75 Most Recent Stories From Lib Dem Women in Parliament

Sat 31st Jul 2010:

Passmore Edwards – 20 years celebration (feedproxy).

Visited Passmore Edwards Sheltered Housing in Bounds Green yesterday to celebrate their 20 years of being. What was a lovely surprise was that prior to my cutting the cake - there were three singers with guitars and violin - singing with the residents. Their voices were stunning and it was just a lovely and uplifting [...]

Sun 1st Aug 2010:

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.

Fri 30th Jul 2010:

Made in Dagenham (feedproxy).

Went to a screening last night of a new film to be released in the autumn - Made in Dagenham. Invited - because it is the story of equal pay - how the women machinists at Ford Dagenham car plant went on strike for equal pay over forty years ago. Their action led to the [...]

Sun 1st Aug 2010:

We need more trains and fewer planes - Jo (Jo Swinson).

In the House of Commons recently, Jo called on the Secretary of State for Transport to help keep the costs of rail travel down to compete with domestic flights.

Support the BBC, says Jo (Jo Swinson).

In the House of Commons this week, Jo called on Culture Minister Jeremy Hunt to help the BBC remain strong and independent.

Tue 27th Jul 2010:

Rugby Football Union Women (feedproxy).

Talking of extending the range of sport on offer to young people - which is part of the Body Confidence project - last night I attended the launch dinner of the Women's World Rugby Cup. This worldwide tournament is taking place from mid-August to mid September in Surrey - and our team is in with [...]

Sun 25th Jul 2010:

Body Confidence 2 (feedproxy).

Oh for goodness' sake! Christina Hendricks is a fine looking woman and it is great to see a curvy woman rather than an ultra thin one. But that was hardly the point of the article in the Sunday Times! However the follow-on newspaper articles in other publications seem to focus only on Ms Hendricks. The last thing [...]

Body Confidence (feedproxy).

The Sunday Times carried an article today by Marie Woolf on how the Liberal Democrat Body Confidence campaign which was founded by myself and Jo Swinson will be carried forward in government. In the coalition agreement - there is a reference to 'responsible advertising and the commercialisation and sexualisation of children'. So it fits partly with [...]

Fri 23rd Jul 2010:

Equitable Life – movement at last (feedproxy).

Before the end of the last parliament - I handed in a petition from local people who had been caught up in the Equitable Life mess. Instead of putting the petition in the sack that hangs on the back of the Speaker's Chair - the petitioners had asked specifically that I present the petition in [...]

Thu 22nd Jul 2010:

Oral Questions (feedproxy).

Today at the Dispatch Box - myself, Theresa May, Maria Miller and Andrew Stunell were all on the front bench together - in a change to how things have been done in the past. Instead of Questions to the Minister for Equalities being only for myself and Theresa - as part of mainstreaming - Maria [...]

Sun 1st Aug 2010:

Tesco to appeal planning refusal (Jo Swinson).

Tesco has lodged an appeal against East Dunbartonshire Council's refusal of its application to expand its Milngavie store.

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.

Wed 21st Jul 2010:

Liberal Democrats in coalition – 10 weeks today (feedproxy).

One of the questions I get asked and a frequent refrain in comments to the blog is why I support coalition with the Conservatives. Today it is 10 weeks exactly since the coalition was born. So here are some of the reasons that explain why I believe in coalition government. In the little over two months [...]

Tue 20th Jul 2010:

Should Haringey have a blanket 20mph speed limit on residential roads? (feedproxy).

Here is my latest column for the Highgate Handbook and the Muswell Hill Flyer: Last year there were six deaths in Haringey - as well as injuries. One little girl, for example, had both legs broken and will never be able to do sport or such like again – in her life. By the time you [...]

Sun 1st Aug 2010:

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.

Jo praises work of specialist cancer nurses (Jo Swinson).

Jo has met with specialist lung cancer nurses in Parliament, to find out about the invaluable contribution that they make to patient care.

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.

Mon 19th Jul 2010:

The Big Society (feedproxy).

The way we have been living, spending and behaving - combined with an overweening state - has led to a diminution of human potential and to operating in ever decreasing circles. We seem to value ourselves by what we do and what we buy (or cannot buy) - rather than whether we are good, kind, thoughtful [...]

Sun 1st Aug 2010:

Labour's cynical opportunism (Jo Swinson).

Jo has hit back after an attack from local MSP David Whitton, accusing him of "cynical opportunism".

Milngavie ready to fight Tesco appeal, says Jo (Jo Swinson).

Jo has slammed Tesco for failing to respond to calls for them not to appeal against the rejection of their planning application.

Wealthy must pay their fair share, says Jo (Jo Swinson).

In the House of Commons this week, Jo pressed the Government to crack down on tax avoidance to make sure the wealthiest pay their fair share toward tackling the deficit.

Jo welcomes Bearsden boys to Westminster (Jo Swinson).

Jo met with 1st Bearsden Boys' Brigade this week as they paid a visit to Parliament.

Jo welcomes rethink of repressive anti-terror laws (Jo Swinson).

Jo has welcomed the announcement of a review of counter-terror legislation introduced by the Labour Government.

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.

Torture inquiry long overdue - Jo (Jo Swinson).

Jo has welcomed the Government's announcement of an independent inquiry into Britain's involvement in the torture of detainees.

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.

New "bogus charity" operating in East Dunbartonshire (Jo Swinson).

Jo is warning people not to be misled by 'Do Not Delay!', who are giving out "charity" collection bags in East Dunbartonshire.

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.

Date for electoral reform referendum announced (Jo Swinson).

Jo has welcomed the news that a referendum will be held on 5th May 2011 on reforming the voting system.

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:

Jo talks sport on Woman's Hour (Jo Swinson).

Jo will appear on the popular Radio 4 programme tomorrow morning to answer the question "Why do so many women not exercise?"

Jo pledges help to cancer research after Beatson visit (Jo Swinson).

After a visit to the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research in Glasgow on Friday, Jo pledged to continue championing the cause of medical research in Parliament.

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.

Jo encourages constituents to put the kettle on for cancer (Jo Swinson).

Marie Curie Cancer Care's Blooming Great Tea Party, launched by Jo in Bishopbriggs, has raised over £1,348 for the charity.

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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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.

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