"My first step into politics was campaigning to keep my local Sure Start centre open after the Tories took the short-sighted and frankly barbaric decision to decimate its funding. I am pleased that, with Kirklees council receiving funding, parents in my constituency can once again get the help they need …..." Jade Botterill - View Speech
"My constituency has recently hosted some fantastic community events. We have had the world coal carrying championship, the annual Ossett and Gawthorpe maypole procession, the Horbury craft fair, the annual Shelley French lunch, and plenty of beer festivals—not to mention the upcoming galas across the constituency over the summer. Could …..." Jade Botterill - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for giving way and the hon. Member for Frome and East Somerset (Anna Sabine) for securing the debate. The rural areas that I represent are blessed with incredible natural beauty, but too often that beauty can obscure deep issues in public services, transport, employment opportunities …..." Jade Botterill - View Speech
"I recently visited Phoenox Textiles in Denby Dale, a family-run business that proudly continues our community’s heritage in the sector. It raised the concern that, while it operates a “zero to landfill” operation, low-quality, unsustainable imports from Chinese sellers such as Temu undercut its business and the local growth that …..." Jade Botterill - View Speech
"I thank the Secretary of State for her answer. In rural towns, rail links are vital to keep our communities connected, but many stations, such as Shepley station in my constituency, have poor accessibility for disabled and elderly travellers. Can she offer an update on the Department’s plans to upgrade …..." Jade Botterill - View Speech
"I absolutely commend the Farnley Falcons; they do so much for the community that is so underestimated. Everyone in that town will know how much they do for the community and will be grateful for that.
Securing and growing the sport ensures that future generations have access to the many …..." Jade Botterill - View Speech
"Yes, we need to do more so that grassroots clubs can really thrive. I will come on to that later in my speech.
We can see the spirit of rugby league in the finances of the clubs, from the charitable foundation that almost every club funds and operates, to the …..." Jade Botterill - View Speech
That this House has considered Government support for grassroots rugby league.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers.
There was recently a debate in Westminster Hall about rugby union, and I am glad that now that the six nations is over, we …..." Jade Botterill - View Speech