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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...
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...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....
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...
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 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’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...
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...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 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...
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 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....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 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...
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 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 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’ 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'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 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...
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 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 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 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...
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 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. 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...
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...
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 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 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 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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...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...
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! 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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! 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 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...
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...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 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...
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...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 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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...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...
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...
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....
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...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...
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...
STAFFORD MP BACKS CAMPAIGN FOR SMARTER DRINKING 17 August 2009 The Campaign for Smarter Drinking, announced in the national media last month, has won the backing of Stafford’s MP David Kidney. For the first time the drinks industry has...MP SUPPORTS ECO TOWNS AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING 29 July 2009 Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney has praised the Government for sticking by its policy that all new homes be zero carbon from 2016 and announcing the locations of the first...
STAFFORD MP PROMISES HELP FOR COMMUNITY PUB Lynton Tavern is a valuable community asset, he says 29 July 2009 This evening (Wednesday), Stafford’s Labour MP was in the packed bar of the Lynton Tavern at Baswich to support community...STAFFORD MP TACKLES VIRGIN TRAINS OVER STATION CHANGES 29 July 2009, Stafford’s Labour MP met Virgin Train managers at Stafford station to discuss the Company’s plan to shut the travel centre at the station. He talked with the station...
GIVE A JOBLESS YOUNG PERSON A CHANCE Unlike past recessions, we must make sure we value and support our young people through this one. So says David Kidney, Stafford’s Labour MP: “In the recessions...
The Elizabeth Cross – Died On Operations Recognition Award David Kidney welcomes the creation of the new award, of the Elizabeth Cross and Elizabeth Scroll, to recognise the sacrifice of service families. The new awards will...
MP PRAISES BOLD PLANS FOR MORE ELECTRIC TRAINS 24 July 2009 Electric trains will be quieter, cleaner, more reliable, and cheaper says Lord Adonis The Government’s news of £1.1bn plans for the first big electrification...
WELCOME FOR HEALTH MINISTERS PACKAGE OF MEASURES FOR STAFFORD HOSPITAL 21st July 2009 Video with Andy Burnham Video with new Chief executive BBC Coverage Stafford’s MP David Kidney was...
All POLITICAL PARTIES MUST PROMISE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES, SAY THREE MPs Westhill Primary Steel Band. The attached photo shos David Kidney (left) and Graham Allen MP (right) talking to members of Westhill Primary...MORE TROOPS FOR STAFFORD BASE IS GOOD NEWS FOR ALL Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney says the MoD announcement of more Signals Regiments for Stafford’s military base is good news at many levels: “For over 60 years Stafford’s civilian population...
LICENSING OF VEHICLE IMMOBILISATION BUSINESSESS Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney wants his constituents to have their say in response to a consultation on the ‘Licensing of Vehicle immobilisation Businesses’. On the 23 July an open consultation will close – so...
The Big Care Debate. Stafford’s MP David Kidney says that The Care and Support Green Paper is the start of a national debate on how we can create the first National...
Could you benefit from the Briish Gas Green Streets Project? British Gas have written to tell me they are moving onto phase two of their Green Streets Scheme for Community Energy Efficiency Projects....
The Low Carbon Transiton Plan The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan plots out how the UK will meet the cut in emissions set out in the budget of 34% on 1990 levels by...BBC coverage of Health committee Full transcript of evidence to the scrutiny committee Politics show coverage of the Alberti Colin Thome meeting...
My Transport Manifesto Andrew Adonis Transport Times Conference, 24 June 2009 For the complete manifesto speech Andrew Adonis, Minister of transport has a deep enthusiasm for transport and laid out his vision for the future of transport...
Here are some details of the Government's Draft Legislative Programme 2009/10 Full text of the draft. Do you think the Draft Legislative Programme reflects the right priorities for the United Kingdom and, if not, what other issues do...
David Kidney MP celebrates Skills Heroes at House of Lords event David Kidney MP supports local skills hero Charlotte Burford from Stafford at the WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Team UK Announcement, held at the House of Lords...Fighting Climate change in a dozen different ways! Climate Change Act – a world first, binding the UK government by law to reduce carbon emissions by a third by 2020 and by 80% by 2050....£30m fund to Boost Low Carbon Buses David Kidney MP welcomes the plans to increase the purchase of Low carbon buses. The technologies now exist to produce electric and hybrid-power low carbon buses, There are already a number...Building the housing we need. David Kidney MP welcomes the priority that is being given to building the housing that we need for the future. As...
SCHOOL PLAN WILL PUT PARENTS, PUPILS AND STRONG DISCIPLINE FIRST David Kidney MP has welcomed plans to give parents and pupils new guarantees of what they will get from local schools and to strengthen school discipline....
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The commitment to end world poverty |
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| On the road to Copenhagen | more... |
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| Full details of MPS expenses published | more... |
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| Time to begin the Enquiry on Iraq | more... |
| Alberti and Thome to hold Public meeting in Stafford STAFFORD HOSPITAL REVIEWERS IN TOWN TO ANSWER QUESTIONS |
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Designing Welfare State mark 2 for South Staffordshire
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| Praise from Bob Geldof on Overseas aid | more... |
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David Kidney becomes a MINISTER with Department of Energy and Climate Change.
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Working Parent need to claim the benefits they are entitled to
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Peter Mandelson Summarises Help to Business
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David Kidney stresses importance of Sustainable development
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Cross party Delegation meets Minister with regard to Stafford Hospital
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Stafford Hospital Transformation Plan. The future is in our hands!
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Major investment in Stafford Schools
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The fees office apologise for their mistake
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| David secures backing of Severn Trent on low charges for community groups |
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| Debate on Stafford Hospital Opposition day debate on Stafford Hospital reveals very different motivations for Inquiry. |
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