News from Local Lib Dem MPs

Stockport's neighbouring constituencies of Cheadle, Hazel Grove and Manchester Withington all have Liberal Democrat MPs.

Andrew Stunell has been Lib Dem MP for Hazel Grove since 1997, Patsy Calton won Cheadle in 2001 and Mark Hunter MP retained the seat for the Liberal Democrats in 2005. The same year that John Leech became MP for Manchester Withington.

On this page you will find the latest news feeds from the three neighbouring Lib Dem Mps, giving you an idea of the work Lib Dem MPs do for the people they represent .

15 Most Recent Stories From John Leech, MP for Manchester Withington News Stories

Tue 25th Nov 2008:

MP's Christmas card competition winners announced.

Local Lib Dem MP John Leech is pleased to announce the winner of his annual schools' Christmas card competition.

Thu 20th Nov 2008:

Withington MP Condemns latest Government spending debacle.

With the UK in the throes of an economic crisis, Withington's Lib Dem MP, John Leech has this week condemned the Government's latest mishandling of taxpayers' money.

Wed 19th Nov 2008:

'We must learn from our European partners' says John Leech MP.

As part of his duties in his role on Parliament's Transport Select Committee, Withington MP John Leech has this week embarked on cross-party visit to Europe to look at how our continental neighbours are dealing with the issue of road pricing.

MP calls for urgent help to restore Community Centre following suspected arson attack.

Speaking in reaction to news that the fire that struck the Barlow Moor Community Centre in Chorlton over the weekend may have been started deliberately, John Leech MP has today called for the necessary repair work to be treated as urgent.

Wed 12th Nov 2008:

Hoon must clarify Government's C-Charge position - Leech.

As the congestion charge referendum draws closer, John Leech MP is pressing the Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon MP for answers.

Tue 11th Nov 2008:

John Leech MP meets Prince's Trust Young Ambassador.

On Friday November 14th, local Lib Dem MP John Leech will be joining MPs across the country in being shadowed by 22 year old Themba Maphosa, a Young Ambassador from The Prince's Trust as part of their annual Youth Week.

Tue 4th Nov 2008:

John Leech takes fight for allotments to the Commons.

John Leech will take his campaign to improve access to allotments in south Manchester to the House of Commons this week, having secured a debate on the issue, which is scheduled for Wednesday.

Mon 3rd Nov 2008:

Use your profits to keep our post offices open, says Withington MP.

The Post Office should use its profits to help keep local post offices open according to Manchester Withington's Liberal Democrat MP, John Leech.

Fri 31st Oct 2008:

Leech seeks protection for Manchester's transport money.

Manchester Withington's Liberal Democrat MP, John Leech, is demanding assurances that in the event of a 'no' vote in the forthcoming Greater Manchester congestion charge referendum, the city won't lose the money that it has been promised for public transport improvements.

Tue 21st Oct 2008:

Local MP to Join "Critical Commute".

Local Liberal Democrat MP John Leech is encouraging Manchester's commuters to leave their cars at home and take to their bikes by participating in this month's "Critical Commute".

Wed 15th Oct 2008:

Claim What Is Yours, Says Local MP.

Liberal Democrat MP John Leech is urging his constituents to check whether they have money in dormant bank accounts.

Tue 14th Oct 2008:

Labour's Legacy: 50% Child Poverty in Withington Constituency.

Shocking figures released by the Campaign to End Child Poverty show that Labour's record on child poverty remains in shambles in the Withington constituency, according to local Liberal Democrats.

Mon 13th Oct 2008:

John Leech Makes a Difference for Barnardo's.

Local Lib Dem MP John Leech will be marking 'Make a Difference Day' by volunteering in children's charity Barnardo's' Didsbury shop.

Fri 10th Oct 2008:

Local MP backs campaign to close cancer 'deprivation gap'.

Local Lib Dem MP John Leech is backing Cancer Research UK's goal to tackle the "deprivation gap" between rich and poor when it comes to breast cancer survival.

Remember remember the 5th of November!

Local Liberal Democrat MP, John Leech, is encouraging everyone to make sure they get the chance to have their say on the congestion charge.

Earlier Stories

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John Leech, MP for Manchester Withington News Stories, provided by Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/.

(c) 2008 John Leech, MP for Manchester Withington

15 Most Recent Stories From Andrew Stunell MP News Stories

Wed 3rd Dec 2008:

GOVERNMENT AVOIDS OWN-GOAL WITH SPORTS CLUB VAT REVERSAL - STUNELL.

