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2 December Storm Arwen update

I appreciate how frustrating it is to be on day 6 without power - I too am on day 6 without power - this is a mammoth operation, I am continuing to push for things to go as fast as possible, but I am grateful to the teams out working hard to get us reconnected.    Current situation

MP secures compensation pledge for those without power

Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed has won assurances from Northern Powergrid they will be paying people’s expenses relating to Storm Arwen – separate to compensation people will be entitled to. Speaking of the assurances the MP said: “I know Northern Powergrid are sourcing hotels and

1 December Storm Arwen update

Today I have been out and about in affected areas with teams from Northern Powergrid, along with my colleague Greg Hands, the Energy Minister.

30 November Storm Arwen update

Northern Powergrid I have spoken to Chief Executive Phil Jones a few times today, to provide me with updates, and for me to reiterate my offer of central Government help should it be required. Northern Powergrid has 90% of power restored nationally but most of remaining outstanding areas are in No

Storm Arwen: MP meeting daily with Northern Powergrid

Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed, is holding daily meetings with Northern Powergrid to seek updates on the efforts to restore power to the 21,000 households across the region still without power following Storm Arwen. Whilst thanking the emergency workers who have been toiling night

Anne-Marie's interview with Daily Telegraph

Anne-Marie spoke to the Telegraph's Lucy Fisher (original HERE) on her role as Trade Secretary:   Britain will once again become a "dealmaking nation" as it prepares to join the trans-pacific partnership and launch four more negotiations next year, Anne-Marie Trevelyan has declared.

MP joins launch of Great Northumberland Forest project

Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed, joined Hexham MP Guy Opperman, Northumberland Council Leader Glen Sanderson, Forestry Commission Chair Sir William Worsley and local school children to launch the Great Northumberland Forest project. Northumberland - which already has 20% tree

COP26: Transport Day

Today the Prime Minister will urge our international partners and allies at the COP26 Summit to come together and bridge remaining gaps in climate change negotiations to keep 1.5 alive and protect our planet for future generations. COP26 is the world’s last, best chance to reach agreement on the ac