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The Staffordshire hoard team are trying hard to keep this unique treasure for the midlands. Many people have recognised the benefits that this could bring to the region , but more funding is still needed. Time is...
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16 March 2010 END OF YEAR REPORT ON IMMIGRATION (2009) MP David Kidney has been studying the statistics on asylum applications, total removals for those illegally in the UK and migration from Eastern Europe for the...
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15 March 2010 Today John Denham announced an extra £50 million for councils to help them make strides toward economic recovery in their local area. This government funding is from the Local Authority Business Growth...
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A community response to our ageing population Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney is joining with churches and community groups to invite people with an interest in how we can care better for our growing elderly population to an event...
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ON-LINE AND AT YOUR SERVICE David records short audio messages. These "Audioboos" can be found on his website www.davidkidney.com and can also be picked up if you are following...
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Channel 4 News held the following debate on social care 10/03/10 How do you think that social care should be funded?...
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DIGNITY IN DYING 10 March 2010 Labour MP David Kidney has been asked his views on assisted death by the organisation Dignity in Dying. The organisation is seeking the views of candidates ahead of the...
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Age UK hosted a conference on social care, at which all three political parties were present. Here are the Opening remarks by Andy Burnham. 10 March 2010 When I became Health Secretary last year, I put reforming care for...
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9th March 2010 STAFFORD HOSPITAL REPORT BY ROBERT FRANCIS QC Last Friday evening, Julie Bailey and members of Cure the NHS picketed my surgery at Penkridge. I spoke to Julie and...
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08 March 2010 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney says the Conservatives are wrong to be planning to abandon their plans to scrap extra jobs for young people: “Last week, I spoke to a father in Penkridge whose daughter had just...
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As part of his work as a minister, David Kidney's job is to encourage the development of the skills we are going to need for developing a strong economy. Here are some thoughts after a conference held at Cheltenham Ladies...
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Stafford Cares A community response to our ageing society At Church Lane Church Hall, Stafford Saturday 27th March 10-3.00 How can we help to keep people well, happy and independent into their 80s and 90s? The idea for...
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In the aftermath of the report on Stafford Hospital by the Healthcare Commission last year, I wrote to all the constituents of Stafford to let them know what was happening, and to ask for their support in making things right...
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Pioneering scheme in Staffordshire 05/02/10 This week, Labour Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, has announced a pioneering scheme that will improve protection for children by enabling members of the public to make enquires about people who are in contact with...
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David Kidney, Stafford’s Labour MP, says he is glad that Staffordshire has been selected as a pathfinder for a new welfare reform initiative to help parents with younger children: “The Department for Work and Pensions has chosen Staffordshire...
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Today 3rd March the Department of Energy and Climate Change has launched its “Warm Homes, Greener Homes” Household Energy Management Strategy. David Kidney, Stafford’s Labour MP, and Minister in the Department for Energy & Climate...
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DAVID KIDNEY MP RESPONDS TO THE ROBERT FRANCIS REPORT 24 February 2010“ Watch video of Parliamentary statement by Andy Burhnam The Robert Francis report discloses the full extent of the failings at Stafford hospital. It spares no detail....
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MP SUPPORTS CALLS TO END PREVENTABLE CHILD DEATHS 22 feb 2010 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney has given his backing to the global campaign to end preventable child deaths. He is writing to the International Secretary, Douglas Alexander...
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£500M BOOST FOR AFFORDABLE HOMES 22 February 2010Housing Minister John Healey today (Tuesday) announces a boost to house-building in England. Nearly £500 million funding will support building around 8,000 affordable homes across the country. This takes total Government...
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. Here Are my thoughts about the Election Rally at Coventry Here is the video of Gordon Brown's speech Do you know what our secret weapon actually is? Our beliefs, and the...
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18 February 2010 New figures published this week show half a million unemployed people have got jobs through the Local Employment Partnerships run by Jobcentre Plus. Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney says that this is a great example of the...
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Apprenticeships are an important part of our commitment to young people As we begin slowly to come out of the recession more employers are looking to take on new members of staff. Many of these staff will...
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David Kidney Stafford's MP has been finding out about the Campaign to keep the Staffordshire Hoard in the West Midlands. He would like to encourage you to help save this important treasure for our children. What...
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16 February 2010 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney has been thanked for pledging to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family. David met with a delegation from The Royal British Legion at Westminster to get behind the charity’s...
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IT’S FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT, SHOPPERS 15 January 2010Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney is asking shoppers in Stafford constituency to shop ethically and support sustainable farming at home and abroad. This coming two weeks (22rd February – 7th March) is...
