MP responds to grooming gangs inquiry terms of reference

The Independent Statutory Inquiry into Grooming Gangs has today published its Terms of Reference. The Inquiry will have full legal powers to compel witnesses to give evidence and require local councils to hand over documents, it has been revealed.Under the terms of reference, local councils wil

MP Reveals Which Town of Culture Bid He Is Backing

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has revealed which ‘Town of Culture’ bid he is backing - as both Keighley and Ilkley compete for the national award.The competition, launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), will see towns across the UK compete for the title. The winnin

MP calls for rethink after Scouts face Mayor's tourist tax

Ilkley's MP Robbie Moore has met with Tobias Hammond, County Lead Volunteer for West Yorkshire Scouts to hear concerns about the potential impact of a proposed visitor levy on residential experiences for young people.During the meeting, Tobias discussed how additional costs on accommodation could af

Moore calls on Prime Minister to suspend convicted Keighley councillor

Keighley & Ilkley MP, Robbie Moore, has called on Keir Starmer to stop a Labour councillor in Keighley Central from standing at the local elections in May.Mohsin Hussain (Labour - Keighley Central) was convicted in 2014 for an armed street attack  that left the victim with serious inju

5-Star review for Oakworth Pantomime

Robbie Moore MP said:"Last night I went along to watch Sleeping Beauty, put on by the fantastic Oakworth Methodist Church  Pantomime - and the show was absolutely brilliant.

Resident to take on "huge" London Marathon charity challenge

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has met with Keighley resident Abbie Lawson to discuss her upcoming participation in the 2026 London Marathon later this year as part of Team Breathe for Asthma + Lung UK.Abbie was diagnosed with asthma at the age of eight, which had a significant impact on her co

New seating in place at Victoria Hall after long campaign

Robbie Moore MP said:"This is a great day for our local performing arts scene. After years of campaigning alongside the fantastic Keighley Musical Theatre Company, we finally have new seating installed at Victoria Hall - and it looks fantastic! This has been a long journey.