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In the News (Sat 28 Nov 09)

  
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The constituency is dominated by Luton airport and the Vauxhall car plant, and it came as a major blow to the area when Vauxhall announced that they plan to close their plant by mid 2002 with the loss of 2,000 jobs.
Important towns in the rural South of the constituency are the county town of Dolgellau and the anglicised (and slightly run down) resort of Barmouth.
South Ribble is at the heart of central Lancashire and is immediately to the south of the River Ribble.
www.thirdgeek.com /politrix/locationsdb.txt   (16726 words)

  
 Parliament Parser (parlparse)
Structured versions of publicly available data from the UK parliament, and the source code that was used to generate the data.
An MP who was in two parliaments, or in one parliament then later became a Lord, will appear twice.
Sometimes someone changes constituency between two parliaments, such as Shaun Woodward (Witney) and Shaun Woodward (St Helens South).
ukparse.kforge.net /parlparse   (1226 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | Politics | Shaun Woodward
Although he was seeking a return to the Commons - it was his first election as a Labour candidate - he was previously elected as Tory MP for Witney in 1997.
He was sacked in 1999 as London spokesman after refusing to accept the party line on Section 28 and defected to Labour less than three weeks later.
He chose not to fight Witney again and was selected to stand in St Helen's South, causing some local party members to defect to the Socialist Alliance.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/politics/2163873.stm   (195 words)

  
 St Helens South (UK Parliament constituency) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
St Helens South is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
The constituency is one of two covering the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, the other being St Helens North.
The constituency was formed in 1983, and was represented by Labour's Gerry Bermingham from then until he stood down in 2001.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/St_Helens_South_(UK_Parliament_constituency)   (260 words)

  
 British Politics: Labour Party Elections 1994
She is a former branch secretary, constituency chair, agent and conference delegate, and has been an active Party member for over 20 years.
The network of Labour Councils in the South, which has been active in winning support for Labour in the south of England, believes this should be changed, which is why it is supporting me as candidate for the NEC.
He is a constituency based MP and campaigns effectively on local and national issues.
www.australianpolitics.com /uk/labour/94-labour-elections.shtml   (5883 words)

  
 FT.com - Special Reports / UK Election 2001
Shaun Woodward, the Tory MP who defected to Labour, scraped home to land the safe seat of St Helens South after an acrimonious contest that has soured the begining of the election campaign.
Ann McCormack, St Helens vice-chairman for the Unison public service union, who was attending as an observer, said: "The majority of our members are Labour Party members and they have been denied their right to nominate someone.
Labour's selection of new MPs has been fraught during this parliament, with many constituency parties flexing their muscles and refusing to endorse anyone working for the government.
specials.ft.com /ukelection2001/FT30PQ5ZOMC.html   (570 words)

  
 UK Indymedia - MP Accountability: Shaun Woodward - New Labour - St Helens Sth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Looking at your Parliamentary written questions it is encouraging to see you ask so many questions concerning services in St Helens and it is obvious to see you show a real interest in your constituency.
But in my opinion, you are answerable to your constituents and in turn the government is answerable to you.
A reply to ST Helens Resident — Fido
www.indymedia.org.uk /en/2005/01/303577.html   (1584 words)

  
 Oldham - The real meaning from Timesharetalk wikipedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The boundaries of two parliamentary constituencies divide Oldham: Oldham East and Saddleworth, and Oldham West and Royton (which includes the town centre), which are represented by Labour Members of Parliament Phil Woolas and Michael Meacher respectively.
The mines were largely to the south-west of the town around the districts of Hollinwood and Werneth and provided enough coal to accelerate Oldham's rapid development at the centre of the cotton boom.
The "Oldham Parish Church of St. Mary with St. Peter", in its present form, dates from 1830 and was designed in the Gothic Revival Style by Richard Lane, a Manchester born Architect.
www.timesharetalk.co.uk /wiki.asp?k=Oldham   (3877 words)

