Energy Costs Poll
There should be a Windfall Tax on energy companies
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The NHS Is 60 One of the main reasons I wanted to be an MP was to fight for the NHS in this area. I believe it is one of...
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 Today is Veterans Day and I want to take this opportunity to thank those who have fought for this country – not just in the first and second world wars....
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Keeping Bills Down Today I ran a workshop for local residents to offer advice on how to keep their energy bills down. I was joined by Birmingham Citizen’s Advice Bureau’s...
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 Today I visited the Chinnbrook Family & Community Project to join in on their annual ‘Fun Day’. The children’s centre organised the Fun Day of free activities and information to...
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I often have people contacting me about a number of local issues, such as litter, graffiti, fly tipping, problem pavements or dodgy street-lighting. I'm always happy to try and help...
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New flexible working right is ‘big boost for busy parents’
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Families in Birmingham
received a big boost today with the news that a new right to
request flexible working will come into force. The right to request flexible working will be extended...
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Challenging schools to Make a Difference
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I have written to
primary schools in Hall Green to encourage them to take part in the
Go Givers Make a Difference Challenge. The project, which is run by the Citizenship Foundation...
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I joined Pupils and staff at Swanshurst School in
Billesley to officially open their new wind turbine. Citizenship teacher, Doug Smith and Head Teacher Elaine Kenney
have championed the school’s green credentials,...
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Call for investigation into the Council
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I have written to Hazel Blears, the Minister responsible for
local government, to ask for an investigation into the true facts
over the Council’s Single Status pay grading review. I'm calling for...
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Bouncer regulator costing jobs
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I've had to contact the agency which regulates security
employees because they've been delaying with applications and
costing people their jobs. The Security Industry Authority was introduced to help monitor
those who work...
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Minister's statement on Porton Down Veteran Claims
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Many of my constituents have contacted me as Porton Down veterans about the settlement of those who helped with experiments at the MoD’s Chemical Laboratories.
I’m pleased to let you...
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Minister helps with graffiti clean up
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 I was delighted to have Local Government Minister, John Healey MP visiting Brandwood today to see first hand the work that the Brandwood Labour Action volunteers do on...
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Tories jump on yet another bandwagon
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The Tories are jumping on another bandwagon calling for a suspension on all post office closures irrespective of the financial consequences or the state of the consultation or the wishes...
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International Development Secretary joins me
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 I invited Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP to Birmingham to discuss his work as Secretary of State for International Development with local residents. The cabinet minister met with local people...
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I support Fairtrade Fortnight with Douglas Alexander
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I joined Douglas Alexander, the International Development Secretary, to support Fairtrade Fortnight.
Fairtrade Fortnight is run by the Fairtrade Foundation and encourages people to buy Fairtrade food, which supports better...
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Taking residents views directly to Minister
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 I met with Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, to discuss a meeting I held with local residents earlier this month.
I...
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More apprenticeships in Birmingham
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 I met with John Denham, Secretary of State for Innovation Universities and Skills today to discuss Labour’s ambitious plan to expand and strengthen apprenticeships.
I was delighted to...
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Marking Holocaust Memorial Day
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 I have signed a Book of Commitment to honour those killed in the Holocaust and individuals that risked their lives to help those being persecuted.
The Book has been placed...
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School girl discusses her anti gun crime campaign with the PM
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 Swanshurst School pupil, Kiran Basra, met with the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, to discuss the work she has been doing to highlight the devastating effects that gun crime can bring...
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Council’s branch of common sense
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I've hit out at Birmingham City Council after it told two residents that they could down a neighbour’s overhanging branches, just so long as the dead branches were returned to...
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