The MP for Rotherham who backed a campaign for a new law to equalise hate crime laws for LGBT+ and disabled people has expressed her delight that the change she campaigned on for a decade has now been passed by MPs and will become law.

She also welcomed the Government’s move to introduce a new crime of hate motivated by misogyny for the first time.

-  Hopian in Rotherham awarded government funding to help bring people together and bridge divides

- Part of over £2 million investment supporting more than 200 grassroots organisations across England

- Funding will help strengthen unity, trust and opportunity within local communities

Sarah Champion, Member of Parliament for Rotherham has welcomed new government funding awarded to Hopian recognising its vital work in bringing people together and strengthening community ties locally.

The Labour Government has announced 5 Defence Technical Excellence Colleges (DTECs) across England, supported by £50m in funding.

This is a commitment that the Government made in the Defence Industrial Strategy, and is now delivering on.

DTECs will be existing further education colleges, recognised for providing ‘technical excellence’ and high-quality defence-focused education. They will provide training and education in crucial skills required by the defence sector, for students aged 16+, giving young people and adults the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to work well-paid, highly-skilled jobs and careers in the defence sector.