Sports clubs across Greater Manchester are celebrating a hard-fought victory today, after the government bowed to opposition, and shelved plans to impose VAT on sports and leisure clubs membership packages. A cross-party group of MPs, led by Lib Dems Danny Alexander, and Hazel Grove MP Andrew Stunell, had put pressure on the government to reverse the decision, which could have driven hundreds of clubs to the wall.

Mon 1st Dec 2008:

FINDING AN NHS DENTIST IS LIKE PULLING TEETH FOR STOCKPORT RESIDENTS - STUNELL.

Local MP Andrew Stunell today criticised the shortage of NHS dental care in the Stockport area, after a survey showed the town's dentists were turning down NHS patients in favour of fee payers.

LOCAL CHAMPION MEETS WITH MP OVER DIABETES INEQUALITIES.

Local MP Andrew Stunell recently met with nine-year-old Oliver Rogerson, to discuss inequalities in support for pupils with diabetes at schools in England. Oliver, who has diabetes, is a school pupil at Mellor Primary School in Andrew's Constituency, and came to Westminster recently to take part in the Diabetes UK lobby of Parliament.

Tue 25th Nov 2008:

A555 ANNOUNCEMENT STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

Local MPs Andrew Stunell and Mark Hunter today welcomed the announcement by Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State for Transport, that £1 billion will be invested in major transport projects next year to stimulate the economy, including:

Mon 24th Nov 2008:

NEW DOLE CLAIMS IN NORTH WEST HIGHEST IN COUNTRY.

The North West had 60 new dole claims per day[i] on average over the last year, the highest in the country; while a massive 49 customer facing job centres have been closed in the North West since 2004[ii], according to new figures discovered by the Liberal Democrats.

BIG INCREASE IN STOCKPORT RESIDENTS FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY IS DEEPLY WORRYING - STUNELL.

Over 300 people filed for bankruptcy across Stockport in the first nine months of the year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Justice, a 36% rise on the same period in 2007.

Mon 17th Nov 2008:

2,000 IN STOCKPORT TO BE HIT BY GRANT CUTS - STUNELL.

Local MP Andrew Stunell has criticised the government after it emerged that over 2,000 people in Stockport are facing cuts in government help. The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has announced that the Supporting People Grant, which helps vulnerable people live more independent lives, will fall by 12% by 2011, an average of £200 for every person in need.

Fri 14th Nov 2008:

STUNELL URGES LOCAL SCHOOLS TO ENTER WRITING COMPETITION.

Local MP Andrew Stunell has today written to the local secondary schools in his constituency to encourage them to take part in a thought provoking national writing competition for young people.

Thu 13th Nov 2008:

GOVERNMENT BOWS TO OPPOSITION OVER POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNT.

Local MP Andrew Stunell was today celebrating victory in his campaign to save the Post Office Card Account (POCA), after the government announced that it was to stay with the Post Office, lifting the threat of closure from up to a dozen Stockport sub-post offices.

Tue 11th Nov 2008:

STUNELL TAKES BANKS TO TASK OVER SMALL BUSINESS HELP.

Local MP Andrew Stunell has today written to the chief executives and local branch managers of all the banks within the Stockport Area urging them to ensure that money continues to flow to local businesses, and pledging to work with them to help weather the crisis.

LOCAL MP WARNS OF THREAT TO 18,000 STOCKPORT CARD HOLDERS.

Thousands of Stockport residents could lose their card accounts and up to a dozen more local Post Offices close if Government plans to scrap the Post Office Card Account go ahead, local MP Andrew Stunell has warned Parliament.

Fri 7th Nov 2008:

STOCKPORT MPs BACK PORTRAIT OF A NATION.

Young people from across the country descended on Westminster last week to tell an audience of parliamentarians, including Hazel Grove Constituency MP Andrew Stunell and Cheadle Constituency MP Mark Hunter, what it really means to be a young person in 2008.

Tue 4th Nov 2008:

NEW ROUND OF POST OFFICE CLOSURES ON THE CARDS AS GOVERNMENT SCRAPS CARD ACCOUNT - STUNELL.

Up to a dozen more post offices could be forced to close in Stockport next year according to Hazel Grove MP Andrew Stunell.

Thu 30th Oct 2008:

STUNELL STRIVES TO BOOST RENEWABLES AND CUT LOCAL FUEL BILLS.

Local MP Andrew Stunell has expressed his delight at the successful passage of the Climate Change Bill last night, setting a target of an 80% cut in CO2 emissions by 2050, but has stressed the importance of ensuring that local families are not left behind.

