The government has broken its promise to local authorities to do ‘whatever it takes’ to fund the cost of the coronavirus crisis. This – coupled with cuts to public health budgets – has meant that Calderdale Council is now struggling to meet the cost of retaining a school crossing patrol…

Holly has repeatedly confronted the Government for failings in the courts system. In Halifax we have seen both the courts closed by the Conservatives and constituents are now facing extremely high waiting times for justice to be served. The Halifax MP worked with local law firms, magistrates and Calderdale Council…

Holly has campaigned strongly against plans for incinerators in Sowerby Bridge – holding public meetings, attending demonstrations, doing media appearances and raising the issue with Ministers in Parliament. She has expressed concerns about the effect incinerators could have on public health – given that incinerators are poorly regulated nationally and…

Holly supports a number of local charities and has raised thousands of pounds through her own annual fundraising events. She is also a member of the local Rotary Club. She runs MacMillan coffee mornings each year at the Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre and has taken part in a number of…

Holly has persistently campaigned to retain a full range of services at Calderdale Royal Hospital. It was first announced that the A&E department and other services could be at risk of closure in 2014. Holly questioned the Prime Minister on the issue at PMQs shortly after being elected, and has…

Holly is passionate about ethical trading and is an ambassador for Fairtrade. Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices (which must never fall lower than the market…