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Ann McKechin MP: Parliament deserves a vote on plain packaging before the election

Epolitix News - Wed, 01/21/2015 - 01:08
Former minister and Glasgow North MP Ann McKechin argues ahead of her debate today that time is running out for a 'promised' vote on plain packaging for tobacco products before parliament is dissolved






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Mark Garnier MP: Time for action on Road Fuel price inequality

Epolitix News - Tue, 01/20/2015 - 19:09
Conservative MP Mark Garnier writes about the topic of his debate today: the equalisation of road fuel pricing






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Baroness Hamwee: Sending overseas students home is 'economic nonsense'

Epolitix News - Tue, 01/20/2015 - 14:08
Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Baroness Hamwee writes about her recent parliamentary question on overseas students returning home immediately after their studies






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Angela Eagle MP: We need a parliament fit for modern Britain

Epolitix News - Tue, 01/20/2015 - 12:46
Shadow Leader of the House Angela Eagle marks the 750th anniversary of the first parliament and calls for more parliamentary reforms after the general election






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Thomas Docherty MP: Protect the interests of football supporters and clubs

Epolitix News - Tue, 01/20/2015 - 01:00
Scottish Labour MP Thomas Docherty writes ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on the 'Ofcom consultation on football broadcasting rights'






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Beyond life on the streets – the Homeless Veterans appeal

Epolitix News - Mon, 01/19/2015 - 01:37
ABF The Solidiers’ Charity calls for a continued support and help for veterans with housing problems beyond the charity appeal.






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Driver no more?

Epolitix News - Fri, 01/16/2015 - 01:40
With government-funded trials beginning on driverless cars, transport consultant for Dods Monitoring, James Sloan considers if the UK is ready to accept a hands-free driving future.






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Geraint Davies MP: A teaspoon of sugar, makes the costs go down

Epolitix News - Fri, 01/16/2015 - 01:02
Geraint Davies MP calls for the Government to reduce overall sugar consumption to levels that are healthy and sustainable for the NHS and the UK economy.






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Stephen Gilbert MP : NHS's secretive devolution of healthcare

Epolitix News - Thu, 01/15/2015 - 01:24
Stephen Gilbert MP says NHS England is “wrong, rushed and secretive” in plans for specialised health care.






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Alistair Burt MP: An open wound – the Contaminated Blood debate

Epolitix News - Thu, 01/15/2015 - 01:12
Alistair Burt MP questions how to satisfactorily resolve the tragic case of tainted blood transfusions and its many unanswered questions.






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Sadiq Khan MP & Barry Gardiner MP: Tackling the silent killer in London

Epolitix News - Thu, 01/15/2015 - 01:07
The Shadow London Minister and the Shadow Minister for the Natural Environment set out how the next Labour Government would improve air quality in London and across the UK






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Alison Seabeck MP: Let’s give deaf children the education they deserve

Epolitix News - Wed, 01/14/2015 - 16:19
Labour MP Alison Seabeck opens debate on educational achievement of deaf students and raises concerns about ‘disappointing’ figures






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Jean Lambert MEP: Boris needs to take comprehensive action on London air quality

Epolitix News - Wed, 01/14/2015 - 15:57
London's Green Party MEP says it is time for the Mayor of London to address the fundamental issue of air quality in the city






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Diana Johnson MP: Final settlement of the contaminated blood scandal

Epolitix News - Wed, 01/14/2015 - 01:04
Diana Johnson MP is Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Haemophilia & Contaminated Blood. Today it publishes a report into the current support for individuals affected by the contaminated blood scandal






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Chris Leslie MP: George Osborne's fiscal vote stunt has backfired

Epolitix News - Tue, 01/13/2015 - 07:48
Ahead of a vote on the Charter of Budget Responsibility, which sets out the fiscal goals of the next government, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Chris Leslie describes the idea as a "complete own goal" for the Government.






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Paul Burstow MP: Underpaid carers – not legal, not fair, ‘and it needs to stop’

Epolitix News - Tue, 01/13/2015 - 01:55
Labour MP, Paul Burstow, calls for the Government to recognise the value of care before it is too late.






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Paul Burstow MP: Underpaid carers – not legal, not fair, ‘and it needs to stop’

Epolitix News - Tue, 01/13/2015 - 01:01
Liberal Democrat MP Paul Burstow calls for the Government to recognise the value of care before it is too late.






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Barbara Keeley MP: Making room for carers

Epolitix News - Fri, 01/09/2015 - 01:13
Labour MP, Barbara Keeley, says the failure to exempt carers from the Bedroom Tax is illogical and unfair.






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Lord Parekh: Maintaining medical competence

Epolitix News - Wed, 01/07/2015 - 09:49
Lord Parekh lays out his plan to maintain the level of medical competence and skill in the NHS.






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Bill Esterson MP: No safe limit – preventing pregnancy drinking

Epolitix News - Wed, 01/07/2015 - 01:08
Labour MP, Bill Esterson calls to protect children from being damaged by pregnancy drinking through compulsory alcohol labelling.






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