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Steve has welcomed the level of response to a constituency-wide consultation on the Government’s proposals to extend civil marriage to same-sex couples.

 

Last week, Steve ran a constituency-wide consultation on the Government’s proposals to extend civil marriage to same-sex couples. The survey follows a consultation exercise with religious and faith groups in Billesley, Bournville, Brandwood and Selly Oak; as well as a Facebook poll.

 

Steve McCabe MP proposed an Early Day Motion which called for the House of Commons to recognise the huge impact the cuts to local authority grants will have on Birmingham City Council.

 

Steve McCabe MP pledged support for the Meningitis Research Foundation’s ‘Meningitis Matters’ campaign. Bringing together parliamentarians as well as leading healthcare professionals, the event marked the culmination of a day of action in Parliament, aimed at raising awareness of meningitis particularly amongst children.

 

 

George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, made the Autumn Statement 2012 in the House of Commons today. The Statement provides an update on the Government’s plans for the economy based on the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

 

The Legion is the leading provider of welfare for the Armed Forces community in Birmingham, Steve attended an event in Parliament showcasing some of the Legion’s work in Birmingham Selly Oak constituency. Steve discussed the changing face of Armed Forces welfare provision in the local community, and learnt more about the Legion’s work developing Community Covenants locally.

 

Steve McCabe MP, Birmingham Selly Oak, is calling on the Chancellor to cancel the government’s New Year 3p per litre petrol tax rise that will hit local people hard when it comes into force on 1st January 2013.

 

Steve McCabe MP, Birmingham Selly Oak, has pledged his support for the White Ribbon Campaign UK, which is part of a global campaign to ensure men take more responsibility for reducing the level of violence towards women.

 

Steve is helping to raise awareness of the issue as part of White Ribbon Day on 25 November, a day which is also recognised as the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Speaking in a House of Commons debate on child exploitation Steve McCabe MP, Birmingham Selly Oak, said many lessons can be learned from recent revelations but most importantly the victim must be the first priority.

 

The Backbench Business Debate on Child Sexual Exploitation was well attended by MP’s, not surprising after recent revelations of widespread child sexual exploitation.

 

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