Blogminster » Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com Blogging for Westminster Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:28:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v= en hourly 6 http://wordpress.org/?v= 'News : Gerry visits Lidget Green Children’s Centre' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2012/01/30/news-gerry-visits-lidget-green-childrens-centre/ http://www.blogminster.com/2012/01/30/news-gerry-visits-lidget-green-childrens-centre/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:27:03 +0000 Gerry recently visited Lidget Green Children’s Centre, based at Lidget Green Primary School, which has been used by over 600 families since it opened three years ago.…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2012/01/30/news-gerry-visits-lidget-green-childrens-centre/feed/ 0 'News : Gerry urges claims for free heating and insulation' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2012/01/27/news-gerry-urges-claims-for-free-heating-and-insulation/ http://www.blogminster.com/2012/01/27/news-gerry-urges-claims-for-free-heating-and-insulation/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:32:57 +0000 Gerry is today urging eligible constituents to take advantage of the Government’s flagship energy help scheme Warm Front, to make their homes warmer and cut their...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2012/01/27/news-gerry-urges-claims-for-free-heating-and-insulation/feed/ 0 'News : HAPPY NEW YEAR' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2012/01/01/news-happy-new-year-4/ http://www.blogminster.com/2012/01/01/news-happy-new-year-4/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:05:33 +0000 Best wishes 
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Best wishes

Gerry …

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]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/12/20/news-gerry-urges-dangerous-dogs-action/feed/ 0 'News : Gerry to serve on Select Committee' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/12/19/news-gerry-to-serve-on-select-committee/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/12/19/news-gerry-to-serve-on-select-committee/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:38:55 +0000 Gerry has been elected to serve on the House of Commons Culture, Media & Sport (CMS) Select Committee. He replaces his former friend, Alan Keen, who sadly died last month.

Departmental Select Committees a...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/12/19/news-gerry-to-serve-on-select-committee/feed/ 0 'News : Gerry leads debate on school sport' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/12/14/news-gerry-leads-debate-on-school-sport/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/12/14/news-gerry-leads-debate-on-school-sport/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:02:55 +0000 Yesterday in Parliament, Gerry was successful in securing a debate on the future of school sport.…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/12/14/news-gerry-leads-debate-on-school-sport/feed/ 0 'News : Get help with staying warm this winter' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/12/12/news-get-help-with-staying-warm-this-winter/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/12/12/news-get-help-with-staying-warm-this-winter/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:58:04 +0000 New figures reveal that across the Bradford district, nearly 36,000 houselolds are entitled to some form of assistance with their fuel bills.That help is worth an average...…

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Labour has today revealed the hidden cost of the Government’s wasteful NHS reorganisation in Bradford. New guidelines will force the local NHS to put aside £35million from their...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/12/01/news-nhs-plans-will-cost-35-million-in-bradford/feed/ 0 'News : Gerry backs Save Our Solar campaign' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/22/news-gerry-backs-save-our-solar-campaign/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/22/news-gerry-backs-save-our-solar-campaign/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:03:18 +0000 Labour has called for the government to rethink their devastating cuts to Feed-in Tariffs today, warning they could cause thousands of jobs losses, and sto...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/22/news-gerry-backs-save-our-solar-campaign/feed/ 0 'News : Police launch new non-emergency number' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/18/news-police-launch-new-non-emergency-number/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/18/news-police-launch-new-non-emergency-number/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:32:39 +0000 West Yorkshire Police this week announced a change to their non-emergency number, making it easier for the public to contact them.

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]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/18/news-police-launch-new-non-emergency-number/feed/ 0 'News : Youth unemployment hits 1 million' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/17/news-youth-unemployment-hits-1-million/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/17/news-youth-unemployment-hits-1-million/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:22:17 +0000 Government’s economic decisions slammed as youth unemployment hits record high.

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]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/17/news-youth-unemployment-hits-1-million/feed/ 0 'News : Holmewood Post Office to re-open' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/16/news-holmewood-post-office-to-re-open/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/16/news-holmewood-post-office-to-re-open/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:47:22 +0000 The Post Office has confirmed that it is to go ahead with plans to re-open the Post Office service in Holmewood. The newly refurbished premises will be at 15-16 The Parade on Broadstone Way. The new Post Office will re-open on Monday ...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/16/news-holmewood-post-office-to-re-open/feed/ 0 'News : Remembrance Day – Lest we forget' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/11/news-remembrance-day-%e2%80%93-lest-we-forget/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/11/news-remembrance-day-%e2%80%93-lest-we-forget/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:10:17 +0000  

Today is a day to reflect on the enormous sacrifices made in our name by our Armed Forc...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/11/news-remembrance-day-%e2%80%93-lest-we-forget/feed/ 0 'News : Gerry call for urgent action to tackle metal theft' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/10/news-gerry-call-for-urgent-action-to-tackle-metal-theft/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/10/news-gerry-call-for-urgent-action-to-tackle-metal-theft/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:48:41 +0000 Gerry is calling on the Government to take urgent action to tackle metal theft in Bradford which is damaging the economy an...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/10/news-gerry-call-for-urgent-action-to-tackle-metal-theft/feed/ 0 'News : Gerry says, ‘Get online at home with low cost computer offer’' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/02/news-gerry-says-%e2%80%98get-online-at-home-with-low-cost-computer-offer%e2%80%99/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/11/02/news-gerry-says-%e2%80%98get-online-at-home-with-low-cost-computer-offer%e2%80%99/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:35:50 +0000 Gerry is urging people in Bradford South to take advantage of an offer which aims to give everyone the opportunity to get onto the internet in their own home through the supply of low-cost computers. 