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MP BACKS CAMPAIGN TO ‘SHOUT OUT FOR A SURE START’ 12 February 2010 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney is this week giving his backing to a new campaign in support of Sure Start Children’s Centres,...
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DNA IS A VITAL TOOL IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME 05/01/10 Parliament is debating public concerns about the retention of people’s DNA profiles with a view to making a new law governing DNA. Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney says the...
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4th Feb 2010 Stafford’s David Kidney MP takes a look at the fierce controversy on Violent Crime figures. David Kidney says “Wherever violent crime occurs it has a devastating effect on victims and the neighbourhoods...
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Stafford's Labour MP David Kidney says “The National Audit Office report on Stroke Care is encouraging because it confirms that services are improving. A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells...
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CLEAN ENERGY CASH-BACK STARTS IN APRIL 01 February 2010 One in 10 households could be generating their own green energy by the end of the decade, Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney says. Clean energy cash-back will be a reality...
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Floodline Warnings Direct. In recent years we have all become aware of the serious risk that flooding can present to some properties in the Stafford Area. There has been a tremendous amount of preventative work carried...
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I’M BACKING YOUNG BRITAIN 25 January 2010 From today every young person who is unemployed for six months will be guaranteed the offer of a job, training or work experience. Stafford’s Labour MP says the new Young Persons...
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DON’T PAY EXCESS WATER BILLS FOR LEAKS CAUSED BY BIG FREEZE 21 January 2010 Water customers should not be subject to unjustified additional water charges that may result from leakage associated with burst supply pipes. This is the message Stafford’s...
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Holocaust Memorial Day 28th Jan 2010 Today David Kidney pledged his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day by signing a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons to honour those who perished in the Holocaust. With 27th...
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LABOUR HAS ACTED TO PROTECT HOMEOWNERS DURING THE DOWNTURN 25 January 2010 Labour’s Housing Minister John Healey has today further extended help for homeowners struggling to get a grip on their finances and avoid repossession. From today, new adverts will...
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We need all our children to be part of the Digital revolution As the Digital revolution gathers pace, having a Computer at home is no longer a luxury, and children who do not have access to one...
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STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE IS IN SAFE HANDS David Kidney has come away from a meeting with Staffordshire’s Chief Fire Officer reassured that his Service works proactively to reduce fire deaths: “At my meeting with the Chief Fire Officer...
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SUCCESS OF THE CAR SCRAPPAGE SCHEME Figures released show that more than three quarters of the budget for the car scrappage scheme has been used up. Funding for less than 82,000 new vehicles orders is left, says Stafford’s Labour MP...
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IS THE HUNTING ACT ENFORCEABLE? RSPCA SAYS YES Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney has been studying evidence provided to him by RSPCA as to the effectiveness of the hunting Act 2004. This law prevents cruelty to wild mammals like foxes...
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Why I am backing 3Rs catch up and strong discipline in our schools Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney has voted to back plans for guaranteed catch-up support and one-to-one tuition for children falling behind in the 3Rs and...
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RESPONSE TO HEWITT & HOON E-MAIL 07 January 2010 “Yesterday’s actions by Patricia Hewitt and Geoff Hoon caused a flurry of media interest in the views of Labour MPs about Gordon Brown’s position as...
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The Boiler Scrappage scheme The Boiler Scrappage scheme Launched this week is a great way to help plumbers and tradesmen help beat the recession and help beat climate change at the same time....
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The 3Rs Guarantee We are looking forward to a future where it will be increasingly important for all children to be able to succeed in school. This matters for the quality of life for each individual,...
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HELP YOUNG DRIVERS GET AFFORDABLE CAR INSURANCE 1 young driver in 5 has a bump or something more serious in their first year behind the wheel. Despite improvements in driver training, young drivers are still being charged sky-high...
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CASH FOR BUSINESSES TO GO GREEN It is good to hear about councils taking up opportunities for our low carbon future. As the momentum to use more renewable energy grows, South Staffordshire Council, with the aid...
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Fiscal Responsibility Bill 5 January 2010 David Kidney MP says, “This country, like every country in the world has been hit by the worst economic recession for decades. “ The Fiscal Responsibility Bill is a very important piece of legislation....
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Where can you find the facts? As we move into the new year all parties are working hard to get you to hear their message. We can expect months of claim and counter claim. The job that I...
