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Damian discusses the recovery of Ashford's economy. [...]

Damian discusses nuclear power. [...]

Bruce George MP today welcomed the government’s announcement of a new ambitious strategy aimed at tackling violence against women and girls. The new ‘Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy’ marks a greater focus by the government to prevent such violence from happening. As part of the strategy schools [...]

In my Autumn 2009 Westminster Report, I announced that after lobbying the Post Office it would re-open the Halton Camp Branch on 26th October. I have now been informed by the Post Office that the opening will be delayed because the original agreement for the Stoke Mandeville branch to take [...]

As part of the slow, painful and vital process of restoring public trust in Parliament and our democracy the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) has been set up to oversee MP's expens... [...]

On 1st December David led a House of Commons adjournment debate about the effective of recent job losses at Lloyds Group in Aylesbury Vale. The Minister attending the debate was Ian Lucas MP who is The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. The Minister has assured David that [...]

• Richard Bacon urges Marlingford residents to have their say on gravel quarry plans • Consultation period ends at 5pm on Friday 11 December 2009. South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon has toured the site of a proposed 50 acre gravel quarry near Marlingford. Local residents Miss Jane Knights and Mr Peter Cherry [...]

David talking at the 2009 MKSM Annual Conference about “Localism, Democracy and Development”. To view David’s speech to the conference please click here. [...]

Commenting on reports that RBS Directors may resign if the Chancellor of the Exchequer were to block £1.5bn in banker’s bonuses, Edinburgh West MP John Barrett said: [...]

Commenting on the Public Sector rich list released by the Tax Payers’ Alliance today, John Barrett MP for Edinburgh West, said: [...]

As part of the nationwide Carers' Right Day I set up my stall on Dunfermline's High Street and was overwhelmed by the demand for information and support for the cause. A couple travelled from Glenrothes to lend their support. I heard story after story about the difficulties that [...]

I joined Derek O'Rourke and his team at the Co-op in the Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Dunfermline to help promote their fundraising effort for the St. Dunstan's charity.St. Dunstan's wants an independent future for blind ex-Service men and women. For almost a century, it has been giving invaluable physical and [...]

I'm recruiting a part-time parliamentary assistant (details below). If you think you've got what it takes send in your CV and covering letter by noon on Monday 14th December (and not a minute later!). Parliamentary Assistant (2-3 days per week) Working [...]

John Barrett, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, today called for all political parties to commit to a high speed rail network including both Edinburgh and Glasgow and warned that a spur to Scotland was ‘essential’ for the business and environmental case of the project. [...]

KEVIN Brennan MP and Rhodri Morgan AM continued their tradition of holding an annual Christmas Card competition in Cardiff West.This year it was Lansdowne Primary School's turn to use their artistic skills to design a Christmas Card that will be used by Kevin and Rhodri to send to hundreds of [...]

• South Norfolk Council's original decision endorsed • MP praises local campaign group. Local MP Richard Bacon has welcomed the dismissal of an appeal to overturn South Norfolk Council’s rejection of a seven turbine windfarm at Hempnall. Mr Bacon said today: “This decision is a victory for common sense. The Inspector has [...]

On 27th November David attended an Aylesbury Skills Centre UK open evening. David attended the event to commemorate the company’s 2009 HSBC Start-Up Stars Award and to help launch their new ‘Countdown to College’ initiative. The Aylesbury based company were also opening a new extension after a successful few months which should see them turnover [...]

John Barrett, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, today accused Labour and the Conservatives of ‘playing politics’ with the long-term financial health of the country. [...]

Pre Budget Report The Government today set out its proposals on how it will continue to help bring people in St Helens and the North West through the recession, providing help for jobs, businesses and... [...]