Another busy month for casework, as my team and I work hard helping you in West Lancs. Please get in touch with me with any issues you're facing such as involving tax, welfare, housing, state pensions, ior consumer issues. Email: ashley.dalton.mp@parliament.uk Phone: 01695 559699

Highlights from Labour conference. A National Care Service is coming. Energy bills will be brought down through the Great British Grid. More funding coming to Lancashire, including for strengthening for domestic abuse and for parent/child support. Cracking down on rogue landlords. Hope again 🌹

I'm proud that Labour is giving children in West Lancashire the best start in life. It was great to catch up with Bite Back 2030 campaigners recently to celebrate the expansion of free school meals. The Labour Government has also recently announced the biggest overhaul of school food in a generation

The Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board met last night. Really pleased to see more people involved in the Board and to see this programme moving forwards. Make sure you're following on socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593058534513 Instagram: @digmoorprideinplace

Breakfast clubs boost parents' work choices & children's life chances. Our Plan for Change will give children in West Lancs the best start in life.

A week on from the Assisted Dying Bill debate, I spoke to The Times about the dangers within that Bill and the importance of improving access to good palliative care. https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/article/ashley-dalton-assisted-dying-lh83n527t

For too long, people in West Lancashire haven't had the legally protected right to bereavement leave following the passing of an immediate family member or after pregnancy loss. The Government has just announced that every employee will have the right to bereavement leave from April 2027.

I visited Ormskirk West End Primary School to see their breakfast club, which is now funded by Labour. It was fantastic to hear how much the children love going to breakfast clubs and seeing their friends before the school day start. We now have 15 Best Start breakfast clubs across West Lancashire 🙌

Not a fan of online banking? Prefer using cash and visiting your bank face to face? Get yourself to the Connie to come and use the new banking hub in Skem. Let me know what you think about banking hubs.

⚠️Simonswood Stink update⚠️ Earlier this year, Windmill Services' permit was revoked. They have now left the site and no further waste is being added. The mounds of waste remain, continuing the Simonswood Stink. I've written to the EA to ask them to clear the remaining waste immediately.

Brilliant news today as Enhertu is approved by NICE for use on the NHS. This is down to the tireless work of Breast Cancer Now @metupuk.bsky.social & Make 2nds Count. Sadly, the delay to access to Enhertu has come at great cost. We remember those who may still be here had they had access to Enhertu.

Medical letters, bills and other important post arriving late or not at all. This is what I hear from so many people in West Lancashire. I joined forces with other Labour MPs to urge Ofcom to call for stronger action against Royal Mail. https://ow.ly/l52O50ZOhJk

Royal Mail blasted for missing delivery targets as Ofcom urged to act

EXCLUSIVE: MPs accused Royal Mail of not taking the delays seriously, leaving the public missing hospital appointments, court dates, or having late fees added to bills that simply didn’t come

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Grant funding for food banks now available! The Asda Foundation has a fantastic grant available for organisations whose core focus is providing food aid to local people. Deadline: 22 September, 10am https://asdafoundation.org/our-grants/foodbank-fundamentals-fund/

The Bill that was brought to us today was not safe.  If it had passed as it was, vulnerable people would have been at very real risk of coercion into assisted dying or out of fear of being a burden.   We need to prioritise ensuring equal access to our world class palliative care across the country.

Supporters of the Assisted Dying Bill talk about giving terminally ill people a choice. But there can be no meaningful choice if people do not have equal access to good palliative care. You can listen to my full interview on Times Radio at 03:43 on: https://ow.ly/MOEQ50ZM4qw

*Statement on the Assisted Dying vote tomorrow*

"There can be no meaningful choice if people’s options are continued suffering or an assisted death." Read more below. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/ashley-dalton-assisted-dying-bill-37648324

'Assisted dying crossed my mind after cancer diagnosis but I won't vote for it'

EXCLUSIVE: Labour MP Ashley Dalton, who has terminal cancer, writes for The Mirror about why she believes MPs should vote against assisted dying legislation ahead of a vote in the Commons on Friday

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The Government’s equalities impact assessment on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill found that people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities & elderly people are more at risk of • Being coerced into assisted dying • Feeling a burden • Feeling pressured to end their life

The government is reviewing & pausing local government reorganisaiton in Lancashire, following new legal advice they have received. I’m pleased that SoS for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner is committed to Lancashire getting the best possible LGR and devolution package.

Supporters now seem keen on railroading through the Assisted Dying Bill because they argue it was filibustered in the House of Lords by a small group of opponents. The only problem is, that isn’t true. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I am sending the assisted dying bill back to the Lords – and this time, peers must do the right thing | Lauren Edwards

The will of the elected chamber – and a popular, compassionate piece of legislation – must not be frustrated again by a small minority of peers, says Labour MP for Rochester and Strood Lauren Edwards

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🧑‍🏫Calling teachers in West Lancs: Applications are now open for UK Parliament’s 3 day residential Teaching Ambassador Programme. This is a great opportunity to help young people in West Lancs understand UK Parliament and democracy. https://ow.ly/VKOO50ZKjEH

I'm delighted to welcome County Councillor Nigel Swales to the Labour Party, from Reform UK. Nigel, like many, has realised that Reform can't deliver for Skem. In defecting to Labour, Nigel is putting Skem first. I look forward to working closely with Nigel.

⚠️ Flood alert ⚠️ A flood alert is place today for the River Alt, Formby to Huyton, covering some areas of West Lancashire. Check your area: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/ Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-alert

As children go back to school across West Lancs, Labour is giving families more breathing space. We’ve capped how many items of branded school uniform a school can require a child to wear, on top of free breakfast clubs, 30 hours of free childcare & expanding free school meals.

My team and I have been working hard throughout August to support people in West Lancs. If you have something you think I can support with, please do not hesitate to contact me on: 📧 Ashley.dalton.mp@parliament.uk 📱 01695 559699

Last month I shared my letter to West Lancs Borough Council to ask for more information about the poor waste collection service. This is the response I received. WLBC have said they are working on how to improve this service for the future and I’ll be holding them to account on this promise.

I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic incident at the level crossing in Burscough, where a train struck a van and sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene. My thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who lost his life, and everyone affected by this devastating incident.

Visiting Dovehaven House brought home to me that we need to safeguard the future of adult social care. To have your say, visit https://caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversation/

It was a pleasure to visit Dovehaven House in Halsall for the opening of their new community courtyard, in memory of their resident Marian. We need to safeguard the future of social care services. Share your views on the future of adult social care: https://caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversation/

I'm working hard alongside Anneliese Midgley MP to Stop the Simonswood Stink. I met with LCC to get an update on their progress. They are surveying the roads to get a clear picture of the traffic there each day. I'm writing to the Environment Agency to get the waste cleared that's been left.