75 Most Recent Stories From Lib Dem Women in Parliament

Thu 11th Mar 2010:

Whittington A&E – Story 6 (feedproxy).

Mary's story: In October 2009, I became very ill at home because I was hemorrhaging from ulcers in my stomach and round the base of my windpipe. I did not know I had ulcers because I was in no pain: I simply felt extremely weak. My excellent GP, Dr Friedman came to see me at home [...]

A MESSAGE FROM SUSAN KRAMER MP ON RICHMOND PARK CAR PARKIN CHARGES (Susan Kramer).

"Dear Resident,

MP 'SADDENED' AS CONSERVATIVES REFUSE TO VOTE TO KILL OFF CAR PARK CHARGES IN RICHMOND PARK - KRAMER (Susan Kramer).

Susan Kramer, MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston has expressed her sadness that Conservative peers tonight (Wednesday 10th March) refused to support Liberal Democrat efforts to kill off proposals for car parking charges in Richmond Park.

Annette Brooke meets with Prime Minister for RNIB (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole met today with the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, to discuss access to vital health information for people with sight loss and other information disabilities.

Wed 10th Mar 2010:

Whittington A&E – the first chink in their armour? (feedproxy).

In the opposition day debate yesterday on London Hospitals - the Minister Mike O'Brien said this: 'I do not see any justification for closure of the A and E at this time, and I would want to hear the case for closing it during the next Parliament. I have seen no such case.' Well neither have we! [...]

UpRise: United Against Racism (feedproxy).

There is a group trying to continue the event that Boris discontinued - to make UpRise: London United Against Racism happen. They are nearing a crucial stage of planning but their ambitions are currently being held back by funding - a factor they always knew would be our greatest challenge. They are waiting on the responses of funding [...]

Thu 11th Mar 2010:

GOVERNMENT BUILDING EMISSIONS PLAN TOO LITTLE TOO LATE - WILLOTT (Jenny Willott).

Jenny Willott, the MP for Cardiff Central and Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office, has today said that the £2.75 million programme for pilot projects to reduce the carbon footprint of Government buildings is 'too little too late'.

Wed 10th Mar 2010:

John Kampfner explains why he is supporting the Liberal Democrats (feedproxy).

This is what John Campfner says of his reasons for supporting the Liberal Democrats. Today I launched my pamphlet, Lost labours, with Nick Clegg. As somebody who has a long involvement with the Labour party, including editing the New Statesman magazine, I have been able to give a frank and honest appraisal of a decade and a [...]

Whittington A&E – Story 5 (feedproxy).

Alicia's story: PERSONAL THANKS TO THE WHITTINGTON A AND E DEPARTMENT My elder son developed acute appendicitis and we had to rush him in a minicab to the Whittington. He was in agony and every second counted. We were terrified that his appendix would burst but the A and E were wonderful and, I think, probaby saved [...]

Thu 11th Mar 2010:

10p FIRST HOUR PARKING WILL ATTRACT VISTORS TO OUR TOWNS, SAYS JULIA (Julia Goldsworthy).

Falmouth and Camborne MP Julia Goldsworthy is calling for 10p first hour parking to be introduced in every major town in Cornwall to help struggling retailers.

WILLOTT WELCOMES LOTTERY VETERAN SUPPORT (Jenny Willott).

Jenny Willott, Cardiff Central MP and Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office, has today welcomed the launch of the Big Lottery Fund's "Forces in Mind" programme to help ease the transition for veterans from military to civilian life.

Annette Brooke MP supports No Smoking Day (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke MP supports No Smoking Day in Mid Dorset & North Poole

INCREASE IN HOUSE SALES MUST NOT LEAVE POOREST BEHIND- WILLOTT (Jenny Willott).

Jenny Willott, the Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central, has today welcomed reports of an increase in house sales and in first-time buyers, but warns that these increases must not mean leaving the worst off behind.

LIB DEMS BATTLE TO SAVE BUS STOP COUNTDOWN TIMERS (Susan Kramer).

Susan Kramer MP has vowed to fight for residents set to lose out after transport chiefs announced the removal of all countdown information boards in Ham ward, and many on the Upper Richmond Road.

Tue 9th Mar 2010:

Campaign for Body Confidence (feedproxy).

Something really fantastic happened yesterday. Readers of this blog will know that Jo Swinson MP and myself have been leading a campaign to push back against the overwhelming onslaught of overly perfected images of the human form that come at us constantly from the beauty, media, fashion, diet industries. We have reached the point where [...]

Whittington A&E – Story 4 (feedproxy).

Hilary's story: This is my story about the Whittington and how much they have helped me. 24th December 2006 I was hit by a car when crossing the road in Stroud Green. I was rushed into Whittington hospital. My knee was broken in two places and I had a serious scar on my forehead which is receding more [...]

