75 Most Recent Stories From Lib Dem Women in Parliament

Sun 5th Sep 2010:

Independent report slams Tesco Milngavie plans (Jo Swinson).

Jo Swinson MP has urged Tesco to call a halt to their plans after an independent report found that they may violate local planning guidelines.

Swap and share to show you care (Jo Swinson).

Jo Swinson MP attended a Swap and Share event organised by Baldernock Cut the Carbon on Saturday.

Summer Tour 2010 concludes (Jo Swinson).

Jo Swinson MP completed her summer tour last week, visiting places around East Dunbartonshire to speak with local people.

Kirky Link Road put through its paces (Jo Swinson).

Jo ran Deafblind Scotland's 'Field of Dreams' 10km race along the new Kirkintilloch Link Road this weekend.

Jo aims for a greener future (Jo Swinson).

Jo is urging community groups in East Dunbartonshire to apply for a new green grants initiative which helps fund local environmental projects.

Keep app with Jo over the summer (Jo Swinson).

Constituents in East Dunbartonshire can keep up with Jo's work during Westminster's summer recess by downloading a free new iPhone app called MyMP.

Jo slams 'unwanted and unnecessary' Tesco appeal (Jo Swinson).

Jo has urged the Scottish Government not to allow Tesco to expand its Milngavie store and is encouraging others to do the same.

Local high tech industry leading the way (Jo Swinson).

Jo has paid a visit to Thales' Glasgow site to see the manufacture of cutting-edge optical equipment used by troops in Afghanistan.

Local charity brings green living to East Dunbartonshire (Jo Swinson).

Jo has praised the work of a local charity which promotes sustainable living and self sufficiency through setting up community gardens.

Jo begins summer tour 2010 (Jo Swinson).

Following the success of last year's summer tour, Jo will be out and about in East Dunbartonshire next week listening to your views and taking up issues on your behalf.

Volunteers make circle of friends in Milngavie (Jo Swinson).

This week Jo paid a visit to Friendship Circle in Milngavie, to see how volunteers are bringing older people together.

Sarah Welcomes Green Light For Crest Academies (Sarah Teather).

Local Brent Central MP Sarah Teather has welcomed the decision to give rebuilding work at Crest Academies in Brent the green light.

Now Council must pay CALA's legal costs (Jo Swinson).

Jo has described as "outrageous" the Scottish Government Reporter's decision to require East Dunbartonshire to pay some of CALA's costs for the Kilmardinny appeal.

Lottery funding to help local kids get active (Jo Swinson).

Jo has welcomed the news that Auchinairn Primary School in Bishopbriggs and Reality Adventure Works in Kirkintilloch will be receiving £1,900 of lottery funding for outdoor activities.

Milngavie girls' fundraising success (Jo Swinson).

Jo has congratulated four local girls for jointly raising enough money to sponsor the education of two children in Swaziland.

Jo hails local lottery successes (Jo Swinson).

Jo has congratulated the Bishopbriggs Ceilidh Band and the Vaisakhi Da Mela Committee for securing nearly £12,000 of lottery funding.

Annette short listed for MP of the year award (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole, has been short listed for MP of the year in the Dods & Scottish Widows Women in Public Life Awards.

Annette Brooke MP helps launch the 2010 Summer Reading Challenge (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, has helped to launch the 2010 Summer Reading Challenge at a special reception held in the House of Commons on 19 July, marking another year of the popular and successful initiative to keep children reading throughout the school summer holidays.

5.6% fall in unemployment in Mid Dorset and North Poole (Annette Brooke).

New figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) giving unemployment figures for June 2010 have shown that the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in the constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole has fallen by 5.6 per cent in the last month.

Lib Dem win in Corfe Mullen By Election (Annette Brooke).

Lib Dem candidate Philip Harknett won a resounding victory in the East Dorset District Council by election for Corfe Mullen South ward on Thursday 15th July. The by election had been called after former Councillor Stewart Hearn resigned in protest at the Council's lack of action on a number of core issues, including providing affordable housing in the area.

Good news for park home owners - Annette Brooke MP (Annette Brooke).

Just one week after Annette Brooke's Prime Minister's Question on park homes, a Written Ministerial Statement released today by the Department for Communities and Local Government has announced that the Government will lay before Parliament the necessary legislation to transfer the jurisdiction that County Courts have under the Mobile Homes Act 1983 over resolution of park home owners' disputes to Residential Property Tribunals.

Annette Brooke MP pledges to become Child Poverty Champion (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke, Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole, has been praised by the Child Poverty Action Group for pledging to become a 'Child Poverty Champion' working in her constituency to end child poverty by 2020. Annette has also pledged to work in parliament on national action that will held end child poverty for all UK children.