  
 Warrington South (UK Parliament constituency) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Warrington South is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
It covers the parts of the town lying south of the River Mersey, including Appleton, Grappenhall and Stockton Heath, the town centre and the Penketh and Sankey areas in the west of the town.
Prior to then, the Warrington constituency covered the central part of the town and surrounding area, while the southern fringes were in the Runcorn constituency and the surrounding area to the north was covered by the Newton constituency.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Warrington_South   (372 words)

  
 Citizenship: by Shaun Woodward - Labour MP for St Helens South   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
St Helens chosen as a pilot area for new electoral trials in May 4 election
As Member of Parliament for St Helens South, I want to see all our young people at schools develop their knowledge about citizenship.
I spend a lot of time talking to young people in St Helens — get your school to invite me to come and face a question and answer session that you organize.
www.shaunwoodward.com /go/GetInvolved/Citizenship.html   (1277 words)

  
 Witney (UK Parliament constituency) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Witney is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
The constituency was created in 1983, from parts of the Banbury and Mid Oxfordshire constituencies.
Woodward was deemed unlikely to be re-elected in Witney as a Labour candidate, and moved to contest the Labour safe seat of St Helens South instead.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Witney_(UK_Parliament_constituency)   (354 words)

  
 The Electoral Commission : Election results
Elections were held for the UK Parliament on 5 May 2005.
This means that within each constituency a single vote is cast for one candidate and the candidate who wins the highest number of votes becomes the elected MP.
To view a detailed breakdown of the results for each individual constituency, select the constituency name from the drop down menu below or type in the beginning of the constituency name in the search field and click on the 'go' button.
www.electoralcommission.org.uk /election-data/index.cfm?epage=s   (139 words)

  
 Isle of Wight, England's Cities, Towns, Villages and Settlements
As a constituency of the House of Commons it is traditionally a battleground between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.
The island geography close to the densely populated south of England led to it gaining three prisons: Albany, Camphill and Parkhurst located outside Newport on the main road to Cowes.
In some other areas of the UK still retaining a similar system the middle school ages are 8 to 12 [Years 4 to 7].
www.hometownengland.com /isle_of_wight/map.html   (3647 words)

  
 UK Youth Parliament : Making Our Mark
- Any young person who is a resident of the UK, and aged between 11 and 18 years old (inclusive) has the right to stand for election as an MYP and the right to vote for their MYP.
The number of MYPs allocated to each constituency varies depending upon the number of young people who live in that area.
Once a year the UKYP holds an annual sitting, which brings together all of the MYPs from across the whole of the UK, for a three night, four day residential to create a Youth Manifesto which is presented to the Government for a response.
www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk /20418/172637.html   (621 words)

  
 Crewe and Nantwich Labour Party :::: Labour Members of the European Parliament
She is actively involved in the debate on the future of European grants for the UK and works closely with the Labour Government on the development of regional policy in the UK.
Terry is a member of the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee and Budgetary Control Committee and a substitute member on the Budget Committee.
When Parliament reassembles after the summer recess in August 2006, Terry will be replaced by the person who finished next-highest on the Labour list in the 2004 European elections, Brian Simpson.
www.creweandnantwichlabour.org.uk /cnclp.php?id=17   (527 words)

  
 Jobs in Mexborough - UK
Whether a job in Mexborough - UK or Jobs in Stonehaven - UK or Jobs in Barking - UK.This is information that the employer will search against but will not be able to view.
Personal information whether for jobs in Mexborough - UK or Jobs in Luton - UK or Jobs in South Benfleet - UK or Jobs in Kings Lynn - UK is information you provide that is for WorkHaven's use only and is not made available to third parties.
Let them know that Workhaven job in Mexborough - UK is not just for full time employees but those looking for part time work, or child friendly work or a second job or retirees wishing to use their skills.
www.workhaven.co.uk /html3/jobs_in_Mexborough_-_UK.html   (1352 words)

  
 St Helens South and Whiston (UK Parliament constituency... - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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en.wikipedia.org /wiki/St_Helens_South_and_Whiston_(UK_Parliament_constituency...   (174 words)