Thu 11th Mar 2010:

Time Running Out For Brent Cross Call In - Teather (Sarah Teather).

Liberal Democrat Brent East MP Sarah Teather has again urged the government to call in the unpopular Brent Cross Cricklewood development.

Clegg Pledges Brent Schools Cash (Sarah Teather).

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has visit Brent to pledge extra cash for schools, targeted at the poorest children in the borough.

LOCAL SCHOOLS WILL GET £5.8M CASH BOOST UNDER LIB DEM EDUCATION PLANS (Julia Goldsworthy).

Primary and secondary schools in Camborne, Redruth, Hayle, Falmouth and Helston would receive a cash boost of nearly £6m under plans unveiled by the Liberal Democrats.

Another step toward victory on Council Boundary move (Jo Swinson).

Jo and Ross Finnie MSP have welcomed the Boundary Commission's recommendation to Ministers to keep Princes Gate in East Dunbartonshire.

Mon 8th Mar 2010:

Whittington A&E – Story 3 (feedproxy).

JH's story: Two years ago my wife was acting erratically and out of character, hardy getting any sleep and working herself into the ground. She made strange and irrational inferences and became delusional. When I tried to speak to her about it she became defensive and even abusive. The situation worsened until one morning she had [...]

Sun 7th Mar 2010:

Whittington A&E – Story 2 (feedproxy).

Alison's Story I've lost count of how many times I've had to go to the A&E with small children and for myself. Often I've gone by bus as I don't have a car (not possible if A&E gets transferred to Royal Free - takes an hour and 2 buses!) with my thumb hanging off, or an [...]

Sat 6th Mar 2010:

Whittington A&E – Story 1 (feedproxy).

Many people responded to my request for personal stories as to why it was so important that the Whittington A&E stayed open. I will publish one a day for the foreseeable future - to remind those putting forward the proposals and making the decisions - that this is about people's lives not paper solutions. Denise's story: I have to say [...]

Thu 11th Mar 2010:

ONLY A 'FATAL MOTION' CAN KILL OFF RICHMOND PARK PARKING CHARGES BILL (Susan Kramer).

Susan Kramer MP has provided more information about the debate on Richmond Park car parking charges set to be held next week.

CONSERVATIVES BETRAY LOCAL PEOPLE ON RICHMOND PARK CAR PARKING CHARGES (Susan Kramer).

Local MP Susan Kramer has reacted with shock at the announcement that Conservatives in the House of Lords will not support a motion that would stop parking charges being introduced in Richmond and Bushy Parks.

Jo Swinson: "Lend a helping hand to local businesses" (Jo Swinson).

In the House of Commons today, Jo Swinson MP called on the Government get part-nationalised banks lending to small businesses in East Dunbartonshire.

Hundreds of reasons to vote Liberal Democrat (Jo Swinson).

Jo Swinson MP has joined Colin Firth, Brian Eno and Ken MacDonald QC in contributing to a book entitled 'Why Vote Liberal Democrat?'.

Jo among 'most influential young female politicians' (Jo Swinson).

Jo Swinson MP has been named one of the most influential young female politicians by Red Magazine.

Jo urges young voters to get registered (Jo Swinson).

Jo Swinson MP is encouraging young people in East Dunbartonshire to make sure they are registered to vote, after news that over half of 17-24 year olds are not registered to vote.

MP BACKS EARLY WARNING FLOOD ALERT SERVICE (Susan Kramer).

Susan Kramer, MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston is backing an early-warning flood alert service to help residents prepare for rising tides.

KRAMER SLAMS GOVERNMENT REFUSAL TO PUBLISH KINGSTON HOSPITAL PLANS (Susan Kramer).

The Government is desperately trying to mask its plans to shut Kingston Hospital services, says Richmond Park and North Kingston MP Susan Kramer.

Lorely Burt Urges Residents to Sign up to Organ Donor Register (Lorely Burt).

Today, Solihull MP Lorely Burt, is urging more people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Campaign.

Equitable Life holders let down, again (Annette Brooke).

Sir John Chadwick's report into the Government's response to the failings at Equitable Life will not be published May 2010, after the general election and beyond most people's anticipation of an expected report in Spring 2010

BURT: GOVERNMENT MUST REWARD EARLY INNOVATORS (Lorely Burt).

Local MP Lorely Burt is urging the Government to change its Clean Energy Cash-Back scheme to ensure that early energy innovators in Solihull can benefit from the scheme.

Tories Cannot Buy the Voters of Solihull - Burt (Lorely Burt).

