Local MP appointed to role to help champion national Steel Strategy and support for local businesses

Local MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, Marie Tidball, has been appointed to the role of Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Department of Business and Trade.  

Marie's work in this role will support the Department to deliver its key priorities, including delivering the Employment Rights Bill, supporting small businesses, and delivering a national Steel Strategy. This will assist the work of the newly appointed Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle MP. 

The appointment follows her work with the government, including on championing the steel sector and steel jobs in South Yorkshire and beyond. 

Marie Tidball MP, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, said: 

“It’s a privilege to be appointed PPS for the Department for Business and Trade. “The Department has already delivered some fantastic work, including introducing the Employment Rights Bill, which will deliver the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation. It was an honour to serve on the Committee for this Bill, and I am delighted to continue the work now as PPS to the Department. “I’m also looking forward to support their work to deliver our national Steel Strategy, tackling late payments for small businesses, and revitalising our high streets. I’ve visited businesses across our communities, and I know the difference these changes will make to employees, small business owners, and well-paid advanced manufacturing jobs across our constituency.”