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  Bury (borough) Buryat Burying Beetle Bury St Edmunds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Bury is a metropolitan borough in northern Greater Manchester.
Bury St Edmunds Bury St Edmunds is a town in the county of Suffolk, England.
Bury Bury is a town on the northern side of Greater Manchester in North West England, between Rochdale and Bolton and just west of the M66.
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 Southport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Southport is a seaside town in the north west of England.
However, there have been settlements in the area for much longer than that: the northern part of the town around St Cuthbert's Church, formerly North Meols (now known as Churchtown), was mentioned in the Doomsday book, and some areas of the town have names of Viking origin.
From north to south, the districts are: Crossens, Marshside, Churchtown, Blowick, Birkdale, Ainsdale, and Woodvale ; home to RAF Woodvale.
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 Encyclopedia: UK general election, 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Legislation was passed by the UK Parliament in September 2004, which will come into effect upon the dissolution of the current UK Parliament, to break the linkage between UK Parliament constituencies and Scottish Parliament constituencies; therefore this election will mark a reduction of the number of constituencies for the UK Parliament.
This is because Members of Parliament cannot formally take their seats until they swear allegiance to the Queen (which Sinn Féin members refuse to do).
SourceWatch's article on the 2005 UK general election  ( http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=British_General_Election_2005) - with a focus on the strategists and public relations experts involved in the campaigns of the various parties.
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Bury itself is at the heart of this seat which also includes Ramsbottom and Tottington, areas increasingly popular with Manchester commuters.
The constituency was less dependent on textiles than some adjacent areas and has remained fairly prosperous, although other principal industries - paper, engineering and chemicals - have suffered from the recession.
Bury has suffered along with other cities with the advent of out-of-town shopping, which has hit the town centre, located in this constituency.
www.bbc.co.uk /election97/constituencies/108.htm   (185 words)

  
 House of Commons Hansard Debates for 27 Nov 2001 (pt 28)
Although it was one of the few employers in the constituency that provided well-paid jobs with good terms and conditions, it was, as one might expect, not the backbone of a rural area.
Regrettably, my constituent is not receiving the co-operation of his employer, and is finding that taking time off work to deal with his son's welfare is costing him financially.
I have been a Member of Parliament for four and a half years, and today was the first time I have heard a Conservative Member speak with feeling about the responsibilities of child care and the difficulties encountered in balancing earning a living and rearing a family.
www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm200102/cmhansrd/vo011127/debtext/11127-28.htm   (2413 words)

  
 General Election 2005 news from the Bolton Evening News Group
AS the May 5 General Election draws ever closer the Bury Times Group gave those candidates eager to become the new MP for Bury South the opportunity to appeal directly to you, their potential constituents, and explain exactly what they are standing for.
BURY North Lib Dem hopeful Wilf Davison went on a tour of Ramsbottom and Tottington to explain how his party would improve the lot of pensioners.
BURY North Tory candidate David Nuttall brought one of the party's top men to Bury for a tour of Holy Cross College.
www.thisislancashire.co.uk /lancashire/bolton/news/benelect05.html   (1875 words)

  
 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
MPs elected in the UK general election, 2005 54th Parliament ( 2005) } This is a list of Member of Parliament MPs elected to the United Kingdom House of Commons House of Commons for the Fifty-Third Parliament of the United Kingdom at the United Kingdom general election, 2001, arranged by constituency.
The Parliament was dissolved on April 11, 2005 preparatory to the United Kingdom general election, 2005 2005 General Election.
Bury St Edmunds (constituency) Bury St Edmunds
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 United Kingdom general election, 2005 - Enpsychlopedia
When the Scottish Parliament was established by the Scotland Act 1998, the target size of Westminster Parliamentary seats in Scotland was changed to the same as that for England.
Two constituencies were left unchanged - the island seats of Orkney and Shetland and the Western Isles, though the latter changed its official name to the Gaelic "Na h-Eileanan an Iar".
The results were interpreted by the UK media as an indicator of a breakdown in trust in the government, and in the prime minister, Tony Blair, in particular.
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 cars - United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies
Current constituencies are listed immediately below; historic constituencies follow at the end of the article.
Constituencies were long based on boroughs and traditional counties, but are now unique divisions of ceremonial counties, consisting of several wards.
However, by virtue of the elimination of 13 Scottish seats, since February 2005 the number to be contested in the next UK general election is 646.
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 Bury North (UK Parliament constituency)
Bury North is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.
The constituency of Bury North covers the towns of Ramsbottom, Tottington and Bury.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/b/bu/bury_north__uk_parliament_constituency_.php   (87 words)