Commenting on the news that the Lord Ashcroft-funded Conservative Party has donated £55,700 to the Solihull election campaign, more than any other seat in the UK, Solihull MP Lorely Burt said:

Local MP joins Breakthrough Breast Cancer to ensure older patients are given every chance to beat breast cancer (Annette Brooke).

Local MP Annette Brooke joined forces with Breakthrough Breast Cancer, 24th February, as the charity launched the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Every Chance campaign to urgently tackle the barriers that limit equal access for older patients to breast cancer treatments and care.

Save our mobile library service (Jo Swinson).

Jo has highlighted the case of one 89-year-old Milngavie resident who is strongly opposing the withdrawal of mobile library services in East Dunbartonshire.

Community must be consulted on Allander replacement (Jo Swinson).

Jo is calling for East Dunbartonshire Council to consult with the local community on plans for replacing Allander Leisure with a new facility.

Vince Cable Visits Camborne and Redruth (Julia Goldsworthy).

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Vince Cable visited Camborne on Saturday to knock on doors and meet local people with MP Julia Goldsworthy.

Jo quizzes Government over reservoir fence (Jo Swinson).

Jo has stepped up her efforts to see the removal of the controversial security railings that surround the Milngavie reservoir.

Jo stands up for East Dunbartonshire pensioners (Jo Swinson).

Jo led a debate in Parliament this week to call the Government to account for ignoring the concerns of pensioners in East Dunbartonshire.

Council attacks local voluntary groups (Jo Swinson).

Jo Swinson MP has slammed East Dunbartonshire Council for cutting grants to community organisations by 48% without consulting its Grants Advisory Committee.

Part nationalised banks are for lending, not bonuses (Jo Swinson).

Jo has slammed RBS for giving bankers excessive bonuses while refusing to lend money to taxpayers.

Home Office review backs Lib Dem airbrushing proposals (Jo Swinson).

Jo has welcomed a Home Office report which recommends airbrushed adverts carry warning labels.

Labour's spending on green jobs just 20% of what was promised (Jo Swinson).

Jo has criticised the Government for spending just £30 million of a promised £152 million of key environmental and renewable energy funds over the last three years.

Annette Brooke MP tells Parliament 'ME sufferers deserve more' (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole called on Parliament to give better support and fund more research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, more commonly known as ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

Annette Brooke MP invited to become a patron of Home-Start South East Dorset. (Annette Brooke).

Home-Start South East Dorset has marked their 15th Anniversary by announcing that Annette Brooke will become a patron to the charity.

KRAMER BACKS HEATHROW JUDICIAL REVIEW (Susan Kramer).

Susan Kramer, MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston today (Tuesday 23rd February) attended the launch of the 2M judicial review into the third runway.

Psychiatrists back plans for airbrush kitemarks (Jo Swinson).

The Royal College of Psychiatrists released a report today backing the Liberal Democrats' calls for airbrushed images to be 'kitemarked'.

12,000 "DISAPPEAR" FROM CORNWALL'S HOUSING WAITING LISTS (Julia Goldsworthy).

Julia has called on Cornwall Council to urgently review their social housing application process, after it emerged that waiting lists in the county have dropped by more than 12,000 following a re-registration process initiated last October.

Unemployment rising again in East Dunbartonshire (Jo Swinson).

Jo has criticised the Government's reaction as the rate of unemployment in Scotland continues to rise.

19% Jump in unemployment (Annette Brooke).

New figures released today by the Office of National Statistics show that the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Mid Dorset and North Poole has risen by 19% in just one month. Across the country the figure has also risen, despite an expectation by economists that the number of people claiming unemployment benefit would fall by 10,000 in January.

JULIA WELCOMES INDEPENDENT UPPER GI REVIEW (Julia Goldsworthy).

Commenting on the Government's decision to order a full investigation into the controversial transfer of upper gastro-intestinal (GI) cancer surgery from Treliske to Derriford, Julia Goldsworthy MP said:

Lorely Backs Fairtrade Fortnight (Lorely Burt).

Solihull MP Lorely Burt is encouraging all of her constituents to consider taking part in 'The Big Swap' and support Fairtrade Fortnight 2010. This year's event will run from 22 February until 7 March.

Lorely Urges Forces Personnel To Get Onto Property Ladder (Lorely Burt).

Local MP, Lorely Burt, is urging local servicemen and women to take advantage of the new Home Ownership Pilot Scheme for members of the Armed Forces, who have been serving for between 4 and 6 years.

MP AND COUNCILLORS JOIN RESIDENTS IN PROTEST OVER DANGEROUS ROAD (Julia Goldsworthy).

Julia Goldsworthy MP and local councillors are supporting a petition by local residents in Penhallick calling for major traffic calming to be introduced on a very dangerous stretch of road.

