THE cost of school uniform across the country will be slashed thanks to the work of Northwich MP Mike Amesbury. Weaver Vale MP Mike said he was delighted struggling families would now benefit from cheaper school uniform costs when his private member’s bill becomes law tomorrow (April 29). The Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill is expected to clear all its stages in the nick of time, just before the end of the current parliamentary session. In future, the new law will mean schools across England will have to comply with legally-binding guidance aimed at ensuring uniforms are affordable.