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Restorative justice has the power to help Victims move on Conventional means of tackling bad behaviour in our society – whether crime, anti-social behaviour or simple incivilities – often fail to engage and change the person causing harm. They also...
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LABOUR GOING ALL OUT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Last June, Prime Minister Gordon Brown committed an extra £1.5 billion to build an additional 20,000 new affordable homes for rent and low cost sale. Added to existing budgets, it means that...
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The health reforms in america
 Today the Senate in America has passed the bill for Health reform. The campaign to bring healthcare reform to America has been carried out over Decades. It has been a great mystery that the richest country in the world depended...
we need opportunities now for 16-19 year olds
 David Kidney, Stafford’s labour MP welcomes the help that is being given to 16-to 19 year olds. In a world where we are competing with emerging strong new economies, it will really matter to the...
The future of attendance allowance
What are the proposals for the future of Attendance Allowance and Care Funding? David Kidney, MP for Stafford is concerned that some vulnerable people may be made anxious by the current talk about the future of Attendance allowance....
Fairness for All
On 31 July, the Cabinet Office published proposals for reform of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme terms to take effect from 1 January 2010. The proposal document, ‘Fairness for All’, was issued to the Civil Service trades unions and to...
A future for the Post Office
 Have your say on the future role of the Post Office. David Kidney MP welcomes the new proposals on Post offices. We all value our post offices. They have been a part of British Life for over 300...
Should Councils have to respond to Petitions?
Should councils have a duty to respond to petitions? David Kidney MP asks for you to give your views. Do you think that Councils should be required to respond to petitions? David Kidney says” One of the concerns that I...
Mr Speaker, on outreach and modernisation
MR SPEAKER’S SPEECH TO THE HANSARD SOCIETY/PSA – NOVEMBER 30 It is a very great pleasure to be delivering this annual Hansard Society and Political Studies Association lecture and it is kind of you, Professor...
news on M6 Hard Shoulder running
 ACTIVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMES CLOSER TO M6 MOTORISTS Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney has news for M6 motorists – hard shoulder running is coming closer. The Highways Agency has announced Phase 2 of its “Active Traffic Management” scheme between Junctions...
Crack Down on Social Housing Fraud
Launch of first ever national crackdown on social housing fraud 30 November 2009 Housing Minister John Healey has launched the first-ever national crackdown on tenancy cheats who fraudulently sub-let social housing, taking homes away from families in real need. Stafford’s...
There is support for teenage parents in Stafford
THERE IS SUPPORT FOR TEENAGE PARENTS IN STAFFORD Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney is very supportive of Gordon Brown’s recent announcement that teenage parents should receive support in a “network of supervised homes”. He says it’s a proposal that builds...
the child trust fund means every child gets a good financial start in life
 GIVE EVERY CHILD THE RIGHT FINANCIAL START IN LIFE WITH A CHILD TRUST FUND Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney is urging parents to make sure they take advantage of Government support for providing funding for their children’s future adulthood. He...
make sure the armed forces vote at the next election
 MAKE SURE OUR ARMED FORCES CAN VOTE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney says it is essential that our brave soldiers, risking their lives to keep us all safe, should be able to vote in our elections....
Advice service from British Banking association
David Kidney says. I am very aware of how stressful the last year has been for many people running small businesses. Because of this I was glad to hear from the British Banking association that they are trying to ensure...
Global poverty promise is the right thing to do
Global poverty promise is right thing to do Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney is urging people across Stafford constituency to go online and back a new campaign to turn a promise to tackle global poverty into a law. The...
CBI conference
The November Conference for the CBI was on the theme of "the Route to Recovery". The CBI conference is an important twice yearly event to review the performance and needs of business in the country. The November 2009 conference...
government funding to tackle anti social behaviour in Stafford
GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO TACKLE ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN STAFFORDSHIRE 22 November 2009 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney is urging Staffordshire’s Councillors to make full use of the new funding to tackle anti-social behaviour announced by Labour’s Communities Secretary...
Free Personal Care under a Labour Government
FREE PERSONAL CARE UNDER A LABOUR GOVERNMENT Labour is planning to offer free personal care at home to those with the highest needs from October next year....
Not a drop not a drag!
 ‘Not a drop, not a drag’ Road Safety Week campaign 22 November 2009 David Kidney, MP for Stafford is joining forces with national road safety charity Brake to highlight its ‘Not a drop, not a drag’...
David Kidney opens the new Cadet centre
David Kidney's speech for the opening of cadet training centre – Sun 22 Nov 2009 OUR ARMED FORCES It is a pleasure to be invited to give the keynote address at the official opening of this new Cadet Training Centre....
