The number of people in Southport on out-of-work benefits is 49% lower than in 2010.

There are more people in work than ever before.

Under this Conservative government, unemployment is at its lowest level since 1975. Over 3 million more people are now in work since 2010.

Local MP Invites schools in Southport to visit Parliament

Southport MP, Damien Moore, has appealed to all schools in the town to assist pupils to develop their political understanding by inviting them to visit Parliament.

We introduced the National Living Wage to give the lowest paid their biggest pay rise in 20 years.

This week, the government announced a further £40 million to support communities along Britain’s coastline, in addition to the £2million Southport has already received for improvements to the grade two listed pier on the seafront.

Youth organisations will receive £40 million to boost the skills and life chances of young people living in disadvantaged areas. This investment will have a transformational effect on the lives of some of our most disadvantaged young people.

Yesterday the newly elected Conservative MP for Southport Damien Moore gave his maiden speech to parliament, paying tribute to my predecessors, Dr John Pugh and Sir Ian Percival QC, and highlighting some of Southport’s many local issues.

Damien Moore has been selected as the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Southport Constituency in the upcoming General Election on June 8.

In four weeks’ time, people across the country will be going to the polls. On Thursday 4th May, the UK will vote in elections which will have a big impact, both on local areas, and on our country as a whole.

Chris Grayling will look at re-opening Burscough Curves in a bid to improve rail links in the North West

Rail lines between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk could be re-opened as a “quick win” to improve rail services in the North West.