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Yesterday I had the pleasure of discussing politics and the challenges of the world with a vibrant and intelligent group of young people. Primary Six and Seven at North Queensferry Primary School refreshingly engaged. The pupils had been learning about how Westminster works and had ran their own election with [...]

Following news that the RNID criticised the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for their lack of facilities for deaf customers, I was invited to meet CLAUDE Clear Audio Systems. The Fife company provides advice and supplies the full spectrum of audio equipment so that the 15% of the population that have hearing [...]

Damian responds to the latest news about the King’s Avenue Health Development [...]

I was delighted to be asked to open the new Talk Matters premises at Dickson House in Elgin Street, Dunfermline a couple of weeks ago. Talk Matters is a confidential counselling service available for people in Fife with a wide range of problems including anxiety, anger, stress, depression or [...]

Rosyth to become 'nuclear graveyard' - UK, News - The Independent: "Mr Brown said: 'We will not allow the Rosyth area to be frozen by nuclear dumping or becoming a nuclear graveyard. The Government proposals cannot be allowed to go ahead.'"This is not a report from today, but fifteen years [...]

This result finally puts to rest years of wrangling over Europe’s future and paves the way for a stronger and more democratic European Union. The worst thing would be to re-open this self-indulgent debate. David Cameron should now finally accept the treaty as a fact of life instead of plotting with [...]

I see that there's been quite a bit of media coverage today and over the last few days about the issue of whether or not Alex Salmond should be given equal billing as the three other main party leaders in the leadership debates which are likely to be held in [...]

Today I joined the South Fife puppy walkers for a Coffee Morning in Crossford Scout Hall. There were lots of puppies and working guide dogs...waiting to meet me!To find out more log on to www.guidedogs.org.uk [...]

A very strange story appeared last night on the BBC news and reported here on the BBC website. Apparently George Osborne will announce today that the pension age for men is to be raised from 65 to 66 in 2016 - about a decade earlier than planned - and [...]

• MP addresses Hempnall Planning Inquiry • Read Richard’s speech here SOUTH NORFOLK MP Richard Bacon has called for balance between the drive for renewable energy and the needs of local communities in his speech to the planning inquiry into the proposed seven-turbine Hempnall windfarm. Mr Bacon told the inquiry: [...]

Dear all,Following the recent difficulties that many constituents have been experiencing with postal strikes in Tooting, Streatham and Wandsworth, I've now been given an update from Adam Crozier's office (he is the Chief Executive of Royal Mail) on the current situation. Royal Mail workers returned to work today in the [...]

A bustling, vibrant playgroup at Pitreavie Playing Fields was my visit this morning. Led by parents this chairity received a glowing report from the inspectors.Take a look for yourself... www.pitreavieplaygroup.com [...]

This video was shown before Gordon's speech at party conference in Brighton. Thought people might be interested in seeing it. [...]

It's been a difficult few months for MPs with the enquiry into MP 'second home' expenses. Like many MPs, I had checked all my expenses claims - I thought I was ok, but there was always the nightmare that maybe I had overlooked something. So I was delighted when the [...]

Ashford's controversial shared space [...]

• Half of all RAF flights from Afghanistan delayed • The MoD says it is looking at compensating troops after their tour of duty ends Commenting on the publication of the Commons public accounts committee's report on the Ministry of Defence’s support for high-intensity operations, South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon, a [...]

• No further action needed, says auditor • Taxpayers have the right to know how their money is used, says MP South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon’s second home expenses have been given the thumbs up by parliamentary auditor Sir Thomas Legg. In his letter to the South Norfolk MP, Sir Thomas states [...]

• Watchdog finds there are still ‘significant issues’ • Agency’s software expensive, complicated and reliant on contractors Commenting on the publication of the National Audit Office’s second progress update on the administration of the Single Payment Scheme by the Rural Payments Agency, South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon, a member of [...]

• Adults with autism falling through gaps in service provision • Health and social care services need greater understanding of autism and autistic spectrum disorders, says MP Commenting on the Commons public accounts committee’s report into the support given to adults with autism, South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon, a member [...]

It's less than two months until the big UN conference in Copenhagen which will seek to get a new international agreement on climate change. The UK government has been at the forefront of efforts to try and get an agreement on the big reductions in emissions which is needed if [...]