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Tintwistle Moor must be a wake-up call
The recent heatwave has certainly got me thinking about the summer holidays. But before I look ahead to the weeks to come, I want to reflect on what happened on Tintwistle Moor last week.
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Until the very last Keir Starmer has done what he thought was the right thing for our country.
It has been a huge honour to stand with Keir Starmer in Downing Street this morning having worked so closely with him over the last 12 months. He is a decent, kind, thoughtful man.
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Getting on with the day job
Whilst it has been anything but a normal week in Westminster, it has been an entirely normal one for me as your MP.
16/06/2026Read More
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The recent heatwave has certainly got me thinking about the summer holidays. But before I look ahead to the weeks to come, I want to reflect on what happened on Tintwistle Moor last week.
Sadly, our worst fears came true.
Following the hottest day of June on record, with temperatures reaching around 30 degrees in Glossop, a devastating wildfire broke out on Tintwistle Moor. By the time it was finally brought under control, around 200 hectares of moorland – the equivalent of almost 280 football pitches – had been destroyed.
I want to pay tribute to the incredible firefighters from Derbyshire and Greater Manchester, alongside all the agencies and volunteers who worked tirelessly in extremely difficult conditions to contain the blaze. They spent days protecting lives, homes and our precious countryside, and we all owe them a huge debt of gratitude.
This fire didn't come as a surprise. For months I have been warning that High Peak is the constituency most at risk from wildfires anywhere in the country. As hotter, drier summers become more common as a result of climate change, the risks are only increasing.
That is why I have been campaigning to reduce those risks before disaster strikes.
I have written to all of the major supermarkets and retailers asking them to stop selling disposable barbecues in areas like High Peak, where they pose a serious wildfire risk. These products might seem harmless, but when taken onto dry moorland they can have devastating consequences.
I have had some very positive responses from Home Bargains and Morrisons so far and I am still working hard to get more retailers to follow suit. I want to thank the store manager at Tesco in Whaley Bridge, who listened to those concerns and made the decision to remove disposable barbecues from sale locally. But Tesco nationally has yet to respond and step up to save our countryside. I hope they will now seriously consider the role they can play in helping to prevent future fires, alongside other major retailers.
Of course, disposable barbecues are not the only danger. One discarded cigarette, an unattended campfire or even litter left behind can have catastrophic consequences. Glass bottles are particularly dangerous because they can intensify sunlight and increase the risk of fires starting. I was disappointed to receive videos showing litter left at Waterswallows Quarry after the recent spell of warm weather. Our countryside is one of High Peak's greatest assets, and we all have a responsibility to look after it.
Please don't bring disposable barbecues onto our moors. Don't light fires or use open flames in dry conditions. Take your litter home and dispose of cigarettes safely. These are small actions that could prevent another devastating wildfire.
Despite everything that has happened, I am still looking forward to the summer ahead with my kids. High Peak has some fantastic carnivals, festivals and community events coming up, and I hope families will also benefit from the government's Great British Summer Savings package, including free bus travel for under-16s and lower costs for family attractions like theme parks and zoos.
Let's enjoy everything our beautiful constituency has to offer this summer. But let's also learn the lessons of Tintwistle Moor and do everything we can to ensure we never see devastation on that scale again. ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨Breaking: pubs can now stay open for the England game this weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
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Well done England⚽️🏴And breathe. On we go at the FIFA World Cup! ... See MoreSee Less
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🏡 The secret's out... but we knew it all along!
A new list of Derbyshire's most desirable places to live has recognised several of our fantastic High Peak communities:
📍 Whaley Bridge and Chinley – ranked 7th
📍 Dinting, Simmondley and Charlesworth – ranked 13th
From beautiful countryside and welcoming communities to excellent local businesses and fantastic schools, it's no surprise so many people want to call the High Peak home.
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🤖 Want to learn how AI can help you land your next job?
I'm delighted that Google will be joining my upcoming High Peak Careers, Skills & Jobs Fair to deliver a free interactive workshop on using Artificial Intelligence to boost your career and job search.
Whether you're looking for your first job, returning to work, changing careers or simply want to learn a valuable new skill, this workshop will show you practical ways AI can help with:
✅ Writing a standout CV
✅ Preparing for interviews
✅ Finding job opportunities
✅ Making stronger applications
⚠️ Places are limited to just 50 people, so registration is essential. Register your interest today and my office will be in touch before the event to confirm your place.
👉 Sign up here: www.jon4highpeak.com/highpeakjobsfair/
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Yesterday's edition was sent to inboxes across High Peak, packed with updates on my work in Parliament, local campaigns, community news and how I'm standing up for our area.
To make sure you never miss a future edition, you can sign up today.
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🚨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡.
This is your chance to have your say on the proposed closure of the Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre.
If you want to help protect this vital local service, please take a few minutes to complete these three simple steps:
🗑️ Complete the consultation: bit.ly/glossoptipconsultation
🚗 Register your vehicle: bit.ly/registeryourvehicle
✍️ Sign my petition: bit.ly/saveglossoptippetition
Every consultation response and every signature strengthens our case. Together, we can show Derbyshire County Council just how important Glossop Tip is to residents across the High Peak.
Please share this post so more people can get involved.
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From today, employers can apply for grants of up to £3,000 for hiring young people. 🌹
Labour’s Youth Jobs Grant is helping businesses create opportunities for 18–24-year-olds who have been on Universal Credit and looking for work for six months.
By working in partnership with employers, we’re backing young people into good jobs while helping local businesses grow.
If you’re an employer in High Peak and would like to take part, sign up here: business.gov.uk/recruit ... See MoreSee Less
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