15 Most Recent Stories From Paul Keetch MP News Stories

Mon 13th Oct 2008:

KEETCH URGES WILL MAKING IN NOVEMBER.

Paul Keetch, MP for Hereford and Ross-on-Wye today called for local people to take advantage of this November's Will Aid, a campaign that encourages people to make a Will with a participating solicitor and at the same time to raise vital funds to help 9 charities: ActionAid, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, Help the Aged, NSPCC, Save the Children UK, Sight Savers International, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (N. Ireland).

MP SUPPORTS UNIVERSITY TUITION FEES FIGHT BACK.

Over 9000 stickered £1 coins went into circulation across the UK last week (Monday 6th October), highlighting the cost of tuition fees being paid by students in England and Northern Ireland over the course of a degree. Local Liberal Democrat MP, Paul Keetch, is lending support to the campaign by circulating the coins in the House of Commons and in his constituency.

Tue 7th Oct 2008:

MP ANNOUNCES, 'HEROES REALLY DO EXIST'.

There are people living among us with super powers. The power to enrich the lives of ordinary Herefordshire people. Heroes who dedicate their time helping others, campaigning to improve society, and raising millions for good causes.

Mon 22nd Sep 2008:

KEETCH SAYS 'THINK BEFORE YOU BOGOFF'.

New research published today to mark the RSPCA's Freedom Food Farm Animal Week (22-28 September) measures just how ethical our shopping and eating habits are and how they impact on farm animal welfare.

Wed 10th Sep 2008:

KEETCH ASKS "ARE YOU CLAIMING THE BENEFITS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO".

Despite growing anxiety about the rising cost of living, too many people are still missing out on money they are entitled to says Hereford CAB. The local charity has joined forces with local MP Paul Keetch to urge Hereford residents to get information and advice about their benefits entitlements and act now to get the money they are owed.

Tue 9th Sep 2008:

KEETCH DELIGHTED THAT FLOOD DEFENCES HOLD.

Hereford MP, Paul Keetch, is delighted that, with the recent inclement weather, the city's £5.5million flood defence scheme constructed on the south bank of the River Wye is holding water.

Tue 2nd Sep 2008:

KEETCH CHAIRS MEETING FOR JOINT RESPONSE TO POST OFFICE CLOSURES PROPOSALS.

The announcement of proposed Post Office closures across Herefordshire prompted Paul Keetch, MP for Hereford, to call for a non-political joint response to the consultation and host a meeting of the group leaders on Herefordshire Council, Post Office Limited and Postwatch which took place today. Bill Wiggin, MP for Leominster, had also been invited but was unable to attend due to parliamentary business overseas taking precedence.

Wed 27th Aug 2008:

KEETCH COMMENTS ON POST OFFICE CLOSURE PROPOSALS.

MP for Hereford, Paul Keetch, has been advised that seven post offices in his constituency will be affected by the plans proposed by Post Office Limited.

Mon 18th Aug 2008:

KEETCH LAUNCHES PAINTING COMPETITION FOR SCHOOLS.

Paul Keetch MP has today asked his local primary schools to take part in a painting competition as part of the EU Year of the Intercultural Dialogue.

Wed 13th Aug 2008:

MP ENCOURAGES LOCAL BUSINESSES TO BECOME PART OF 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES.

As the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games is underway, Hereford's Liberal Democrat MP Paul Keetch is urging local businesses to become involved in the preparations for the London 2012 Games by registering their services with CompeteFor, the chosen site of the publication of Games related contract opportunities.

Tue 12th Aug 2008:

MP Supports National Deaf Children's Society.

Member of Parliament for Hereford, Paul Keetch, is lending his support to the National Deaf Children's Society in their quest to ensure that all Primary Care Trusts provide services to profoundly deaf children and adults, especially in relation to the use of cochlear implants.

Fri 1st Aug 2008:

KEETCH CALLS FOR NON-POLITICAL RESPONSE TO POST OFFICE CLOSURES CONSULTATION.

The imminent announcement of proposed Post Office closures across Herefordshire has prompted Paul Keetch, MP for Hereford, to call upon his counterpart in the north of the County, Bill Wiggin MP and the group Leaders on Herefordshire Council to meet with him to plan a joint response to the consultation, putting aside any political differences they may have.

Thu 31st Jul 2008:

KEETCH CALLS ON HEALTH SECRETARY TO HELP COUNTY HOSPITAL DEAL SWIFTLY WITH MISDIAGNOSED PATIENTS.

Paul Keetch, MP for Hereford, has formally requested the Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, provide any additional resources needed by the Hereford County Hospital to deal with patients affected by the erroneous test results that were revealed earlier this year following the suspension of a consultant at the hospital.

KEETCH LISTENS TO ENRAGED TRADERS.

Business people on the Holmer Trading Estate, Hereford, turned out in force on Wednesday to meet MP for Hereford, Paul Keetch, in whose constituency their businesses are located, to put to him their anxieties over a planning proposal on the Trading Estate land.

Wed 23rd Jul 2008:

KEETCH DELIGHTED WITH ACADEMIES ANNOUNCEMENT.

Paul Keetch, Lib Dem MP for Hereford, was advised personally by The Lord Adonis of the Department for Children, Schools and Families, that funding has been secured for the development of two new Academies in his constituency. The first is to be built on the site of the Waldorf Steiner School, Much Dewchurch, and will be known as the Hereford Steiner Academy. The second replaces Wyebridge Sports College, formerly Haywood High School, and will be known as the Hereford Academy.

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