Runcorn MP thanks hospital staff after breaking her wrist in Shopping City fall

Sarah Pochin after receiving treatment for a broken wrist. Photo: Sarah Pochin.

Runcorn and Widnes World · 12 October 2026

Sarah thanked doctors and nurses at Halton Hospital after receiving treatment for a broken wrist following a fall at Runcorn Shopping City. She had been on her way to meet constituents at her office and apologised to those whose appointments she missed.

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Sarah Pochin: Women “absolutely terrified for their safety” as early release scheme begins

Reform UK · 1 October 2026

Reform UK reports on Sarah's visit to HMP Brixton as the prisoner early release scheme began. Sarah raised concerns about the safety of domestic abuse victims, the availability of electronic tagging and pressure on probation services.

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Victims go into hiding as hundreds of prisoners released today

The Telegraph · 30 September 2026

The Telegraph reports on domestic abuse victims’ safety concerns as prisoners are released early to ease overcrowding. The article includes commentary from Sarah Pochin MP on safeguards and the monitoring of offenders in the community.

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Multi-car crash on the Mersey Gateway. Photo: Cheshire Police.

Sarah Pochin responds to sentencing after Mersey Gateway crash

Runcorn and Widnes World · 24 September 2026

Sarah Pochin has criticised the suspended sentence given to a dangerous driver following a multi-car crash on the Mersey Gateway. The report covers her support for mandatory minimum sentences for similar offences.

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Sarah Pochin with parents and children outside Brookvale Primary School. Photo: LDRS.

Sarah Pochin joins campaign to save Brookvale Primary School

Runcorn and Widnes World · 23 September 2026

Sarah Pochin joined parents, pupils and community supporters campaigning to save Brookvale Primary School. Campaigners who walked to Halton Direct Link found the building had closed early. The school is among eight included in a council consultation on possible mergers, federations or closures; the council says no decisions have been made.

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Sarah Pochin meets Women of Piddington over proposed asylum centre

Daily Express · 14 September 2026

The Daily Express reports on Sarah Pochin and Suella Braverman's visit to Piddington, where residents raised concerns about plans to house 1,250 male asylum seekers at a former Ministry of Defence site. Sarah met the Women of Piddington campaign group and voiced her opposition to the proposed location.

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Ineos Inovyn agrees deal to acquire Vynova Runcorn in administration

Ineos Inovyn agrees deal to acquire Vynova Runcorn in administration

Runcorn and Widnes World · 25 August 2026

Sarah welcomed the agreement, saying it would bring reassurance to the workforce, secure local jobs and strengthen the future of strategically important operations in Runcorn.

MP visits Runcorn water treatment technology company Arvia

MP visits Runcorn water treatment technology company Arvia

Runcorn and Widnes World · 10 August 2026

Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin has visited Arvia Technology to learn how its innovative water treatment systems are tackling pollution and forever chemicals.

MP slams ‘pass the parcel’ blame over ‘unfair’ Mersey crossing tolls

MP slams ‘pass the parcel’ blame over ‘unfair’ Mersey crossing tolls

Runcorn and Widnes World · 20 July 2026

Sarah Pochin MP has accused the Government and Halton Borough Council of “playing pass the parcel” over unfair Mersey crossing tolls. She highlighted the impact on businesses south of the Mersey and pledged to continue fighting for a fair deal.

Living next to Runcorn waste incinerator ‘damaging people’s health’

Living next to Runcorn waste incinerator ‘damaging people’s health’

Runcorn and Widnes World · 19 July 2026

Sarah Pochin raised the concerns of residents living near Runcorn’s Viridor plant during a Westminster debate, warning of the effects on their physical and mental health.

Sarah Pochin raises safety concerns for women and girls in immigration debate

Daily Express · 13 July 2026

The Daily Express reports on Sarah Pochin's intervention in a Westminster Hall debate on illegal immigration. Sarah raised concerns about the safety of women and girls and called for changes to border and asylum policy. The debate followed a petition signed by more than 700,000 people calling for offshore detention facilities.

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Sarah Pochin MP calls for new Runcorn skills and apprenticeship hub

Sarah Pochin MP calls for new Runcorn skills and apprenticeship hub

Runcorn and Widnes World · 9 July 2026

Sarah used a Parliamentary debate to call for a new skills and apprenticeship hub, improving further-education opportunities for young people in Runcorn.

Sarah Pochin says firms are being ‘unfairly penalised by tax’

Sarah Pochin says firms are being ‘unfairly penalised by tax’

Runcorn and Widnes World · 7 July 2026

Sarah called for rapid action to support businesses affected by extended producer responsibility tax, including a 75 per cent reduction.

Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin speaks on mum’s forced adoption

Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin speaks on mum’s forced adoption

Runcorn and Widnes World · 3 July 2026

Sarah spoke publicly about her mother being forced to give up a baby for adoption and the difficulty she later faced finding her brother.

MP action call to solve odour issue at Viridor site in Runcorn

MP action call to solve odour issue at Viridor site in Runcorn

Runcorn and Widnes World · 10 June 2026

Sarah contacted the Environment Agency over odour problems at the Viridor site following complaints from neighbouring residents.

Residents invited to share views on Runcorn Old Town banking hub

Residents invited to share views on Runcorn Old Town banking hub

Runcorn and Widnes World · 6 June 2026

Sarah invited residents to share whether they would support a banking hub in Runcorn Old Town, offering face-to-face services from major banks.

MP questions need for five Turkish barber shops in Runcorn Old Town

MP questions need for five Turkish barber shops in Runcorn Old Town

Runcorn and Widnes World · 4 June 2026

Sarah Pochin questioned the need for five Turkish barber shops within a short walk of each other in Runcorn Old Town, describing the rapid growth of such businesses as a worrying trend.

Runcorn MP calls for meeting over Vynova ‘uncertain future’

Runcorn MP calls for meeting over Vynova ‘uncertain future’

Runcorn and Widnes World · 26 May 2026

Sarah called for a meeting with a Government minister after raising Vynova’s uncertain future and the risk to local jobs in Parliament.

Bridge tolls stunting DHL Runcorn business expansion says MP

Bridge tolls stunting DHL Runcorn business expansion says MP

Runcorn and Widnes World · 23 May 2026

Sarah told Parliament that Mersey bridge tolls were hampering DHL’s expansion plans in Runcorn and continued her call for fairer support for local businesses.

Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin protests against Halton bridge tolls

Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin protests against Halton bridge tolls

Runcorn and Widnes World · 6 May 2026

Sarah joined a protest against Halton bridge tolls as part of her campaign for fairer charges and support for local businesses.

Runcorn MP brands Cheshire police crime commissioner a ‘failure’

Runcorn MP brands Cheshire police crime commissioner a ‘failure’

Runcorn and Widnes World · 15 November 2025

Sarah criticised Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner during a House of Commons debate on police reform.