  
 Campaign to Save North Weald Airfield
North Weald Airfield has, for many years, been the subject of speculation with regard to its future.
Earlier we have reported on the threat to North Weald Airfield, in the shape of several studies relating to housing expansion along the so called "M11-Stansted-Cambridge Corridor", which identified North Weald Airfield as a potential site for thousands of news houses and a park and ride facility for Stansted Airport.
The airfield, which has one of the longest GA runways and some of the best hangarage and maintenance facilities in the South East, and which has been active since 1916, would be lost to aviation and the many other recreational activities which take place there, for good.
www.northwealdairfield.org /Campaign/campaign.html   (1025 words)

  
 MPs elected in the UK general election, 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This is a list of MPs elected to the House of Commons for the Fifty-Third Parliament of the United Kingdom at the UK general election, 2001, arranged by constituency.
Hartlepool --On July 23 Peter Mandelson was nominated as Britain's new European Commissioner.
If the appointment is confirmed by the European Parliament, a byelection will be necessary.
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 We need to get the balance right on pensions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The whole economy of the North East is new.
So the issue for trade unions is the same as for the rest of us: how to adapt to change, to keep principles intact whilst the reality in which they exist, has been transformed.
Manufacturing in the UK has gone through a difficult time as it has in every developed country in the world.
www.scottishlabour.org.uk /pensions   (3451 words)

  
 Now quit Parliament
PETER Thurnham's 13 years in Parliament have been distinguished by hard and devoted work for the Conservative Party and his constituency.
We find it easy to understand and sympathise with him about the fact that he was not even given the courtesy of an interview for the safe seat of Westmorland and Lonsdale.
The voters of Bolton North East should be given the opportunity to decide in a by-election who they want to represent them.
www.thisislancashire.co.uk /lancashire/archive/1996/02/23/COMMENT0VQ.html   (370 words)

  
 House of Commons Hansard Debates for 9 Dec 1999 (pt 12)
Friend has been campaigning extensively on behalf of his constituents who could face that difficulty, and I sympathise with the concerns that he expresses, but I fear that I cannot undertake to find time for a debate in the Chamber.
If so, has she observed the outstanding performance of schools in my constituency and throughout the local education authority of Bury, including schools in the constituency of my hon.
She can be in no doubt, as I have been in no doubt from telephone calls and faxes from my farming constituents this morning, of the deep anger--not sham anger--that is felt by them as a result of French inaction on the ban.
www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm199900/cmhansrd/cm991209/debtext/91209-12.htm   (1470 words)

  
 JRULM: H - Biographical Index of Methodist Ministers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A member of the Bury Street Independent Chapel, he was very actively engaged in evangelical causes as a director of the Sierra Leone Company from 1791 and treasurer of the LMS.
He was elected to Parliament in 1780 and gained a reputation as a formidable speaker.
Her influence was greatest in the North of England, where she was an associate of Sarah Crosby.
www.rylibweb.man.ac.uk /data1/dg/methodist/bio/bioh.html   (12146 words)

  
 Biography of Alistair Burt, MP for North East Bedfordshire
In 1983 he was elected MP for Bury North, being re-elected in 1987, and 1992.
His political interests are centred on a busy constituency workload, taking a keen interest in education, health, rural issues, employment, welfare, social concerns and divided Britain, and international development.
The family are members of a local church, and Alistair is on the Board of Patrons of Habitat for Humanity (UK), a low-income housing charity, and also on the Council of the Evangelical Alliance, a multi-denominational Christian body with over 1m members.
www.parentspenniespounds.co.uk /biography_alistair.html   (365 words)

  
 MPs elected in the UK general election, 1983
This is a list of members of Parliament elected to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in 1983 in the 1983 general election, for the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
This session of Parliament was dissolved in 1987.
Antrim, North --Rev. Ian Paisley (DUP), after his resignation
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 Directori: UK information Directory : Society and Culture : Politics : Parties : Conservative : MPs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
His biography, press releases and surgery details are provided, along with a constituency profile.
Includes a full biography, constituency profile, press releases, a summary of his campaigns and contact details.
Offers his biography, a history of his constituency, local news, parliamentary speeches, newsletters, surgery details and comments from constituents.
www.directori.co.uk /index.php?c=Society_and_Culture/Politics/Parties/Conservative/MPs   (962 words)

