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Westminster View – A Reforming Queen’s Speech
Last week saw the State Opening of Parliament, where all 3 parts of the Legislature; The House of Commons, The House of Lords and the Monarch came together in a display of pomp and pageantry. It must be said, such displays of ceremony are always done well in this country, and such occasions do make you proud to be British! However, the State … [Read More...]
Unemployment Falls Again in Chester
The number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance has fallen again in Chester. Figures published today show that there are 121 fewer Jobseekers in Chester than this time last month. The number of unemployed claimants in the City of Chester Parliamentary constituency in April 2013 was 1,645. Job-Centre Plus is currently advertising 2400 jobs … [Read More...]
Stephen Mosley MP Welcomes Queen’s Speech during Commons Debate
City of Chester MP, Stephen Mosley, spoke in the House of Commons this week, regarding this year's Queen's Speech: We are now three years into the coalition Government and there is much that we can be proud of—health, welfare, police and education reforms; this has been one of the most radical Governments in a generation, but there is still … [Read More...]
Chester-born Skills Minister Returns to City
Chester-born Matthew Hancock MP was back in his home town last week to take part in a number of events in his role as Skills Minister. The Minister returned to West Cheshire College, in Handbridge, where he had previously studied, to tour the newly refurbished facilities and to see how students were learning the skills essential to their future … [Read More...]
£10million Funding for Hospital Aftercare for the Homeless
Homeless people are to receive better help once they leave hospital thanks to £10million funding, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today. It is estimated that currently 70 per cent of homeless people are discharged from hospital back onto the street without their health and housing problems being properly addressed. The funding … [Read More...]
