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'Brooks supports Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:50:44 +0000

Brooks was supporting Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust in Parliament this week. The Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to women, their families and friends affected by cervical abnormalities and cervical cancer. read more »…

'Brooks Newmark MP cooks breakfast for the homeless on Christmas Day' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:46:37 +0000

“It was a pleasure to come in on Christmas morning, to help cook and serve breakfast at The Salvation Army's New Direction Lifehouse in Braintree. I managed to cook eggs, sausages, bacon, tomatoes and mushrooms without burning anything, so I hope that's a good start to their Christmas Day. read more »…

'Brooks is Santa in Braintree' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:01:00 +0000

Brooks swapped his suit for Santa’s and was in his Braintree grotto in George Yard this weekend. read more »…

'Brooks questions Lafarge on Rayne Quarry' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Brooks met with Lafarge this afternoon in the House of Commons to discuss the potential gravel pit at Broadfield Farm in Rayne. read more »…

'Brooks’ comments on Europe: ‘From National to Local Interest’' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:57:41 +0000

When David Cameron vetoed the proposed EU treaty on December 9th, he made a tough choice to ensure that Britain’s national interest, and local interests, were put first. read more »…

'Brooks delighted that Braintree Royal Mail Office is braced for Christmas' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Brooks had an inside peak at Braintree’s Royal Mail Delivery Office in the run-up to Christmas. He was up early to see the office in action and met with the staff who were friendly and in good spirits despite the increasing volume of Christmas post. read more »…

'Brooks’ Comments: The work of The Salvation Army in our area' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:00:00 +0000

One of the most inspirational visits I’ve made in my constituency this year has been to The Salvation Army’s New Direction Lifehouse for homeless people in Bocking End. read more »…

'Brooks as Santa runs 2km for the East Anglia Children’s Hospices (EACH)' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Braintree MP Brooks Newmark swapped his Westminster wardrobe for a Santa suit on Sunday to raise funds for a local children’s Hospice. read more »…

'Brooks marks World Aids Day' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:55:26 +0000

It is World AIDS Day on the 1st December and Brooks was quick to show his support by wearing his red ribbon at Prime Minister’s Questions today to mark this important day. read more »…

'Brooks’ Comments:The Autumn Statement' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:00:00 +0000

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons this week. In the Statement he updated MPs on the state of the economy and the Government’s future plans to protect the economy, support infrastructure, enterprise and education. read more »…

'Brooks marks World Aids Day' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:15:26 +0000

It is World AIDS Day on the 1st December and Brooks was quick to show his support by wearing his red ribbon at Prime Minister’s Questions today to mark this important day. read more »…

'Brooks’ Comments: Planned Public Sector Strikes' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:33:00 +0000

Public sector workers across the country are planning to go on strike on Wednesday 30th November. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is coordinating the proposed strike which is expected to involve members of unions from a wide range of public sector professions. read more »…

'Shergroup meets leading politicians for talks' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:28:42 +0000

The changing world of enforcement was the focus of talks this week (Mon Nov 21) at the House of Commons between Braintree High Court enforcement specialists Shergroup and local Conservative MPs Priti Patel and Brooks Newmark. read more »…

'MP digs in for Tree Week and helps Braintree Council plant the first Jubilee Oaks' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:20:15 +0000

Local MP Brooks Newmark dug in to help plant the first of Braintree District Council’s celebration Jubilee Oaks in Witham this week – an event for National Tree Week (26 November – 4 December), to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II (1952 – 2012). read more »…

'Brooks attends Tesco for Schools and Clubs presentation' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:12:19 +0000

On Friday, Brooks presented a number of local schools with a selection of fun games and equipment from Tesco in exchange for their well-collected vouchers at the Marks Farm Tesco in Braintree. read more »…

'Brooks Newmark MP supports Braintree District Council’s “Backing Our Towns” Programme' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:15:17 +0000

Braintree District Council launches its 4 years towns’ regeneration programme ‘Backing Our Towns’, making Braintree, Halstead and Witham towns better places for people and business. read more »…

'Brooks launches the “Night Exercise” for the Essex Boys and Girls Club' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:31 +0000

Brooks launched the Essex Boys and Girls Club (EBGC) “Night Exercise” for 56 boys and girls at Spaynes Hall in Great Yeldam on Saturday. read more »…

'Brooks Newmark MP commends awards-winning NCT volunteers' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:31:24 +0000

Brooks Newmark MP has extended his congratulations to local volunteers who have been rewarded for their hard work at the NCT Stars Awards. read more »…

'MP backs Flooding Alleviation Scheme' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Brooks strongly supports the Steeple Bumpstead Flooding Alleviation Scheme read more »…

'Brooks meets with Braintree Pensioners Action Group' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Brooks was delighted to welcome a dozen members of the Braintree Pensioners Action Group in Westminster on Wednesday. read more »…

'Brooks meets with teachers in Westminster' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Brooks welcomed a number of teachers to Parliament this week to discuss their concerns over the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. read more »…

'Brooks supports dualling the A120' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Today, Brooks contacted Mike Penning MP, the Minister responsible for roads in the Department of Transport. read more »…

'Brooks meets representatives from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists in Westminster' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Brooks welcomed representatives from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists in Parliament this week, as they rallied in Westminster as part of the Giving Voice campaign. read more »…

'Brooks supports the Cressing Loop' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Today, Brooks contacted the Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Theresa Villiers MP, urging her to consider the case for the Loop between Witham and Braintree as a condition of the new rail franchise. read more »…

'Brooks opposes cable theft in the East Anglian and Thameside areas' -- Brooks Newmark (Con)

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:32:42 +0000

Brooks was unhappy to hear about extensive theft of trackside power and signalling cables across the East Anglia and Thameside area which is affecting the rail network. read more »…