Annette Brooke MP calls for improved Ankylosing Spondylitis services (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, met with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) patients and experts last week to discuss the barriers to AS patients receiving the best care for the painful and disabling spinal condition. The patients were in Westminster for the launch of the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society's (NASS) report Looking Ahead which highlights the problems people with AS face due to delayed diagnosis and a lack of access to appropriate expertise and therapies.

Annette Brooke MP re-elected as Chair of the APPG on Microfinance (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has this week been re-elected as the Chair of the All Party-Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Microfinance. The election took place at the Annual General Meeting of the APPG in the Houses of Parliament.

Local MP Annette Brooke stands up for park home owners during Prime Minister's Questions (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, used the opportunity yesterday during Prime Minister's Questions to raise the issue of park home owners who suffer at the hands of irresponsible site owners.

Lorely selected as Chair for BIS committee (Lorely Burt).

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has been selected as the co-chair of the newly created Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Burt calls for action in Parliament on Powergen (Lorely Burt).

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has asked for a debate on empty property rates, following residents' complaints about the state of the former Powergen site in Shirley.

Black History Important For Everyone - Teather (Sarah Teather).

Local Brent Central Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Teather has supported an event in Stonebridge aiming to introduce Black history to the local community.

Labour's Cheques Aren't Worth The Paper They Are Written On - Teather (Sarah Teather).

Commenting on yesterday's announcement on school building, local Brent Central MP Sarah Teather said:

Burt backs local decision making on housing numbers. (Lorely Burt).

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has backed the new right of local authorities to determine how many homes are needed for their own area.

Liberal Democrats create £1bn fund for communities hit by cuts - Burt (Lorely Burt).

Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has launched a £1bn Regional Growth Fund to help communities that may be particularly affected by public spending cuts.

Solihull MP leads campaign against unfair bank charges. (Lorely Burt).

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has set her sights on a new campaign designed to giver power back to consumers. Lorely has today brought to Parliament a Private Members Bill designed to end rip-off charges on consumers from banks and financial institutions. Penalties such as overdraft charges are often overly punitive and represent an unfair deal for consumers, especially when their details are hidden away in the small print of contracts.

Annette Brooke MP honoured for animal welfare stance (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke MP has been honoured for her commitment to tackling cruelty to animals. The Protecting Animals in Democracy (PAD) project has presented Annette Brooke with a Certificate in recognition of her full support for their VOTE4ANIMALS 2010 manifesto in the run-up to the May General Election.

Annette Brooke MP champions a healthy start in life for babies (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke MP this week attended the Breastfeeding Manifesto Coalition's National Breastfeeding Week parliamentary celebrations, where she joined over 190 other MPs in pledging her support to the Breastfeeding Manifesto. Annette has also agreed to be its new parliamentary champion, having supported the Manifesto since its launch in 2007.

Solihull MP re-elected as chair of Parliamentary Party (Lorely Burt).

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has said she is 'delighted' to be re-elected unopposed as chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party.

Solihull MP backs 'Tough But Fair' budget (Lorely Burt).

Speaking on the emergency budget announcement, Solihull MP Lorely Burt echoed the opinion of Chancellor George Osborne when she described the budget as 'tough, but fair.'

Annette Brooke MP calls for greater efforts to stamp out bullying (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, yesterday called on the new coalition Government to tackle bullying head on. The challenge to do more than just make policies was made in a Westminster Hall debate that she tabled in Parliament. Annette has long been a champion of the anti-bullying cause, and in light of recent research completed by the Beatbullying charity concluding that bullying accounts for up to 44 per cent of child suicides, she raised concerns about the consistent implementation of anti-bullying policies - particularly beyond the school gates and on school buses.

Annette Brooke pushes for greater support and recognition of carers in Mid Dorset and North Poole (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke MP is backing Carers Week's 'A life of my own' campaign, after new research issued as part of Carers Week (14-20 June) has highlighted the difficulties faced by those looking after an ill, frail or disabled loved one in leading their own lives outside of their caring role.

Mid Dorset and North Poole MP, Annette Brooke, strikes a 'whale tail' pose and calls for greater protection for whales (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke MP has shown her support for whales by striking a 'whale tail' pose with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).

Local MP warns: Mental health services are failing children with autism (Annette Brooke).

Annette Brooke MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has warned that thousands of children with autism in England are needlessly facing a future of mental health problems, because the NHS does not know how to help them. She is backing a new campaign by the National Autistic Society (NAS), You Need to Know, which aims to tackle an unfit mental health system that fails two thirds of children with autism and often makes their mental health worse.

Gaza Blockade Must End - Teather (Sarah Teather).

Local Brent Central MP Sarah Teather has spoken with the Minister for the Middle East to raise her concerns over the death of nine civilians during the storming of an aid flotilla heading for the Gaza Strip.