  
 UK - Alphabetic Law Resources - LawResearch
St Bartholomew's and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry
St John Ambulance - London (Prince of Wales) District
UK Staff, Trade and Professional Associations, Trades Unions and related organisations
www.justlawlinks.com /GLOBAL/uk/law-resource-alpha-c.htm   (162 words)

  
 Shaun Woodward MP, St Helens South (TheyWorkForYou.com)
At this time coverage of digital terrestrial television will be increased to substantially match the 98.5 per cent.
Has received answers to 0 written questions since joining Parliament — Ministers do not ask written questions.
Funding for a campaign assistant in St. Helens constituency provided by Mr E W Davidson, chairman of property development company.
www.theyworkforyou.com /mp/shaun_woodward/st_helens_south   (615 words)

  
 Contact me: by Shaun Woodward - Labour MP for St Helens South   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The office is centrally located and is open Monday to Friday during normal working hours.
If you have a constituency problem which you think Shaun may be able to help, either open a casework file or write directly to the St Helens constituency office.
Call me sarcastic but your constituency home needs you must cross it every time you go to your office.
www.shaunwoodward.com /go/Contact.html   (1488 words)

  
 Gerry Bermingham, former MP, St Helens South (TheyWorkForYou.com)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Gerry Bermingham, former MP Former Labour MP for St Helens South
This MP is not on any select committee and has had no written questions answered for which we know the department or subject.
Has voted in 65% of votes in parliament.
www.theyworkforyou.com /mp/gerry_bermingham/st_helens_south   (172 words)

  
 New Statesman - Paul Routledge
Footnote to the parachuting of Shaun Woodward into St Helens South.
His winning margin of four votes in the Millbank-fixed shortlist owes everything to the AEEU engineering union, which he joined two days before the constituency ballot.
Its delegates were "delegated" to vote for the Tory turncoat.
www.newstatesman.com /200105280006   (777 words)

  
 St Helens North Conservatives
David Grice, pictured after the count with his partner Helen, was successfully returned as the new member of the Conservative team in Rainford.
David is now looking forward to taking his place alongside Rainford Cllrs.
This site is promoted and published on behalf of St Helens Conservatives, 9 George Street, St Helens, WA10 1DA.
www.sthelensconservatives.com /north   (321 words)

  
 South Ribble Borough Council | Local MPs and MEPs - general information
The borough of South Ribble has 3 members of parliament who are:
South Ribble Constituency - David S Borrow, MP House of Commons
South Ribble Borough Council, Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1DH
www.southribble.gov.uk /section.asp?catid=687   (87 words)

  
 Dr Reid's prescription for smokers | The Guardian | Guardian Unlimited
Britain can wage a war, using enormous resources but a feeble evidence base, on Iraq because of Tony Blair's belief that that country had "weapons of mass destruction" which did not exist.
Yet when it comes to waging war on the major public-health killers that claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year in the UK through products supplied by the tobacco, alcohol and food industries, what did we find yesterday?
The government will apparently propose a ban on smoking in some workplaces, yet leave the most vulnerable communities and workers unprotected.
www.guardian.co.uk /letters/story/0,,1602246,00.html   (538 words)

  
 How To Hold Your MP to Account
'How have they voted' to bring up details of their key votes within parliament (brilliantly straight forward and summarised - an excellent source of info with which to hold your MP to account!).
Get your MP's attendance record at parliament and a list of the votes in which your MP has rebelled against the party whip, (i.e the party leadership and they are either representing your community or their 'special interests'.
Now you know the facts, here is your opportunity to name and shame, tell the world what your MP has been up to and how he (mis)represents you, (give good feedback as well, let's not just be negative here).
www.powertothepeople.org.uk /content/gov/gov_how_to.htm   (956 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Politics | Find Your MP | St Helens South | Shaun Woodward
Last Updated: Wednesday, 23 August, 2006, 15:14 GMT 16:14 UK
Culture, media, sport dept, 2-4 Cockspur St, London, SW1Y 5DH
1st Floor, Century House, Hardshaw Street, St Helens, WA10 1QW
news.bbc.co.uk /1/shared/mpdb/html/500.stm   (42 words)

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