It was great to be at the opening of the new £20 million Emergency Care Department at Tameside Hospital.
Construction work took just over two years and was completed over the summer.
I was joined by my neighbouring MP Jonathan Reynolds, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Lord Lieutenant Wing Cdr Dave Archibald DL RAFAC as the King’s representative.
Richie Campbell, who was born six years ago in the old department’s car park, helped us cut the ribbon along with Dr Hyder Qureshi—the doctor who saved his life.
Before the ribbon was cut, a time capsule was buried on the site with items (chosen by pupils from Inspire Academy) including original and new plans of the department and popular culture items such as coins, pictures of the redevelopment and the front page of the local and a national newspaper of the day.
I am delighted to have a permanent presence at the Butcher’s Arms Stadium to show my support for the brilliant Droylsden FC.
UP THE BLOODS!