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THIS WEEK I tabled an Early Day Motion entitled “Web Archiving Provisions”: That this House recognises the crisis in the internet community caused by the rapid consumption of virtual memory; is nevertheless deeply concerned at Government Clause 202 in the Digital Engagement Bill which would, from April 2011, oblige website hosts [...]

Andy Reed MP today showed Employment Minister Jim Knight MP around John Storer House in Loughborough to see the work it does and to meet users. Andy said "I have always been proud of the role John Storer House plays in the life of our town and like many people I [...]

Andy Reed MP today joined more than 150 Labour parliamentary candidates who have committed to opposing a hike in student fees in the next Parliament. Andy joined Labour candidates today with his on line pledge as part of the NUS campaign. The NUS pledge states: I pledge to vote against any increase [...]

BT yesterday revealed the next locations where it will make super-fast fibre-based broadband services available, which includes Loughborough. BT estimate that around 14,200 customers in these areas will benefit. More than 300 new locations across the UK are included in today's announcement and we expect to reach 4 million premises [...]

This morning's letter to the Telegraph by 23 business leaders is a killer. It nails the argument that we should not be getting on with making efficiency saving straight away with the following paragraph:   "Few would argue that the state cannot improve. In [...]

Local MP Danny Alexander has today expressed his disappointment at the repeal of the Furnished Holiday Letting Rules confirmed in last week's Budget. The repeal went ahead despite the Treasury's impact assessment, released alongside the Budget, confirming that it may hurt the industry and discourage tourism. Mr. Alexander voted against the [...]

Labour are wrong, wrong, wrong to oppose the Conservative policy of cutting National Insurance taxes. They put substantial extra tax into their budget deficit cutting plans for the next four years which will only materialise on the scale imagined if they cut tax [...]

NC: Now, later in the programme if I may before you go, we’re hearing a claim that the fox hunting ban is being flouted more than another law. Are you going to repeal the ban? DC: Well we’re going to have a free vote in the House of Commons. NC: But what are your instincts? DC: My [...]

Well done Wolverhampton City Council and all those involved in the Chewing Gum Action Group (CGAG) partnership, in reducing the amount of gum littering our pavements and streets. The news announced by the CGAG indicated that gum litter had reduced by some 51% following a recent advertising campaign carried out [...]

CARDIFF West's Kevin Brennan MP and Rhodri Morgan AM are teaming up to support St. Fagans History Museum's expansion plans.The local MP and AM recently visited the museum to talk about St Fagans' plans if they are successful in their bid to win lottery funding.This follows the news that St [...]

CARDIFF West MP, Kevin Brennan, has continued his fundraising exploits by raising money for two very important charities with his parliamentary rock band MP4.The cross-party band raised money for Help for Heroes with a performace in Winterton, Lincolnshire and this year also performed at the Parliamentary Palace of Varieties concert [...]

Rob Marris (Wolverhampton South West, Labour) The excellent Compton hospice is headquartered in my constituency and does a fantastic job. One of the things it does is train workers in palliative care. Will my hon. Friend tell me what financial support is available from the Government-it certainly should be-to help with [...]

KEVIN Brennan MP has praised UWIC's Food Industry Centre for providing the facilities and training that could help make Wales a leader in food technology.The high-tech centre in Llandaff is helping to establish itself at the fore-front of improving food safety and supporting the food industry in Wales.The centre provides [...]

The people of Hartlepool are the town’s greatest asset. One of the great things about my job as Member of Parliament is the opportunity to meet with many, many of the great characters of the town. I’ve said it many times before – but I’ll keep on saying [...]

Delyn MP David Hanson has paid tribute to former Holywell Mayor and local councillor Alun Williams...

Delyn MP David Hanson has paid tribute to former Holywell Mayor and local councillor Alun Williams who this week received his certificate for 50 years membership of the Labour Party.   David Hanson said:   “I have known Alun over many years here in Delyn. He has twice been the Mayor of [...]

Delyn MP David Hanson has helped to keep a Flintshire village in bloom after verges were damaged by...

Delyn MP David Hanson has helped to keep a Flintshire village in bloom after verges were damaged by delivery lorries.   Mr Hanson wrote to companies who had delivered goods to Pantymwyn, asking them to help repair the verges that had been cut away by delivery trucks. He was successful in securing donations, [...]

After being nominated as a Community Hero for his achievements locally Arthur Hughes joined David...

After being nominated as a Community Hero for his achievements locally Arthur Hughes joined David Hanson MP at a special reception at Number 10 Downing Street.   Arthur and his daughter Gillian are pictured at the reception with Gordon and Sarah Brown. Arthur has worked tirelessly for various organisations in and [...]

According to the Economist, the Conservative party's Euroscepticism is "frightening". It might frighten the sort of people who write for the Economist, but not the folk I was talking to here in Essex [...]

During Wednesday's Treasury Select Committee meeting, we had a chance to grill Chancellor Alistair Darling on last week's Budget.He defended targets to halve public sector borrowing in four years as "sensible and doable" and reassured us that public spending cuts would be "fair and manageable."He also said he was confident [...]

YOU’VE got to hand it to the Labour Party’s spin machine: “Er… April Fool? Wait a minute-… Yes! Yes, of course it was an April Fool trick! Ha, ha! Yes… Not supposed to be a serious poster campaign at all, dearie me, no… Imagine you falling for that…” [...]