Let’s beat Bowel Cancer in Leigh
I have pledged to support the national charity Beating Bowel Cancer to save lives from the UK’s second biggest cancer killer.I recently spoke at Beating Bowel...
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A rallying call to all Leythers!
with Trevor Barton MBEThe Boundary Commission has opened the next stage of its consultation process on the controversial boundary changes,...
Read this entry » The earlier we detect cancer, the more lives we can save!
My portrait is appearing in a one off unique parliamentary photographic exhibition to raise awareness of lung cancer, the most common cancer...
Read this entry » It is time for all parties to put the NHS first and political considerations aside
Andy Burnham MP, Labour's Shadow Health Secretary, in response to this morning's vote at the Liberal Democrat conference on the Health Bill,...
Read this entry » Drop the Bill e-petition not granted Commons Debate
This is the clearest sign yet that the Government is in chaos and running scared on the NHS.163,000 people have signed a petition because they...
Read this entry » Drop the Bill Rally
Ince Town Hall will be host to a Leigh & Wigan 'Drop the Bill' Rally this Friday, 2nd March at 6.30pm (Doors open 6.15pm). Joining me on...
Read this entry » Clegg needs to decide where he and his party stand on the Health Bill
David Cameron is clear: this Bill is about competition and turning the NHS into a market. No amount of minor amendments to save face for Nick...
Read this entry » Government suffers further humiliation from former NHS Chief Executive
The Government has now suffered the humiliation of a former Department of Health permanent secretary and NHS Chief Executive labelling this Bill...
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The most improved High School in the Borough
The performance tables published last week showed that Westleigh High School is the Most Improved School in Wigan and the 4th Most Improved school out of 251 High...
Read this entry »Labour calls on Cameron to open up Downing Street NHS talks
Andy Burnham MP, Labour's Shadow Health Secretary, speaking ahead of tomorrow's meeting between the Prime Minister and senior health professionals on the Health...
Read this entry »e-petition passes 100,000 signatures
Tens of thousands of people have today sent a very clear message to the Prime Minister. They want him to listen and stop putting his political pride before the best...
Read this entry »Coronary Care Unit Opened
The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary's new state of the art Coronary Care Unit was officially opened today on Valentine’s Day, by Dr. Nayyar Naqvi, the man who has...
Read this entry »Leigh & Wigan ‘Drop the Bill Rally’
This Health Bill is an unfolding disaster for the Government. On the day the Prime Minister launched his fight back on the Bill, the House of Lords has sent him...
Read this entry »Veteran Badge Presentation
Wigan Evening Post 30th JanOne of the best parts of being a local MP is the chance to meet and say thank you to local people who have contributed to their country...
Read this entry »Labour steps up ‘Drop the Bill’ campaign in fight for the soul of the NHS
Andy Burnham MP, Labour's Shadow Health Secretary, said in response to a letter from GPs in today's Telegraph:"The real news story here is not that 56 GPs support...
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