knew I wanted it to be about more than advice, so I put on workshops, games, talks and activities hosted by brilliant local organisations. There was dancing from ballet to Bhangra, singalongs, and a silent disco that even I joined in.

Tackling loneliness and isolation is just as important as getting someone a new boiler or accessing healthcare – both were also outcomes of the day. It was brilliant to see so many people getting involved and a pleasant reminder of how much is happening across our community, from activities to incredible organisations offering support and guidance. 🫂