Tue 28th Oct 2008:

STUNELL SLAMS STOCKPORT PCT FOR FAILURE TO INVEST IN MENTAL HEALTH.

Local MP Andrew Stunell today hit out at Stockport PCT over their provision of mental health services, after a new report from the NHS North West Commission on Mental Health Services showed that Stockport PCT:

Earlier Stories

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Andrew Stunell MP News Stories, provided by Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/.

(c) 2008 Andrew Stunell MP

15 Most Recent Stories From Mark Hunter MP and the Cheadle Liberal Democrats News Stories

Wed 3rd Dec 2008:

Make your voice heard in C Charge vote says local MP.

Mark Hunter MP for the Cheadle constituency is today encouraging local residents to have their say about the congestion charge proposals by voting in the current referendum.

Well Done Bramhall! Says local MP.

Mark Hunter MP for the Cheadle constituency, including Bramhall, has today welcomed the news that Bramhall residents are the happiest in the country with the community they live in.

Fri 28th Nov 2008:

Yes campaign in meltdown says Local MP.

Cheadle Constituency MP, Mark Hunter today spoke out against the Greater Manchester Future Transport's publicly funded TV advert which Ofcom has ruled broke advertising laws. Mr Hunter also revealed that claims that the TIF would provide 7.000 extra train seats were inflated by the Yes campaign.

Wed 26th Nov 2008:

Progress on A555 Relief Road - at last!

Mark Hunter MP for the Cheadle constituency has welcomed the announcement that the Government is to provide £165 million towards the completion of the A555 Relief Road (Manchester Airport Link).

Yes campaign flouts referendum rules says local MP.

Cheadle Constituency MP, Mark Hunter today made an official complaint to the Returning Officer of the Greater Manchester Congestion Charge Referendum regarding the Yes campaign's breach of protocol.

Local MP Congratulates local volunteers.

MP for Cheadle Mark Hunter paid a visit to the local Sue Ryder Care shop to meet volunteers and congratulate them for their priceless support.

Tue 25th Nov 2008:

Anger at inflation busting rail fare increases.

Local Cheadle MP and Liberal Democrat Transport Shadow Minister Mark Hunter has demanded that Virgin and Northern Rail abandons their plans to impose a 6% in the price of regulated fares, season tickets and saver tickets.

Tax hike to hit low earners says local MP.

Cheadle MP, Mark Hunter responded to yesterday's Pre-Budget Report (PBR) by calling on the Government to take real action to change unfair tax system by cutting income tax for lower and middle income families.

Mon 24th Nov 2008:

New Dole Claims in NW highest in country.

The North West had 60 new dole claims per day on average over the last year, the highest in the country; while a massive 49 customer facing job centres have been closed in the North West since 2004, according to new figures discovered by the Liberal Democrats.

Thu 13th Nov 2008:

Local MP welcomes Seashell Trust in Parliament.

Cheadle Constituency MP, Mark Hunter, has this week tabled a special Parliamentary motion which congratulates the Seashell Trust for their work and welcomes their new name and image.

Local MP supports Road Safety Week campaign.

Local MP for the Cheadle Constituency, Mark Hunter MP, is joining Brake, the road safety charity, and bereaved families across the UK in a Road Safety Week (10-16 November) campaign urging the public to 'Stop. Imagine. Change.'

Tue 11th Nov 2008:

Local MP joins the community in remembering….

Marking, the 90th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War One, on Remembrance Sunday, Cheadle MP Mark Hunter paid tribute to all those who have served in our armed forces, and in particular those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Mon 10th Nov 2008:

'Choose and Book' failing - says Mark Hunter.

Cheadle Constituency MP, Mark Hunter, has this week hit out at the "staggering complacency" of health Minister, Ben Bradshaw, following an exchange during a parliamentary debate in the House of Commons this week.

Fri 7th Nov 2008:

Stockport MPs back Portrait of a Nation.

Young people from across the country descended on Westminster last week to tell an audience of parliamentarians, including Cheadle Constituency MP Mark Hunter and Hazel Grove MP Andrew Stunell, what it really means to be a young person in 2008.

Wed 5th Nov 2008:

Mark Hunter meets new Chief Constable.

This week, Cheadle MP Mark Hunter took an early opportunity to meet the new Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Peter Fahy and emphasise the concerns of his constituents about community policing.

Earlier Stories

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Mark Hunter MP and the Cheadle Liberal Democrats News Stories, provided by Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/.

(c) 2008 Mark Hunter MP and the Cheadle Liberal Democrats