Matt welcomes introduction of Harper's Law Wednesday, 29 June, 2022 After lobbying by Lissie Harper and Matt Vickers, the widow of PC Harper who was murdered after responding to a burglary, hours after he was due to clock off and begin his honeymoon, Harper’s Law came into force yesterday as part of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act. Harper’s Law imposes a mandatory life sentence to anyone who commits the manslaughter of an emergency service worker on... Westminster News
Matt Vickers applauds “fair and just” new measures in PCSC Bill to protect retail workers 15th March 2022 Matt Vickers, MP for Stockton South and Chair of the Future of Retail APPG, led a successful rebellion on the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts (PCSC) Bill in... Westminster News
Last Post Memorial Bar calls for donations in their Ukraine Appeal 7th March 2022 Matt Vickers urges residents to donate items to the Last Post Memorial Bar in Thornaby in aid of the humanitarian effort in Ukraine. Julie Cooper, owner of the... Local News
Matt calls for solutions to "grave situation" faced by NHS dentistry 23rd February 2022 Following concerns from a number of residents and health professionals, the MP for Stockton South is urging the Government to take the NHS dentistry crisis... Media
Great British Rail competition launches 7th February 2022 Matt Vickers says “railway is in Stockton’s DNA” as awaited competition launches to decide where Great British Rail Headquarters will be based. Matt is urging... Local News
Borge Restaurant wins Matt's Parliamentary Parmo Competition 31st January 2022 Following a vote from the public, Borge restaurant sees off competition from The Masham, The George Pub & Grill, The Crown and Divine Greek to win the... Local News
Find your dream job at Stockton Jobs Fair next Friday 7th January 2022 New Year, New Job? Whether you're keen to get on the jobs ladder or looking for a fresh challenge, there's something for everyone at this month's Stockton Jobs... Local News
Matt welcomes new protections for retail workers 2nd December 2021 Matt hails new protection for retail workers as a “significant victory” after his leading role in the campaign Today, it has been confirmed that the Home Office... Westminster News
Why Stockton, the birthplace of the railways, should be GB Railway's new home 29th November 2021 This column was written for, and first appeared in, the Northern Echo Stockton and the world’s railways are inseparably intertwined. Speak to anyone from... Opinions
Michael Portillo backs Matt's campaign to base Great British Railways in Stockton 10th November 2021 Presenter of Great British Railway Journeys, Michael Portillo, backs Matt Vickers’ campaign to bring Great British Railway’s headquarters to Stockton-on-Tees... Local News
