Farron condemns ship of foolishness
Local MP Tim Farron has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons in light of recent stories about giant container ships delivering Chinese-made toys to British stores in time for Christmas.
3 Nov 2006
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10% of our economy is…rubbish!
Local MP, Tim Farron today secured a frightening admission from the Government during a meeting of the Environmental Audit Committee. When probing officials on environmental policy, Tim Farron was told that £1.7 billion tonnes of un-recycled waste is generated in each year - this equates to 10% of all the resources produced in the UK.
3 Nov 2006
Farron meets with 'NHS Together' lobby in Parliament
Local MP Tim Farron met yesterday with representatives from the NHS Together lobby in Westminster. The lobby aims to persuade the Government to reconsider the planned reforms of the Health Service and to rally support for the NHS.
3 Nov 2006
Rationing of NICE approved drug is totally unacceptable - Webb
Commenting on reports today that many prostate cancer sufferers are struggling to be prescribed Taxotere, a NICE approved drug, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Steve Webb MP said:
3 Nov 2006
Patients 'denied prostate drug'
A charity for men with prostate cancer says many face a "titanic" struggle to be prescribed an approved drug. Taxotere can improve the quality of life of patients in the later stages of the cancer, and prolong their lives.
3 Nov 2006
New Kent scheme plans to give new confidence to Shepway shoppers
Kent County Council's Trading Standards Service will shortly be launching the 'Buy with Confidence' good trader scheme to traders who wish to join.
3 Nov 2006