I amdelighted that turnaround cruises are to return to Liverpool. Our region has a fantastic maritime history, and it is great that we can use that heritage to help build our future visitor economy. Merseyside has made great strides in recent years to improve its offer to tourists. We already have the greatest concentration of
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I was worried to read Tory Work & Pensions minister Maria Miller MP’s remarks about unemployment after her visit to the Wirral, saying that the unemployment locally was caused by a ‘lack of appetite to work’, rather than a shortage of jobs. This hasn’t been my experience. Maria Miller’s words are at odds with facts
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This week is National Apprenticeship Week, a time to celebrate the contribution made by apprentices, vital for the future success our economy. People in Wirral will know that I have supported the return of the modern apprenticeship under the last Government and the continuation of this under the current administration. Here in Wirral, the council
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Last week I wrote criticising the Government for not having a coherent strategy to address our country’s regeneration needs. New Ferry is a town centre which needs support during these difficult economic times. So I was pleased to hear the news that New Ferry Butterfly Park has recently been awarded an empty shops fund grant
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I have been working to support community hubs during the current difficult times for the economy. Some success has been achieved with traders in Bromborough combining to stage a successful Christmas Fayre. Therefore it is all the more disappointing to find efforts being made by local people to improve their own area are not being
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27 Jan 2012
Alison McGovern MP for Wirral South is calling on the Government to rethink its approach to policing after today’s figures show the Police numbers have fallen to the lowest for a decade, including the loss
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22 Feb 2012
I amdelighted that turnaround cruises are to return to Liverpool. Our region has a fantastic maritime history, and it is great that we can use that heritage to help build our future visitor economy. Merseyside
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A discussion with Liz Kendall MP, Shadow Minister for Care and Older People 6.30pm on Thursday 8 March 2012 at Bebington Civic Centre Everyone needing
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