A disastrous day for Sheffield

Paul Blomfield MP has reacted to the news that the Lib Dem –Tory government are scrapping the £80 million government loan to Forgemasters by calling it a “kick in the teeth not just for Sheffield but the whole of British...

I will work to protect jobs and services from the Tory-Lib Dem government

After today’s news that the Tories and Lib Dems are joining forces to form a coalition government Paul Blomfield, newly elected MP for Sheffield Central, has said:

“I’ve spoken to thousands of people in Sheffield Central in...

Gordon Brown visits Forgemasters as manufacturing growth hits 15 year high

Gordon Brown has visited Sheffield Forgemasters this evening to meet workers producing components for the next generation of Civil Nuclear Energy. He toured the factory along with Paul Blomfield and Richard Caborn.

Meanwhile,...

IFS says Lib Dem tax plans will not help the poor

Lib Dem plans to lift the tax threshold to £10,000 have been exposed by the influential Institute for Fiscal Studies. Paul Blomfield said "The Lib Dems are trying to pretend that their proposals aim to help the poorest....

Support for children "key election issue"

The contrasting policies of the three main political parties is a key issue in this election, says Paul Blomfield. Labour will:

Maintain Child Trust funds and Child Tax credits and offering a £4 a week 'Toddler tax credit' for...