Jo White MP
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⛏On Tuesday, I met with Trustees from the BCSSS, who provided an update on the important work they have been undertaking on behalf of members.
The Trustees have been engaging directly with Ministers to secure the best possible final deal for BCSSS members, with the aim of ensuring members receive a surplus from the scheme.
They also stressed that time is running short. The clock is ticking, and a decision on this matter is needed as soon as possible to provide certainty and allow progress to be made.
I would like to thank the Trustees and local members for their continued dedication and hard work in representing members' interests throughout this process and I will continue to follow developments closely.
It was a pleasure to catch up with Helen from Wonderland Bookshop in Parliament today as she attended an event as part of the The Bookseller Association's Independent Bookshop Week.
📖 I also feel incredibly lucky that Bassetlaw is home to the wonderful Retford Book Festival, running till the 14th June.
📚Books aren't just a way to pass time, but a place where imaginations can run wild, and having independent bookshops like Wonderland allow us, and our children to experience that magic. ✨
I was so pleased to join so many volunteers and community groups at the Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service - BCVS Volunteer Awards last Friday.
I was kindly asked to announce the winners of the
'Volunteer Organisation of the Year' and the 'Young Volunteer Award', and I want to congratulate From The Heart Charity who provide hope and support to vulnerable children and young adults across Bassetlaw, and to Lexi Crooks for her dedication and exceptional commitment to our community as a Bassetlaw Volunteer.
I also want to congratulate all the winners from the day who contribute so much to our communities, looking after some of our most vulnerable friends and family, and making Bassetlaw an even better place to live. 🫂
🚁 It was great to meet Richard and the team at Drone Defence in Retford today. They walked me their drone technology, and I even had the chance to try it out for myself!
🇬🇧 Richard and the team reinforced the importance of supporting British businesses. It’s clear that we need a procurement strategy that puts British-made products and services first, supporting more things to be designed and built here in the UK. The long-awaited Defence Industrial Strategy should be fully linked to this approach, helping British companies grow, create jobs, and bring more investment into our local communities.
🏭 I welcome the Chancellors recent call for government departments to buy British. When decisions are made about spending public money, greater value should be placed on the wider benefits of supporting British businesses, including job creation, local investment, and stronger communities.