15 Most Recent Stories From Tom Brake MP News Stories

Tue 9th Mar 2010:

No Pyre Without Smoke.

To mark the 27th No Smoking Day, local MP Tom Brake is backing an Early Day Motion supporting the work of the charity which organises the day.

High Street Blues.

The Liberal Democrats have unveiled plans to revitalise Britain's high streets by creating a better business environment for small businesses.

No Recourse, No Escape.

Local MP Tom Brake is calling on his fellow MPs of all political colours to show their support for International Women's Day by signing an Early Day Motion (EDM) 214.

Mon 8th Mar 2010:

MPs praise launch of Sutton Food Bank.

Sutton's own food bank, which can provide three days of food for people in need, was officially launched by Sutton's Deputy Mayor Cllr John Leach, on Saturday at the Salvation Army Church in Benhill Avenue, Sutton.

Sun 7th Mar 2010:

Tom Brake "stays steady" with local people.

At the end of February local MP, Tom Brake, joined Sutton residents for a special "Staying Steady" exercise class.

Wed 3rd Mar 2010:

Tom Brake Secures Meeting with Greek Ambassador over the Victims of Crime Abroad Meeting. .

MP for Carshalton and Wallington Tom Brake and victim's rights campaigner Maggie Hughes are to meet the Greek Ambassador on the 4th March 2010 to discuss the findings of a report produced by Tom with contributions from Maggie.

Tue 2nd Mar 2010:

Cash machine closure for Carshalton.

Local MP Tom Brake has won a reprieve for the last ATM on Carshalton.

Carbon capture debate up in smoke.

The debate over coal-fired power stations rumbles on, with coal-fired power plants not committed to emissions targets until as late as 2025.

Tom Brake joins battle to tackle the UK's biggest killer.

Local MP Tom Brake has lent his support to a petition by the British Heart Foundation which challenges all major political parties to make a renewed commitment to tackle heart and circulatory disease, which is the UK's biggest killer.

Tue 16th Feb 2010:

Beddington Residents Voice Their Concerns over Waste Management. .

Tom Brake and Councillor Colin Hall met with concerned local residents in Beddington last Saturday to discuss their concerns over waste management in the Beddington Area. Tom and Colin were joined by ward Councillor John Leech who sat in on the meeting.

Mon 15th Feb 2010:

National Apprenticeship Week at Carshalton College.

Tom Brake, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, gave his full support to National Apprenticeship Week at Carshalton College by shadowing hairdressing students at work on Friday 5th February. Apprenticeship schemes blend work and study to offer young people the chance to become qualified in their career of choice, with four days a week in the workplace and one day a week in College.

Thu 11th Feb 2010:

BHCH Project Takes a Step Forward.

Commenting on the news that the business case for Better Healthcare Closer to Home, which will see St Helier Hospital partially re-built, has finally been passed over to the Treasury, Tom Brake MP for Carshalton and Wallington said, 'This is great news for patients. We have taken one further step towards securing a hospital fit for the 21st century. The spotlight now shifts to the Treasury to approve the funding and the Better Healthcare Closer to Home project team to revise the plans to satisfy the requirements of the London Plan.'

Tue 9th Feb 2010:

Tom Brake MP supports Fuel Poverty Awareness Day.

Tom Brake MP for Carshalton and Wallington is supporting Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2010, a national campaign which aims to highlight the effects of living in a cold home on people's health.

Tom Brake applies further pressure on the Government over BHCH.

MP for Carshalton and Wallington Tom Brake questioned the Government again last Tuesday over the funding for the Better Healthcare Closer to Home project.

Tom Brake, MP has pledged to do his bit for the British Armed Forces Family. .

Tom made the pledge on The Royal British Legion's campaign website, www.timetodoyourbit.org.uk.

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