Mark welcomes Rail Minister for £4bn TransPennine announcement Monday, 4 December, 2023 Rail Minister Huw Merriman MP has visited Ravensthorpe today to coincide with the announcement of nearly £4bn of Government investment in the TransPennine Route Upgrade. The plans will upgrade the section of the line between Dewsbury and Huddersfield with a brand new viaduct and an increase in the number of tracks from two to four, which will allow faster trains to overtake slower ones - reducing... Local News
Mark takes part in Parliament Week 2023 9th November 2023 Mark Eastwood has been taking part in UK Parliament Week activities in our local primary schools. Schools and youth groups up and down the country have been... Local News
Mark visits Whistlestop Valley 3rd November 2023 Mark has visited Whistlestop Valley in Clayton West to see the investments that have made the attraction one of the most popular days out for families in the... Local News
Mark attends Save The Sitlington Countryside event 30th October 2023 Having previously met with Save The Sitlington Countryside about their campaign to prevent the giant solar farm planned for New Hall Farm in Overton, Mark... Local News
Prime Minister's Questions - Mark makes a push for the Penistone Line 18th October 2023 Mark Eastwood asked Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to include the Penistone Line in the new plans for Network North today at Prime Minister's Questions. Seated with... Westminster News
Mark Eastwood congratulates Westmoor Primary's new school councillors 13th October 2023 Mark Eastwood visited Westmoor Primary school to congratulate the newly elected members of the School Council and present them with certificates to recognise... Local News
Apprentices are key to growth for Clayton West rail firm 12th October 2023 Mark Eastwood has visited Clayton West based AUS, to see how the rail industry success story has apprentices at its heart. Founder Simon Gibson was himself an... Local News
Lantern Festival lights up Dewsbury Town Centre 10th October 2023 Mark Eastwood has praised the Dewsbury Lantern Festival, held in honour of World Mental Health day. The family-friendly festival was held in the town centre and... Local News
Mark Eastwood supports Hospice Week 2023 with Kirkwood Cuppa and tour 7th October 2023 Mark Eastwood has kicked off Hospice Care Week 2023 by holding his own "Kirkwood Cuppa" - The Kirkwood's annual fundraising coffee morning. Ahead of the event... Local News
Mark visits Jay-Be Beds to celebrate Santander partnership 6th October 2023 Mark Eastwood has visited Dewsbury business Jay-Be Beds to find out how their partnership with Santander and UK Export Finance is unlocking trade opportunities... Local News