Counting the cost . Alzheimer's society report on hospital care and Alzheimer's.
 Counting the Cost of Dementia in Hospital wards David Kidney, Stafford's MP says "I strongly welcome the work that has been done by The Alzheimer's Society with their report "Counting the Cost- Caring for people with Dementia on...
Queen's Speech
 STAFFORD’S MP IS ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT QUEEN’S SPEECH Today’s Queen’s Speech sets out Labour’s next steps in Building Britain’s Future. That’s the verdict of Stafford MP David Kidney. He says the 13 Bills announced by the Queen represent legislation on...
support for homeowners
SUPPORT FOR HOMEOWNERS DURING THE DOWNTURN New figures out today on repossessions show that lenders' claims for mortgage possession between July and September were 37 per cent lower than during the same period in 2008. The Council of Mortgage Lenders...
the Prime Minister's speech on immigration is welcome
 THE PRIME MINISTER’S SPEECH ON IMMIGRATION IS WELCOME David Kidney says that Prime Minister Gordon Brown is right to address people’s concerns over immigration. In a speech today, Gordon Brown has said that his Government has...
National Skills Strategy
 National Skills Strategy Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney has warmly welcomed the Government’s new National Skills Strategy “Skills for Growth” published today. He says the strategy marks a radical shift in Britain’s skills priorities: “This Skills Strategy shows how...
Food Law enforcement
 FOCUS ON FOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney is one of a group of MPs calling on the Food Standards Agency to give its backing to better coordination and resourcing of the UK’s food law enforcement service....
The Kelly Report
 The Kelly report into MPs expenses has been published David Kidney MP says "I accept that the Kelly Report needs to be implemented to help restore trust in our politicians and confidence that our political system is...
Stafford College wins climate change award
 Stafford College wins Climate Change award. David Kidney is delighted to hear that Stafford College has won the OC3 Climate Change Champion Award sponsored by Our County, Our Climate, Our Choice. This award has been given...
Afghanistan
 The Prime Minister's tribute to our soldiers in Afghanistan . Full Transcript of speech David Kidney says "It is hard for all to see the death of the many wonderful young men and women...
Time to put our health service in perspective
 Its time to put our health service in perspective. Because of the worries we have all had about the confusing events at Stafford Hospital in the last few years it is easy to lose sight of the wider picture,...
Too many pensioners are paying the wrong amount of tax
 TOO MANY PENSIONERS ARE PAYING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF TAX 02/11/09 Older people are a growing group for HM Revenue & Customs and significant numbers pay too much or too little tax, according to the National Audit Office. Errors occur...
more help for working families
 MORE HELP FOR WORKING FAMILIES Labour is delivering real help for working families from today through changes to benefits rules. More than 200,000 working families will gain about £1000 a year, thanks to new rules around Housing and Council Tax...
Conservatives must own up to past track record on poverty
 CONSERVATIVES MUST OWN UP TO PAST POVERTY TRACK RECORD Conservative leader David Cameron's claim at his Party’s Conference that 'it was not the 'wicked Tories' who had made 'the poorest poorer' and made inequality greater' since 1979, is contradicted...
making the most of the olympics
 David Kidney talks 2012 with top Olympian Jonathan Edwards On Wednesday 28 October, David Kidney met Olympian Jonathan Edwards at the House of Commons to discuss how Stafford can benefit from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games....
Supporting parents into work
Supporting Parents into Work From Monday 26th October more lone parents are required to seek work. Last year lone parents were expected to look for work once their youngest child reached 12, this year it has reduced to 10, and...
Seperate Statistics on Knife Crime
STATISTICS ON KNIFE CRIME 27 October 2009 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney has been studying statistics about knife crime that have been drawn together by the House of Commons Library for the use of MPs. Statistics on the number...
making Financial services work for Consumers
MAKING FINANCIAL SERVICES WORK FOR CONSUMERS The Government has today announced new proposals to ensure credit and store card companies give people a fairer deal. Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney says that the proposals are in tune with a desire...
Building the skills we need for a green economy
 This item is reproduced from the newsletter the National Skills Academy for Power. National Skills Academy for Power Takes Important Step Forward The creation of the National Skills Academy for Power (NSAP) has taken a significant step forward...
The Breakthrough Breast Cancer campaign
 bREast cANCER campaigner Juliet Crum lobbies david kidney at westminster to make sure Government keeps breast cancer promise Stafford Breakthrough Breast Cancer advocate, Juliet Crum, campaigned for the Government to keep its promise that by 1st January 2010...
