| The NHS Labour continued their campaign to prepare the electorate for tax increases in the forthcoming Budget to pay for increased spending on the NHS.Key PointWe have always made clear that reforming our pub... Read More |
| Euro ContextIn an interview with The Times, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has called for the 'Europeanisation' of economic and fiscal policy. Meanwhile, in an interview with the BBC's Nick Robinson, ... Read More |
| Greenway: Government neglects domestic tourism In response to the Government's announcement that £40m will be directed towards a new campaign to encourage foreign tourists to the United Kingdom, Shadow Culture Minister, John Greenway MP, said:"I w... Read More |
| Pickles: Labour has power to scrap unpopular toll tax Eric Pickles MP, Shadow Transport Minister, is challenging the Government to block the introduction of congestion charging in London.Research commissioned by Conservatives from the independent House o... Read More |
| Yeo: Dome project marred by new sleaze allegations Commenting on allegations of further Dome sleaze, Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Tim Yeo MP, said:"When will this sorry saga of Dome sleaze be brought to an end?"Firstly, it has emerged that t... Read More |
| May: Councillors to be sidelined under new rules for elected mayors New regulations on elected mayors passed by the Government will strip councillors of their role and influence. Councillors, who previously needed a simple majority, will now need a two-thirds majority... Read More |
| Euro Referendum ContextThe Independent reports today that the Government are considering proposals to hold a referendum on joining the euro on 1 May 2003. On the Today programme, Charles Kennedy called for a re... Read More |
| Widening the War ContextLabour MP's reacted nervously yesterday to news that Tony Blair will fly to Washington for special talks with President George W. Bush in April to discuss military action against Iraq and the n... Read More |
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Swindon’s two new Conservative MPs are to be ‘sworn in’ on Thursday 20 May.
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Justin and Robert have issued the following statements, reacting to the start of the new Conservative government.
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Swindon’s two new Conservative MPs are this morning beginning their first full working week following their historic election victories last ...
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The Conservatives comfortably retained control of Swindon Borough Council at the local elections on 6 May 2010. The new make-up of the c...
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Justin Tomlinson was elected as the new Conservative MP for North Swindon with a massive majority over the Labour candidate of 7,060
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Robert Buckland was elected MP for South Swindon with a majority of 3,544, beating Labour MP Anne Snelgrove.
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