Illsley condemns hypocritical and regressive budget

Barnsley Central MP, Eric Illsley, condemned today’s budget as regressive and a blatant attack on the less well off in society and in particular those on benefits.

New maximum limits will be introduced on Housing Benefit, the...

Local MP pushes for greater support and recognition of carers in Barnsley Central

Local MP, Eric Illsley, is calling for the contribution of the many thousands of carers in Barnsley Central to be recognised by the local community and society at large after learning that more than three-quarters (76%) of people...

Local MP joins cross-party support for Early Day Motion lauding work of Barnsley Football Club

Barnsley Football Club has been named in an Early Day Motion in Parliament congratulating all 72 Football League clubs for their work in the community.

The Early Day Motion (EDM) recognises the power of Football League clubs,...

MP calls on Government to scrap use of 0845 numbers

Barnsley MP, Eric Illsley, yesterday called on the Work and Pensions Secretary, Yvette Cooper, to end the use of 0845 numbers by JobCentre Plus and other public sector helplines.

Mr Illsley brought to the minister’s attention...

Eric Illsley pledges to “do his bit” for British Armed Forces

Eric Illsley, MP for Barnsley Central, has pledged to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family.

Eric Illsley met a delegation from The Royal British Legion at Westminster to get behind the charity’s call for general...