A lively day of action on climate change in Stafford
 It's not everyday that brings politicians, Environmental activists and Belly dancers out onto the streets of Stafford. This Saturday did just that. I was invited by a number of environmental groups to play my part in...
Don't let this be the Age of Stupid.
 DON’T LET THIS BE THE AGE OF STUPID Stafford’s MP David Kidney is urging his constituents to take action now to cut carbon emissions and prevent damaging climate change: “As a Minister for Energy and Climate Change I...
Expenses - the Legge letter
MPs arrived back to Westminster yesterday, knowing that there would be a letter from Sir Thomas Legge with regard to expenses. Thomas Legge and his team have been conducting an audit into expenses claims. This is necessary as there...
Welfare State Mark II
 A WELFARE STATE MK II I welcome the Conservative Party joining with the Government in recognising that it is essential to design a fairer, more sustainable care system for older people. On Tuesday’s “You and Yours”,...
An Intern gives her views on the Care leaver's group.
An Intern Gives her views! One of the things that I have been most proud of in my time in Parliament has been my Chairmanship of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Children and Care leavers. Becoming...
new law to tighten border control
NEW LAW TO TIGHTEN BORDER CONTROL AND IMMIGRATION 05 October 2009 Stafford’s MP David Kidney is reporting to constituents the passage of the new Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009. It is a new law passed by...
A new approach to Insurance for young drivers
YOUNG MARMALADE – NOVEL CAR INSURANCE FOR YOUNG DRIVERS 05 October 2009 A company called Young Marmalade is offering a new insurance to help young drivers become better drivers. This stand-alone insurance allows a young driver to practice in a...
supporting special needs and disabled children
Ed Balls continues his quest to improve support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and disabled children. 05/10/09 Children, Schools & Families Secretary Ed Balls is taking forward his continuing work to improve services for disabled children, children with...
join the debate about the National Care service
02 October 2009 STILL TIME TO JOIN THE DEBATE ABOUT A NATIONAL CARE SERVICE Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney is keen to remind constituents that there is still time to take part in the consultation about a new National Care...
New law to ease water charges on Community groups
STAFFORD’S MP WINS IMPORTANT CONCESSION OVER SURFACE WATER CHARGES THREAT TO COMMUNITY GROUPS 02 October 2009 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney has received great news from Defra. His proposal for a new law to allow community groups an exemption...
Stafford Station Railway Centre to stay open
A VICTORY FOR RAIL STAFF AND PASSENGERS OVER STAFFORD STATION’S TRAVEL CENTRE 02/010/09 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney welcomes a decision by Virgin Trains not to close the Travel Centre at Stafford Station: “Today Virgin Trains tells me, only...
Rising to the challenge of climate change
 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE! This week saw David Kidney on the highest building in the Liverpool docks, together with Jade White, Eco Warrier who reports on Environmental issues for the Liverpool Echo. David Kidney was in...
your views are needed now on assisted suicide
YOUR VIEWS ON ASSISTED SUICIDE ARE NEEDED NOW 24 September 2009 The head of the Crown Prosecution Service, Keir Starmer QC, has published a consultation on the factors to determine whether or not to prosecute a person for...
the road to copenhagen
ROAD TO COPENHAGEN & THE 12:18 CAMPIGN “It’s great that people in Stafford, throughout the UK and around the world are today contacting their politicians to urge them to secure a comprehensive deal to combat...
Keynote speech on Fuel poverty
David Kidney was invited to give the keynote speech to the NEA - National energy association. on the subject of eliminating fuel poverty. The full text of the speech can be seen...
David in the news!
David is gradually getting used to finding he is news in all sorts of different journals. Here is a round up of recent clippings. Carbon footprints cut in majority of local authority areas LocalGov - London,UK Energy and...
David Kidney is keynote speaker to international conference on wind power
 Keynote speech in Stockholm on Wind power. In the run up to the Copenhagen conference David Kidney travelled to Stockholm to deliver the keynote speech to EWEA, European offshore wind association at their conference 15 September. This points...
Statement on Mid-Staffordsjire NHS Foundation Trust Inquiry
Preparing for the Stafford Hospital Inquiry. The Following Statement has been issued by Robert Francis QC on the terms of reference for the Stafford Hospital Inquiry. Anyone who wishes to know more about the Inquiry may also wish to...
