All articles written by Maggie Throup MP on PoliticsHome.com

08 Jun Health

Obesity is damaging the nation’s health and wealth

Successive governments have sought to reduce obesity through 14 strategies over 30 years – all of which have failed to fix the broken food system.

24 Jan 2019 Economy

Our furniture industry is thriving

Chair of the APPG for the Furniture Industry Maggie Throup MP says the furniture industry is thriving, creating jobs for our local communities and bringing interest and buyers from abroad.

15 Jan 2018 Health

DoH should be ‘bold and brave’ and restrict harmful junk food advertising

Ministers should resist the influence of the food and drink industry and put the health of our nation at the top of the agenda, writes Obesity APPG chair Maggie Throup