Compensation for Solihull's Equitable Life Victims is Long Overdue - Burt (Lorely Burt).

Victims of the Equitable Life collapse can finally expect compensation as Liberal Democrat MPs push forward new legislation.

Lorely Burt Welcomes Liberal Democrat and Labour Coalition on Solihull Council (Lorely Burt).

Lorely Burt, MP for Solihull has today welcomed the announcement of the coalition between the Liberal Democrats and Labour on the Solihull council.

Queen's Speech is an ambitious programme for Government (Jenny Willott).

Commenting on today's Queen's Speech Jenny Willott, the Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central said:

Burt Praises End of Top Down NHS Administration (Lorely Burt).

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has today welcomed the announcement from the Department of Health that local communities, patients, and GPs would be at the heart of any reconfiguration of health services.

Coalition delivering for Solihull - Burt (Lorely Burt).

Liberal Democrat MP for Solihull Lorely Burt has today highlighted the real benefits the new coalition government will bring to Solihull

Willesden Green polling stations now open to vote (Sarah Teather).

Willesden Green polling stations are now fully operational. A number of people were unable to vote this morning as the wrong ballot papers had been sent to the polling stations in Willesden Green. If you need to know where to vote please call Brent Council's Electoral Services on 020 8937 1372.

Sarah Teather Set To Win (Sarah Teather).

Bookmakers William Hill have today installed Sarah Teather as favourite for the Brent Central seat, as more and more local people have said they are backing Sarah's campaign.

Conservatives throw in towel in race for Brent Central (Sarah Teather).

The Conservatives already trailing in a poor third place have now thrown in the towel in the race for Brent Central. Speaking to the BBC, Brent Central Conservative Chairperson Jennifer Seaton-Brown admitted that the Conservatives were now concentrating 'on their target areas'. She also admitted that the crucial battleground of Kensal Green which had previously had a Conservative Councillor was now 'a Labour/Lib Dem fight'.

Labour voters flocking to the Liberal Democrats - Evening Standard (Sarah Teather).

The Evening Standard has said that Labour voters are flocking to the Liberal Democrats. Many traditional Labour voters are abandoning Labour and switching to Nick Clegg's Liberal Democrats.

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate (Julia Goldsworthy).

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate (Jenny Willott).

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate (Sarah Teather).

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate (Lorely Burt).

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Baroness Scott: Only Liberal Democrats can Deliver Change to Shirley High Street (Lorely Burt).

Baroness Scott of Needham Market, President of the Liberal Democrats, spent the afternoon with parliamentary candidate Lorely Burt on Shirley High Street, to see for herself how the election campaign is going in Solihull.

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy (Julia Goldsworthy).

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy (Jenny Willott).

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy (Sarah Teather).

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy (Lorely Burt).

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

I Am Proud To Live In Brent - Teather (Sarah Teather).

Local Liberal Democrat Sarah Teather is the only Brent Central candidate to have her home address printed on the ballot paper.

Floella Benjamin Backs Sarah Teather (Sarah Teather).

Popular TV personality and children's campaigner Floella Benjamin has visited Brent to support Sarah Teather's campaign for Brent Central.

VOTERS "WILL BE IN SAFE HANDS" WITH JULIA, SAYS ANDREW GEORGE (Julia Goldsworthy).

Hayle will be in safe hands with Julia Goldsworthy, former MP Andrew George has said. Mr George has stepped down as the town's MP after 13 years due to boundary changes, and will instead be standing in the St Ives seat. Hayle becomes part of the Camborne and Redruth constituency.

PILOT SCHEME ON WATER QUALITY TO START IN JULY (Julia Goldsworthy).

A pilot scheme to improve information about the water quality of Cornwall's beaches will start this summer. Porthtowan and Gwithian beaches are to be included in a new trial that will help ensure a speedy response to water pollution incidents, and provide better quality information to members of the public using Cornwall's beaches.

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate (Julia Goldsworthy).

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate (Jenny Willott).

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate (Sarah Teather).

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate (Lorely Burt).

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

FORMER LABOUR BRANCH CHAIR SWITCHES TO LIB DEMS (Julia Goldsworthy).

The former branch chair of Redruth Labour party has declared her support for local Lib Dem candidate Julia Goldsworthy in the general election. Janet Brook, who stood as a Labour council candidate in 2001, said her political views had not changed - but the Labour Party had.

Older People Deserve Fairness - Teather (Sarah Teather).

Local Liberal Democrat Sarah Teather has debated older people's issues at an election hustings with Brent Elders Voice.

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs (Julia Goldsworthy).

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs (Jenny Willott).

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs (Sarah Teather).

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate (Julia Goldsworthy).

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate (Jenny Willott).

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs (Julia Goldsworthy).

Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

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