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See below James Grundy MP's letter to Wigan Council, urging them to reopen Leigh Market in accordance with Government guidance. 

"Dear Alison,

I write to you further to my previous correspondence regarding the closure of essential food stalls at Leigh Market. 

Bolton West and Atherton MP, Chris Green, has teamed up with his colleague, James Grundy, newly elected MP for Leigh, to urge the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to fund the safeguarding and regeneration of the old Atherton Library.

Today, James Grundy MP delivered his maiden speech in the House of Commons, setting out his priorities for his constituency of Leigh.

People living and working across the North West will benefit from today’s Budget as the Conservatives deliver on the promises made to the British people, investing in infrastructure, the NHS and public services across the region.

Today I met with the Lowton and Golborne Community Policing Team to discuss the issues affecting both communities. It was great to welcome the three new PCSO's to the Lowton and Golborne beat, the highest number we have ever had in the area.

Yesterday I held my first surgery as an MP, at Lowton St Mary's Community Hall. I was very grateful for the warm welcome from local residents, and look forward to holding similar surgeries around the constituency in due course.

Carried out my last piece of casework before the Christmas break today, visiting Larch Road, Westleigh, to check on a report of fly tipping and a missing blue bin. 

James Grundy has become the first Conservative MP for Leigh after yesterday's General Election, receiving 45.3% of the vote.

Commenting on Facebook, James said, "Long story short - It went a bit better than expected!"