Blessed are the Politicians
BLESSED ARE THE POLITICIANS 10 September 2009 Yesterday (Thursday) Stafford’s MP David Kidney spent the school day at Blessed William Howard High School helping Year 7 pupils with their citizenship studies. The MP agreed to spend a day...
The mirror exposes Conservative Housing Policy
MIRROR, MIRROR – WHO IS THE UGLIEST POLITICAL PARTY (WHEN IT COMES TO HOUSING POLICY)? The Daily Mirror has been exposing Conservative policies on housing that the Party might prefer to keep quiet about, says Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney:...
Skills training opportunities
 Microsoft Creating Skills Training and Apprenticeship Opportunities Microsoft have asked me to let people know about their "Britain Works" initiative aimed at helping 500,000 people in the UK into jobs over the next three years. This program...
Helping Home owners
 HOME REPOSSESSIONS – WE MUSTN’T RELAX OUR HELP TO HOMEOWNERS 09 September 2009 This week, Housing Minister John Healey launched a new national campaign to help struggling homeowners take control of their finances and make the most of the...
Its good news that Council House Building is back
 STAFFORD MP IS GLAD TO SEE COUNCIL HOUSE-BUILDING IS BACK Housing Minister John Healey today gave the green light for work to begin building over 2,000 new council homes that will help create over 5,000 jobs in the construction...
Building New Housing matters
STAFFORD MP CRITICISES AUDIT COMMISSION’S HOUSING REPORT 09 September 2009 Stafford’s MP David Kidney takes issue with the Audit Commission’s National Report: “Building better lives: Getting the best from strategic housing” over the need for councils to...
Stafford College takes up O% energy efficiency loan.
03 September 2009 STAFFORD COLLEGE SPENDS £100K LOAN TO SAVE ENERGY Stafford College has successfully applied for a 0% loan of over £100,000 for energy efficiency works at its campus. The funding is available from a Government scheme called Salix...
sustainable communities Course Launched at Stafford College
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES COURSE LAUNCHED IN STAFFORD 03 September 2009 Stafford College and Staffordshire University have worked together to be able to offer a new Degree course in Sustainable Communities. The College will be offering a Foundation Degree course from...
The plans for a high speed rail link for the west Midlands are welcome
MP APPLAUDS WEST MIDLANDS PREFERENCE FOR HIGH SPEED 2 26 August 2009 The UK only has one high speed railway line – called High Speed 1 - from St. Pancras, London to the Channel Tunnel in Kent. But now...
Stafford Station matters to us all
STAFFORD STATION IS IMPORTANT TO US ALL, SAYS MP 25 August 2009 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney has had news from Network Rail that work should commence on the construction of a new multi-storey car park at Stafford station...
David signs up for Credit Union
 STAFFORD’S MP IS A MEMBER OF STAFFORDSHIRE CREDIT UNION 25 August 2009 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney is now a proud member of the new Staffordshire Credit Union. Having previously been the first member of the Southside Credit Union...
Take part in the consultation on Mental Health
 NEW HORIZONS - A MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION 25 August 2009 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney is urging everyone to take an interest in a consultation about support for people with mental health problems and their carers. The Department...
Doxey Arms
MP SEES DOXEY ARMS PLANS FOR CHANGE OF USE 24 August 2009 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney has today been to see the Doxey Arms, currently at the centre of local community concerns because of a planning application...
congratulations to A level students
STAFFORD’S MP CONGRATULATES STUDENTS 21 August 2009 Stafford’s MP David Kidney congratulates all his constituents who are proud possessors of A-level qualifications today: “I know they will have worked very hard for their achievements and they deserve credit...
sign up to 10:10 to help fight climate change
 David asks us to SIGN UP TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE 02 September 2009 Stafford’s MP David Kidney says everyone is welcome to sign up to the campaign to try to cut the country’s carbon emissions....
Natural England advises on Climate change
 Following Natural England's advice on Climate Change. One of the most difficult questions that the Government has to deal with is balancing the needs of protecting our natural environment with the challenges of Climate...
congratulations to A level students
STAFFORD’S MP CONGRATULATES STUDENTS 21 August 2009 Stafford’s MP David Kidney congratulates all his constituents who are proud possessors of A-level qualifications today: “I know they will have worked very hard for their achievements and they deserve credit...
why twitter? Unpublished
Kerry McArthur MP is an enthusiastic twitter user and has now been dubbed the "Twitter Tzar". Why Twitter? I am a fairly recent convert to using Twitter. It can be pretty confusing when you first encounter it. But...
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