Th...…

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Wise Guide, published by the charity ...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/27/news-new-advice-guide-for-the-over-65s/feed/ 0 'News : Is your home ready for winter?' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/25/news-is-your-home-ready-for-winter/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/25/news-is-your-home-ready-for-winter/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:05:55 +0000 Gerry is urging people in Bradford South to take advantage of a new service offering households advice on protecting their homes from cold weather this winter.

Yorkshire Water have launched their campaign's web address where ...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/25/news-is-your-home-ready-for-winter/feed/ 0 'News : Gerry presents Tesco for Schools equipment' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/21/news-gerry-presents-tesco-for-schools-equipment/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/21/news-gerry-presents-tesco-for-schools-equipment/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:19:07 +0000 Gerry has now been attending The Tesco for Schools and Clubs equipment scheme for a number of years.  In addition to the Buttershaw and Great Horton Tesco stores visited in the past he had the opportunity to visit one of Tesco's newest stores ...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/21/news-gerry-presents-tesco-for-schools-equipment/feed/ 0 'News : Gerry shows support for gas safety campaign' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/12/news-gerry-shows-support-for-gas-safety-campaign/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/12/news-gerry-shows-support-for-gas-safety-campaign/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:40:38 +0000 A report published on the 11 October by the Gas Safety Trust reveals a dramatic rise in the number of deaths resulting from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the UK since 2010.

In the 12-month period between 1st July 2010 and 30th...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/12/news-gerry-shows-support-for-gas-safety-campaign/feed/ 0 'News : Gerry ‘Honorary Milk Monitor’' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/07/news-gerry-%e2%80%98honorary-milk-monitor%e2%80%99/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/07/news-gerry-%e2%80%98honorary-milk-monitor%e2%80%99/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:57:32 +0000 Earlier today Gerry visited Queensbury Tykes Nursery as part of World School Milk Day. This is an event organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and is celebrated in over 30 countries around the world. 

The d...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/07/news-gerry-%e2%80%98honorary-milk-monitor%e2%80%99/feed/ 0 'News : Sedbergh Community Centre has a new roof' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/05/news-sedbergh-community-centre-has-a-new-roof/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/05/news-sedbergh-community-centre-has-a-new-roof/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:50:53 +0000 Congratulations to everyone involved at Sedbergh Community Centre, which has just had a replacement roof installed following a terrific fundraising effort.

On Tuesday 4th October a new roof was added to the Community Centre at Odsal. This first p...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/05/news-sedbergh-community-centre-has-a-new-roof/feed/ 0 'News : Gerry is put on the spot with Whizz-Kidz' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/02/news-gerry-is-put-on-the-spot-with-whizz-kidz/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/02/news-gerry-is-put-on-the-spot-with-whizz-kidz/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:52:24 +0000 Gerry got more than he bargained for at The Labour Party Conference, when Jamie Green, 17 year old Ambassador for the charity Whizz-Kidz, turned interviewer.

Whizz-Kidz - which provides vital wheelchairs, life skills, and work opportunities for y...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/10/02/news-gerry-is-put-on-the-spot-with-whizz-kidz/feed/ 0 'News : Government must rethink Police cuts and hold Inquiry' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/08/16/news-government-must-rethink-police-cuts-and-hold-inquiry/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/08/16/news-government-must-rethink-police-cuts-and-hold-inquiry/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:53:31 +0000 Gerry has called on the government to re-think their proposals to cut the Police budget by 20% in the wake of last week's riots in London and other parts of England. He also backed Ed Miliband's calls for an independent public inquiry into the ...…

]]> http://www.blogminster.com/2011/08/16/news-government-must-rethink-police-cuts-and-hold-inquiry/feed/ 0 'News : Gerry commends award-winning local maternity service' -- Gerry Sutcliffe (Lab) http://www.blogminster.com/2011/07/20/news-gerry-commends-award-winning-local-maternity-service/ http://www.blogminster.com/2011/07/20/news-gerry-commends-award-winning-local-maternity-service/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:10:16 +0000 Gerry has extended his congratulations to a Bradford NHS maternity team which has won a prestigious award from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Maternity (APPGM).

Bradford Hospitals NHS Trust was highly commended in the Involvement of Servic...…

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