LORELY BURT : URGENT REVIEW OF COLD WEATHER PLANNING REQUIRED (Lorely Burt).

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has signed a Parliamentary motion calling for an urgent review of cold weather contingency planning after the publication of a report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) which criticised the Government's response to the recent snow.

Lorely Burt MP joins Jason Donovan to support Vulture Funds Bill (Lorely Burt).

Politicians, anti-poverty groups and churches unite against vultures funds.

Labour's Poverty Trap Robs Ten Years From Harlesden Children - Teather (Sarah Teather).

Local Liberal Democrat MP for Brent East Sarah Teather has condemned Labour's record on poverty after new analysis showed that a baby born in Harlesden is expected to die more than ten years before a child born in neighbouring Kensington, just a 13 minute drive away.

Annette Brooke challenges PM on accessible health information (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, used an opportunity at Prime Minister's Questions yesterday challenge Gordon Brown over the appalling failure of the Government to ensure that health information is accessible to patients with sight loss.

Annette Brooke MP backs campaign to end child preventable child deaths (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke MP today backed the global campaign to end preventable child deaths. Annette added her name to the list of MPs calling for action to end the international child health emergency that is currently claiming the lives of 24,000 children under the age of five every day.

LEAKED DOCUMENTS REVEAL SECRET NHS PLANS FOR KINGSTON HOSPITAL - UPDATE FROM SUSAN KRAMER (Susan Kramer).

Thank you to everyone who has already supported the 'Save Kingston Hospital' campaign.

Protecting Birds of Prey (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke MP has signed an Early Day Motion (EDM 654) expressing support for the RSPB's campaign for the Government to do more to end the illegal killing of birds of prey.

Speaking out for preschools (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke MP, Liberal Democrat shadow minister for Children, Schools and Families, has sent a petition expressing dismay at a controversial new government funding formula for preschools and nurseries to Dawn Primarolo, her Government counterpart.

BOILER SCRAPPAGE SCHEME TOO LITTLE, TO TOO FEW, TOO LATE (Jenny Willott).

Commenting on today's release of details of the Welsh Boiler Scrappage Scheme, Jenny Willott, Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central, said:

Lorely Burt MP Expresses Concerns over Foundation Trust with Chief Executive of Care Quality Commission (Lorely Burt).

Solihull MP Lorely Burt held urgent talks this morning with health watchdogs the Care Quality Commission over the future of the Heart of England Foundation Trust.

CORNISH LIB DEMS PUT FAIRNESS AT HEART OF THEIR CAMPAIGN (Julia Goldsworthy).

The Liberal Democrats kicked-off their campaign last week, with promises to continue their work to get a fair deal for people in Cornwall.

MPs CALL FOR END TO SECOND HOME TAX BREAKS (Julia Goldsworthy).

Local Liberal Democrat MPs Dan Rogerson and Julia Goldsworthy have met with Local Government Minister Barbara Follett to raise concerns about the impact of the growth of second homes in Cornwall.

PO BOSSES SAY "NO" TO OUTREACH SERVICE FOR CARHARRACK (Julia Goldsworthy).

Post Office Ltd have refused to introduce an outreach branch in Carharrack - claiming it would be too popular.

Lorely Asks for Your Experiences at Foundation Trust Hospitals (Lorely Burt).

Solihull MP Lorely Burt is today asking for anyone who has had a problem at Solihull, Good Hope, or Heartlands hospitals to get in touch with her as part of her ongoing work to try and improve the Heart of England Foundation Trust.

Lorely Burt Praises Volunteers and British Innovation in Motion Before Parliament (Lorely Burt).

Members of parliament from all parties have commended the community efforts of land rover owners in helping others during the recent severe weather conditions.

Lorely Burt thanked for pledging to "do her bit" for British Armed Forces (Lorely Burt).

Lorely Burt, MP for Solihull, has been thanked for pledging to do her bit for the British Armed Forces family.

Government Must Rescue Brent's Private Tenants From Repossession Misery - Teather (Sarah Teather).

Local Liberal Democrat MP for Brent East Sarah Teather has spoken up in support of new laws which would protect private tenants in Brent from sudden homelessness when their landlord is repossessed.

WILLOTT MAKES BRITISH LEGION PLEDGE AMID OF AFGHANISTAN CASUALTY WARNING (Jenny Willott).

Jenny Willott, Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central, has met with representatives from the Royal British Legion in Parliament to make a formal pledge to do her bit to support the British Armed Forces.

WILLOTT DEMANDS CUT IN SOUTH WALES RAIL FARES (Jenny Willott).

Jenny Willott, Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central, is urging the Government to carry out a comprehensive review of rail fares in order to bring down the costs of public transport for people in South Wales.

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