  
 Results of 2005 United Kingdom General Election - Wikinews
As a result, Tony Blair is forecast to be governing with a majority of 66 in the new Parliament.
The State Opening of Parliament is scheduled to be on Tuesday May 17.
Constituency of Gordon Brown, the current Chancellor of the Exchequer
en.wikinews.org /wiki/Results_of_2005_United_Kingdom_General_Election   (759 words)

  
 East Anglian Daily Times - politics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A largely traditional rural constituency, it includes the marshlands of the Dengie peninsula and the well-to-do villages of Great and Little Baddow, Danbury and Galleywood, to the east of Chelmsford.
During the holiday season the population is boosted as visitors flock to the area's caravan parks to enjoy a riverside break and perhaps indulge in a spot of sailing or fishing.
To the south of the constituency is the new town of South Woodham Ferrers, but in recent years Maldon and Heybridge have seen much development, with new housing estates, roads, shops and leisure facilities springing up.
www.eadt.co.uk /content/politics/story.asp?datetime=29+Apr+2005+09%3A59&tbrand=EADOnline&tCategory=POLITICS&category=Politics&brand=EADOnline&itemid=IPED29+Apr+2005+10%3A00%3A21%3A873   (1684 words)

  
 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
MPs elected in the UK general election, 1983 49th Parliament ( 1983) - '''50th Parliament''' (1987) -
MPs elected in the UK general election, 1992 51st Parliament ( 1992) } This is a list of members of Parliament elected to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in 1987 in the United Kingdom general election, 1987 1987 general election, for the Fiftieth Parliament of the United Kingdom.
There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article MPs elected in the UK general election, 1987.
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 Wahooma UK Directory : Local   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Details of constituencies and council wards, councillors and their surgeries.
This constituency includes parts of the London Borough of Ealing and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, including Shepherds Bush.
Covers the Constituencies of East Yorkshire, Beverley and Holderness, Haltemprice and Howden, Hull West and Hessle, Brigg and Goole.
www.wahooma.co.uk /Society_and_Culture/Politics/Parties/Labour/Local   (1132 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | Politics | David Chaytor
David Chaytor was elected for the marginal seat of Bury North in 1997 and re-elected in 2001, having also fought seats in 1987 and 1992.
He is an efficient and intelligent former lecturer and has carved himself an impressive backbench niche as an expert on education and a committed environmental activist.
He is on the left of the Labour Party but mostly loyal, though he rebelled against the part privatisation of the National Air Traffic System.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/low/uk_politics/2056192.stm   (142 words)

  
 Local : UK category on LimeySearch.co.uk
Islington North Labour Party - The latest news and views, social and political events from this influential local party in North London.
North Essex Constituency Labour Party - Local news and information about branches, county council as well as recent election results.
North Southwark and Bermondsey - Dockyard Ward, part of North Southwark and Bermondsey Constituency.
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 TJM - Trade Justice Movement - Lobby: What colour is my constituency
If you don't know the name of your constituency, you can find out by calling the House of Commons inquiry line on: 020 7219 4272, or you can visit www.locata.co.uk/commons.
We are asking everyone who comes to the mass lobby to make a flag out of coloured material and with their constituency name on it, to help MPs find people outside the House of Commons.
For example everyone from Scotland will be grouped in one part of the queue with Scottish constituencies beginning with the letter A at the front of that group and Scottish constituencies beginning with the letter B behind them, and so on.
www.tradejusticemovement.org /events/lobby/colour.shtml   (196 words)

  
 David Chaytor MP, Bury North (TheyWorkForYou.com)
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The voting record is not affected by what MPs have said, only how they voted in relation to that topic in the house - i.e.
Has attended 74% of votes in parliament — 352nd out of 645 MPs.
www.theyworkforyou.com /mp/david_chaytor/bury_north   (326 words)

  
 House of Commons Hansard Debates for 5 Jul 2000 (pt 3)
The car is not a luxury in rural constituencies such as Ribble Valley; it is a necessity.
The UK rose to 2nd place in the worldwide index as a destination of choice for foreign investors.
However, if we are to reduce hospital waiting lists--of course, the in-patient lists have come down nationally by 100,000--we have to make an investment in more nurses, doctors and facilities in the health service.
www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm199900/cmhansrd/cm000705/debtext/00705-03.htm   (4682 words)

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