Darlington MP speaks about LGBT+ rights Wednesday, 29 November, 2023 Today, 29 Nov, Peter Gibson MP spoke in a debate marking 20 years since the repeal of Section 28. Section 28 or Clause 28 was a legislative designation for a series of laws across Britain that prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality" by local authorities Peter spoke about his own personal experience growing up when the legislation was first introduced and how that impacted him as a gay teenager... Speeches in Parliament
Search is on to find Darlington's Best Pub! 28th November 2023 Pubs up and down the country play a vital role not only in the economy but in our local communities too. As we approach a busy time for bars and pubs, Peter... Local News
Artwork gifted by local MP to commemorate library reopening 23rd November 2023 Peter Gibson MP for Darlington has today presented artwork to Darlington Library to commemorate their reopening. The historic Grade II listed building on Crown... Local News
PETER GIBSON MP SPEAKS IN PARLIAMENT ABOUT STEEL PRODUCTION 9th November 2023 Peter Gibson MP spoke in an Urgent Questions debate in the House of Commons on steel production in Britain (8/11/23). Peter welcomed the new steel making coming... Westminster News
Peter Gibson MP marks Trustees’ Week 2023 and praises local charity trustees 8th November 2023 Local MP Peter Gibson has praised the achievements of the 880 charity trustees in Darlington and is encouraging others to consider volunteering their time in... Local News
DARLINGTON STATION TICKET OFFICE SAVED FROM CLOSURE 31st October 2023 The consultation process on stations reform, including proposals to close a number of ticket offices across the North East, including Darlington Train Station’s... Local News
Peter Gibson MP raises the Northern Link Road and North Road Station with Transport Secretary 26th October 2023 Peter Gibson MP for Darlington today (26 Oct) asked the Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper MP for advice on how to secure the £160 million for a... Speeches in Parliament
MP ATTENDS DEBATE ON HATE CRIME AGAINST THE LGBT+ COMMUNITY 19th October 2023 Peter Gibson MP attended and contributed to a debate in Westminster Hall yesterday, 19.10.23 about hate crime against the LGBT+ community. During the debate... Local News
CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGN COMPETITION LAUNCHED 2nd October 2023 Peter Gibson, MP for Darlington has launched his annual Christmas Card competition this week and is inviting children from across the town to submit their... Local News
Peter Gibson MP named Dementia Research Champion during World Alzheimer’s Month 29th September 2023 This World Alzheimer’s Month, Peter Gibson MP has been supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK to raise awareness of the disease, and prompt urgent action to tackle... Local News
