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Photographic exhibition tell story of people of the Congo

Photographic exhibition tell story of people of the Congo

By Prime Minister's Office • on March 10, 2010, 6:44 pm

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HILARY TAKES ACTION TO STOP VULTURE FUNDS USING UK COURTS TO PURSUE POOR NATIONS

By Hilary Armstrong (Lab) • on March 10, 2010, 4:06 pm

Hilary Armstrong MP is co-sponsoring the the debt Relief (developing Countries) bill,  otherwise known as the ‘vulture funds bill’, a Private Member’s Bill introduced by Andrew Gwynne MP Nearly 200 MPs, as well as many anti-poverty groups, churches and celebrities, are backing the bill which...

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News : Gerry under the spotlight

By Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) • on March 10, 2010, 2:33 pm

Gerry visited Dixons City Academy last Friday 5 March. He was invited to be the first interviewee in the school's new television studio. The room has been equipped to a standard to rival professional studios and will give pupils chance to experienc......

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Prime Minister’s Questions

By Prime Minister's Office • on March 10, 2010, 11:54 am

Maternal mortality, public spending and the armed forces were on the agenda at today’s PMQs. The Prime Minister also took questions on Sure Start childrens centres, crime and school places. We will offer a summary of the topics covered, as well as the chance to watch the broadcast again, from...

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PM hails Northern Ireland vote

By Prime Minister's Office • on March 10, 2010, 10:43 am

The Prime Minister has welcomed news of the Northern Ireland Assembly voting in support of the devolution of policing and justice powers. He said the completion of devolution sends a powerful message that “democracy and tolerance will prevail”. The PM said: “The completion of devolution,...

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Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme

By Gisela Stuart (Lab) • on March 10, 2010, 12:22 am

Labour Home Secretary Alan Johnson has announced a pioneering scheme that will improve protection for children by giving members of the public a formal mechanism to make enquires about people who are in contact with children. The Child Sex Offender Disclosure scheme has already had success after more...

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Budget set for 24th March 2010

By Derek Wyatt (Lab) • on March 10, 2010, 12:00 am

The Budget will be on 24th March 2010.This means that Parliament will not break for Easter recess until after 30th March 2010.It begins to look as if the General Election will be called on 11th April...

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Statement by HH The Dalai Lama

By Derek Wyatt (Lab) • on March 10, 2010, 12:00 am

Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama onthe 51st Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day Today marks the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan people's peaceful uprising in 1959 against......

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Kerry pledges to Get Serious about Diabetes

By Kerry McCarthy (Lab) • on March 10, 2010, 12:00 am

Kerry is supporting Diabetes UK's campaign to Get Serious about Diabetes. They are raising awareness of the risks of diabetes and how it can be prevented, pointing out that one person is diagnosed......

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Kerry supports the Every Disabled Child Matters’ Campaign

By Kerry McCarthy (Lab) • on March 10, 2010, 12:00 am

Kerry has pledged her support for local disabled children and their families in Bristol East by signing up to the Every Disabled Child Matters’ Campaign. The campaign is run by four of the UK’s......

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Kerry backs cycling

By Kerry McCarthy (Lab) • on March 10, 2010, 12:00 am

Kerry has pledged her support for the ‘Vote Bike Manifesto’ that aims to double cycle use in the UK within ten years. CTC -the UK’s national cyclists’ organisation has asked all Members of Parliament...

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MP Completes Westminster Mile for Sport Relief

By Andy Reed (Lab & Co-op) • on March 10, 2010, 12:00 am

Loughborough MP Andy Reed completed the Westminster Mile for Sport Relief today. He is asking constituents to sponsor him and the Reed Family as they take part in the Sport Relief mile in Loughborough too. "I was slower than last time I did the mile which was disappointing but at least I did it in freezing...

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MP Urges County Hall “It’s Good to Talk”

By Andy Reed (Lab & Co-op) • on March 10, 2010, 12:00 am

Following the failure of Leicestershire County Council Building Schools for the Future Bid to secure £80m for Loughborough Andy Reed MP has welcomed news that Councillors are willing to talk to those who opposed the closure of Limehurst school. The bid failed to get support from local people by an overwhelming...

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HIGHLAND MPS CALL FOR FAIR FUEL BILLS

By Danny Alexander (Lib Dem) • on March 10, 2010, 12:00 am

Highland MPs Danny Alexander and Charles Kennedy have this evening presented to the House of Commons the Public petition of hundreds of concerned energy users in the Highlands & Islands. The Petition calls on the Government to target emergency financial help at those without access to the gas main...

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