For peace in Ukraine we must go after Russia’s money
To get a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, we have to go after Russia’s…
Yvette Cooper MP Labour MP for Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley & Altofts and Foreign Secretary
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Building partnerships across the world to make us stronger here at home
When Putin’s troops invaded Ukraine nearly four years ago, thousands of Ukrainian mums and children…
Welcome £8m government funding extension for Stoelzle to support glass jobs in Knottingley
Welcome £8m government funding extension for Stoelzle to support glass jobs in Knottingley. After the…
Labour Party Conference Speech 2025
Thank you Conference, it is an honour to be here with you today and Labour…
Keeping it local with Colson Smith
From Coronation Street to Castleford Cricket Club, Colson Smith has done Castleford proud. After going…
UK Foreign Secretary Address to United Nations General Assembly
Thank you, Chair. Thank you, Your Excellencies, President Macron and Prince Faisal. I stand before…
Yvette visits Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract
Prince of Wales Hospice said: “Yvette Cooper visited the Hospice on Friday. She was once…
Orgreave Inquiry announced after over 40 years of unanswered questions
Here in Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, we are proud of our mining heritage. From Prince…
Yvette returns to re-open The Addy on its 25th Anniversary
Super stars at The Addy! The building has been refurbished and it was an honour…
Armed Forces Day in Pontefract Park
Armed Forces Day in Pontefract Park is our chance to thank all those who serve…
Getting more Bobbies back on the beat in Castleford & Pontefract
More bobbies on the beat in our town centres – that’s what we’ve been campaigning…
RIP Sir Bill
Very sad news that former Normanton MP Sir Bill O’Brien has died.He was a true…
After years of Tory failure, it is time to restore control of our borders
The UK is a proud outward-looking nation and for generations people have come here to…
Building an NHS for patients
No one wants to see a loved one waiting for NHS treatment or an operation…
Working people deserve a better deal
With all the economic turmoil across the world, and in financial markets, many people round…
New construction apprenticeships for Castleford!
New construction apprenticeships for Castleford! Great to meet some of the apprentices at Castleford College…
Labour’s Crackdown on Anti-Social Behaviour
Town centre crime undermines our communities, our local economy and is a nightmare for local…
Honouring Barbara Castle at New College, Pontefract
Great celebration of the life of Barbara Castle & launch of the blue plaque at…
Britain can’t stop small boats by shouting at the sea
Criminal gangs who profit from undermining our border security and putting lives at risk have been getting…
Opening New Darrington Play Equipment
Great to join Darrington school children & the Darrington Village Field Trust for the opening…
£400,000 for Prince of Wales Hospice
Really good news that our local hard work & pressure has helped get £400,000 extra…