Mary Kelly FoyUniquely Durham: Why our independent retailers are the future of our high street.On Saturday 6th December I was proud to take part in the ‘Small Business Saturday’ celebrations alongside so many of my Labour Party…Dec 10, 2020Dec 10, 2020
Mary Kelly FoyWe can’t shrug our shoulders when it comes to people’s futuresYesterday, I hoped to speak in the Opposition Day Debate on the extension of the Furlough scheme and the protection of jobs and businesses…Sep 10, 2020Sep 10, 2020
Mary Kelly FoyA-Level Results: Students deserve better than an algorithmIt has been a very difficult week for young people in Durham and across the country. In the City of Durham, it feels particularly painful…Aug 16, 2020Aug 16, 2020
Mary Kelly FoyA baptism of fireHarold Wilson once said a week is a long time in politics. It’s now been six months since I was elected as MP for the City of Durham, and…Jul 28, 2020Jul 28, 2020
Mary Kelly FoyWeekly Roundup, Sunday 19th JulyIt’s been another productive week in Parliament, if a little quieter due to a bit of bad luck in the question ballots, although I did get…Jul 19, 2020Jul 19, 2020
Mary Kelly FoyWeekly roundup: Super-spreader Saturday?For this week’s roundup, I thought I would talk about an issue that will be concerning my constituents here in the City of Durham and the…Jul 6, 2020Jul 6, 2020
Mary Kelly FoyWeekly Roundup, Sunday 21st JuneBefore I pack my hand sanitiser and face mask for the journey to Westminster, I wanted to give constituents in City of Durham my weekly…Jun 21, 2020Jun 21, 2020
Mary Kelly FoyCarers Week 2020- Making Caring VisibleThis week, we are celebrating the often-unseen work of the UK’s unpaid carers. In addition to the already 9.1 million carers, it is…Jun 12, 2020Jun 12, 2020
Mary Kelly FoyWeekly roundup, Sunday 7th JuneAs another Westminster week begins, I thought I’d quickly reflect on the last week. Life as an MP is never dull, but the last two or three…Jun 8, 2020Jun 8, 2020
Mary Kelly FoyIt is okay, to not be okay: Mental Health Awareness WeekThis week has marked Mental Health Awareness Week. These are unprecedented times and never has it been more important for us to stop and…May 22, 2020May 22, 2020