Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009
Andy Reed MP was a guest speaker at the launch of a report by Save the Children called "Hungry for Change" in Westminster today. The report proposes an eight step plan of action to tackle global child hunger. Andy Reed said "Child hunger and malnutrition are persistent problems worldwide. 1 in 3 children in developing countries is stunted and malnutrition accounts for 35% of deaths...
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009
Andy Reed has today welcomed the publication of the Personal Care at Home Bill by the government. The Government is introducing a Bill to make it possible for those with the highest care needs to receive free personal care in their own homes. The Bill guarantees free personal care for the 280,000 people - including those with serious dementia or Parkinson’s disease - with the highest needs....
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
Andy Reed MP welcomed plans set out this week to help plan the improvement and use of the river throughout the Soar valley and Loughborough. He said it was a welcome start to making best use of a great local asset. Andy Reed hosted the launch of the strategy consultation at the Wharf in Loughborough last year. The launch yesterday marked the next phase in deciding how to improve the use of our waterfronts....
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
Andy Reed MP is urging people to sign up to the Global Poverty Promise Campaign launched this week. "I know thousands of local people are committed to our work on tackling global poverty from the number of letters, postcards and emails I receive. I am urging all of those to show their support once again by signing up to back a Bill in Parliament to make our promise on giving 0.7% in aid a legal...
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
Andy Reed MP said that he welcomed a report in the Commons today which suggested more powers should be given to back benchers to hold the government to account. It proposes backbenchers get more power to call debates, to set the agenda and choose who sits on scrutiny committees Its proposals include setting up a secretly elected backbench committee, which would be responsible for "non ministerial"...
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Flooding in Cumbria at the weekend has reminded us all how vulnerable we are to such weather events in the Soar Valley said Andy Reed today. "We have a long history of flooding in the villages of the Soar Valley. Of course the area is a necessary flood plain but after the floods in Sileby in the late 90s I campaigned for extra flood works along with Sileby Parish Council. The Environment Agency...
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Andy Reed MP is hosting a key event for members of the public in Loughborough, aimed at helping residents save on their gas and electric bills. The “Warm Front” event is taking place on Friday 4 December between 10am and 12 noon at St Peters Community Centre, Storer Road, Loughborough. At the Warm Front Event Loughborough residents will be able to receive free and confidential benefit...
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Loughborough MP Andy Reed today warned of dangers ahead for the economy as Tory economic plans came under attack. "You cannot say you want to go for growth while in the same breath committing to pull support from the economy prematurely and deep cuts to the very investment in future growth that business needs. "Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s comments today on the dangers of prematurely withdrawing...
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
Loughborough Labour Party held a Gala Dinner with Housing Minister John Healey MP as the guest speaker on Friday. Andy Reed MP said "We had a great evening and John Healey MP certainly encouraged party members to fight hard to win the next election as he outlined the government's ambitions for Britain and compared these to the dangers of an incoming Tory government - especially in housing matters....
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
MP Andy Reed joined in the Cjhildren in Need fun at the Shree Ram Krishna Centre where a Community Lunch was being held to raise funds for the BBC charity. "As always a bit of fun with the chance to raise some money for a good cause. Fortunately no bath of beans or shaved heads at this event"
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Andy Reed MP as today given his backing to the campaign by the motor neurone disease to raise awareness - www.sarahsstory.org.uk In the UK5 people a day die from the fatal disease. "The campaign aims to raise awareness and hopefully much needed funds to combat this terrible disease. I have known a colleague who suffered and died from this terrible disease. I am encouraging as any people as possible...
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Andy Reed MP met representatives of Swamped by Cars on Friday. This is thei Blog Post. "Monday, 16 November 2009 SbC meets Andy Reed - our MP SwampedbyCars meeting with Andy Reed went well, despite it being, Friday 13th November. We had previously had an exchange of letters so it was very nice to meet our MP in person. For those that haven't met him before he is young, energetic and he already...
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
Loughborough MP Andy Reed met the new owners of Taylor's Bell Foundry on Friday to see what can be done to turn around the fortunes of the historic firm. Andy said "I was keen to see the Bell Foundry bought by people who wanted to keep the business in town and wanted a long term future. I am delighted by the approach taken by those I met on Friday. Clearly they love the company and its work....
Andy Reed MP (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
Following news that Shepshed Boxing Club are facing being thrown out of their current premises MP Andy Reed met with representatives at the club to see what could be done to prevent this happening. Andy said "Having visited the Club it does seem as though they should have been given the chance to address the concerns of a local resident about noise. They have won a grant to help with sound proofing...
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