Derby North MP launches initiative to combat rise in shoplifting Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 CITY retailers say they have seen a significant rise in shoplifting over the last 12 months, with brute force and knives increasingly being used during thefts. The growth in shoplifting was highlighted during a roundtable arranged by Derby North MP Amanda Solloway, which was attended by representatives from stores including One Stop, Sainsbury’s, Age UK and the Co-op. To help tackle the issue... Articles
Amanda challenges Rolls-Royce on potential job losses 20th October 2023 This week I spoke to Rolls-Royce about their announcement that as part of their multi-year transformation programme between 2000 and 2500 jobs will be at risk... Local News
Prime Minister Visits Derby North 25th August 2023 It was such a privilege to welcome the Prime Minister to Derby North on Wednesday the 16th of August when we visited Hannah Fields Community Gardens to meet... Local News
Darley Abbey Bridge Meeting 31st of July 2023 1st August 2023 As constituents will know, I have taken a keen and active interest in the Darley Abbey Bridge since its closure last year and have been working hard to... Local News
Derby North MP praises scheme to get residents moving again as she visits the city’s Nuffield Health gym 14th July 2023 Derby North MP Amanda Solloway discovered how a city gym is helping residents who are struggling with joint pain live a more active life by holding free... Local News
Derby Telegraph Column - A reflection on the parliamentary year 14th July 2023 As Parliament enters its summer recess, I thought it would be fitting to reflect on the last year in Westminster. Despite a few notable moments of national... Local News
Darley Abbey gin is so uncommonly good it’s available in Parliament 11th July 2023 A Derbyshire gin manufacturer has brought a new kind of order to the House of Commons after its locally brewed tipple went on sale to thirsty MPs. The Darley... Local News
Plans to bring Great British Rail Headquarters to Derby remain on track 5th July 2023 The announcement that Derby would be the home of headquarters of Great British Rail remains one of my favourite highlights of my time as the Member of... Local News
MP Column for the Derby Telegraph - Full steam ahead for Great British Railways and its Derby HQ 2nd June 2023 It’s been an unsettling time for two of Derby’s much-loved institutions – our famous railway industry and our local radio station, BBC Radio Derby. Reports have... Local News
Derby MP joined by Derbyshire colleagues in her campaign to #KeepListeningLocal 24th May 2023 Derby North MP Amanda Solloway has launched a campaign to persuade the BBC to overturn its decision to regionalise its output leaving the city without local... Local News