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Huppert pushes government to act to cut reoffending rates

Cambridge MP Julian Huppert is pushing the government to allow prisoners to receive benefits as soon as they are released from jail in a bid to cut reoffending rates. He challenged Prisons Secretary, Crispin Blunt on the issue during Topical Questions in the House of Commons asking if he was concerned that prisoners released without instant access to benefits might return to crime, Julian said asked; "Does the Secretary of State share my concern that releasing prisoners with £46 in their pocket, nowhere to stay and a delay of one to six weeks before they can get Jobseeker's Allowance makes it more likely that they will reoffend?" He asked whether Mr Blunt would reach an agreement with the Department of Work and Pensions so that benefits can start promptly on release. Mr Blunt acknowledged the problem and added that he was already in discussions about the issue. "I hope that we will be able to bring forward proposals that will address that issue," he said. Later Julian said: "Clearly, if prisoners are r

13 Jan 2011
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"This is Stunning News" - Norman Lamb welcomes RAF Coltishall Announcement

North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb has welcomed today's announcement that RAF Coltishall is set to become an aircraft recycling site. Mr. Lamb sees the proposal as being perfect for the site saying "This is stunning news. It gives a real shot in the arm to the rural economy." "The local community was strongly supportive of that proposal. It's a wonderful combination of utilising the runway without the attendant problems of planes constantly taking off and landing, and the potential for job creation is really exciting at a time when we need a boost to the local economy."

13 Jan 2011
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New Campaign Group calls for Halt on Fuel Duty Rises and Introduction of Fuel Price Stabliser

Shepway Councillors Peter Carroll and Lynne Beaumont have launched FairFuelUK - a new nationwide campaign to fight for fairer fuel prices for UK road freight companies. Peter and Lynne are asking for support from the general public, the road hauliers, road freight trade associations, truck manufacturers and from all the major groups that represent the British Economy - such as the CBI, the FSB and the Chambers of Commerce.

13 Jan 2011
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Scandal as Conservatives impose 1000% Stealth Tax rise in Day Centre Charges

Conservative Councillors meeting in a 6 minute meeting have given the nod to a scandalous 1000% rise in charges to ordinary people using day centres in the Royal Borough in a move which could see the Windsor Day Centre in Imperial Road closed. The disgraceful attack on vulnerable elderly people was voted through the Adult Social Services Scrutiny panel by 3 Conservative Councillors claiming that Liberal Democrat members of the panel were two minutes late. The whole meeting was concluded in 6 minutes flat.

12 Jan 2011
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