News from Local Lib Dem MPs

Stockport's neighbouring constituencies of Cheadle, Hazel Grove and Manchester Withington all have Liberal Democrat MPs.

Andrew Stunell has been Lib Dem MP for Hazel Grove since 1997, Patsy Calton won Cheadle in 2001 and Mark Hunter MP retained the seat for the Liberal Democrats in 2005. The same year that John Leech became MP for Manchester Withington.

On this page you will find the latest news feeds from the three neighbouring Lib Dem Mps, giving you an idea of the work Lib Dem MPs do for the people they represent .

15 Most Recent Stories From John Leech, MP for Manchester Withington News Stories

Tue 7th Sep 2010:

MP KEEPS ON BLOGGING.

John Leech MP has recently made it into Total Politics Top 30 MP's Blog list and flew in as a new entry at number 10.

Passing of Sir Cyril Smith, former Liberal MP for Rochdale.

Last week greeted us with the sad news that one of the most recognisable faces in politics, Sir Cyril Smith, had passed away at the age of 82. Sir Cyril was born and bred in Rochdale, and having been highly committed to Rochdale residents through his involvement in local politics, most notably becoming Mayor of Rochdale in 1966, he would go on to serve for an impressive twenty years in the House of Commons.

Fri 27th Aug 2010:

MPs to go Meat Free?

Manchester MP John Leech has responded to Manchester Friends of the Earth campaigners by submitting a parliamentary Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for catering authorities at the Houses of Parliament to go "meat-free" on Mondays. [1]

Tue 17th Aug 2010:

MP WELCOMES BAN ON WHEEL CLAMPING.

John Leech MP has today spoken of his delight following the government's announcement that a ban on wheel clamping on private land in England and Wales.

Thu 12th Aug 2010:

MP backs Didsbury in Bloom.

John Leech MP and the local Liberal Democrat Didsbury Councillors have played their part in backing Didsbury's In Bloom bid to go all the way for gold.

Tue 10th Aug 2010:

"Bernstein's fee should benefit voters affected", says local MP.

Following news that Sir Howard Bernstein, Manchester City Council's Returning Officer for the recent General Election, has given a fifth of his bonus fee for helping to run the election to the Lord Mayor's charity, John Leech has criticised his decision saying it should go towards benefiting locals affected by the polling fiasco.

Thu 29th Jul 2010:

John Leech MP concerned at cuts affecting local legal aid charity.

News that the Legal Services Commission (LSC) has decided to cut the legal aid contract of the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) was greeted with dismay by local MP John Leech.

Tue 27th Jul 2010:

MP launches Proud of Pubs week in Manchester Withington.

At the Farmer's Arms Pub in Burnage Local MP John Leech has added his support to the Publican's Proud of Pub's week campaign by catching a quick pint.

Mon 26th Jul 2010:

Cavendish kids create scarf for Third World.

John Leech MP received a huge scarf made by the children at Cavendish Road Primary School, to highlight the problems with education in the Third World.

Tue 6th Jul 2010:

Coalition protects Manchester Schools Builds.

John Leech MP has spoke of his delight over the Education Secretary Michael Gove decision the building of Manchester's schools with the Building Schools for the Future Scheme (BSF).

Fri 2nd Jul 2010:

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS INVEST £1BN IN FUND TO BOOST LOCAL COMMUNITIES .

The Liberal Democrats have this week launched a £1bn regional growth fund to help local communities in the current economic climate.

Tue 29th Jun 2010:

MP SLAMS THE MISLEADING COUNCIL OVER MERSEYBANK LIBRARY .

John Leech MP and local Councillors have joined forces in slamming the Labour run Manchester City Council over their desperate attempt to mislead the public over their decision not to fund a new outreach library and community care development on the Merseybank Estate.

Mon 28th Jun 2010:

MP calls for fairer mobile phone call charges.

John Leech MP has today tightened the screws on Ofcom to make the cost of calling a mobile phone fairer for everyone.

Wed 23rd Jun 2010:

MP'S TIMELY BOWEL CANCER SCREENING MESSAGE TARGETS WORLD CUP FANS .

MP hopes constituents will remember the experience of Bobby Moore, who captained England to World Cup glory in 1966, but died of bowel cancer aged 51.

MP honoured for animal welfare stance.

Manchester Withington MP, John Leech has been honoured for his commitment to tackling cruelty to animals. The Protecting Animals in Democracy (PAD) project has presented John with a Certificate in recognition of his full support for their VOTE4ANIMALS 2010 manifesto in the run-up to the May General Election.

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15 Most Recent Stories From Andrew Stunell News Stories

Tue 24th Aug 2010:

STUNELL'S PRAISE FOR STOCKPORT'S RECORD-BREAKING EXAM RESULTS.

Commenting on the publication of this year's GCSE results, which showed a record number of Stockport's students gaining five or more passes at A*-C grade, Hazel Grove MP Andrew Stunell said:

Fri 2nd Jul 2010:

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS INVEST £1BN IN FUND TO BOOST LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

The Liberal Democrats have this week launched a £1bn regional growth fund to help local communities in the current economic climate.

Mon 7th Jun 2010:

STOCKPORT'S EQUITABLE LIFE VICTIMS TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION.

Hazel Grove MP Andrew Stunell today hailed the coalition government's announcement of compensation for Equitable Life victims as a "massive relief" for the millions of people who lost up their pensions in the collapse.

Sat 22nd May 2010:

STUNELL MADE GOVERNMENT MINISTER.

Hazel Grove MP Andrew Stunell has been appointed as a government minister by Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

Fri 30th Apr 2010:

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate.

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Wed 28th Apr 2010:

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy.

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Fri 23rd Apr 2010:

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate.

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

Wed 21st Apr 2010:

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs.

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

FORMER STOCKPORT MP LORD TOM MCNALLY BACKS LOCAL LIB DEMS ON VISIT TO BOROUGH.

Hazel Grove Candidate Andrew Stunell received a boost to his campaign this week when former Stockport MP Lord Tom McNally, who is now Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords, visited the area.

Fri 16th Apr 2010:

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate.

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

Thu 15th Apr 2010:

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs.

Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

Wed 14th Apr 2010:

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch.

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Mon 12th Apr 2010:

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April.

With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

Mon 29th Mar 2010:

VICTORY VINCE: CABLE WINS CHANNEL 4 DEBATE.

The first ever TV debate between the three candidates to be the next Chancellor has seen Lib Dem Vince Cable win a clear victory. In a Channel 4 on-line poll carried out immediately after the debate, Vince out-polled both Alistair Darling and George Osborne.

Sun 28th Mar 2010:

ASK THE CHANCELLORS: LIVE DEBATE ON CHANNEL 4.

At 8pm on Monday 29th March, Channel 4 will stage a live debate between the would-be Chancellors, Liberal Democrat Vince Cable, Labour's Alistair Darling and Conservative George Osborne. Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be asking the questions.

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Andrew Stunell News Stories, provided by Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/.

(c) 2010 Andrew Stunell

15 Most Recent Stories From Mark Hunter MP News Stories

Tue 7th Sep 2010:

HUNTER HAILS VOTING REFORM STEP FORWARD.

Local MP Mark Hunter has expressed his delight that the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill has been passed at Second Reading stage in the House of Commons.

Fri 3rd Sep 2010:

Sir Cyril Smith MBE.

Cheadle MP Mark Hunter has today paid tribute to Sir Cyril Smith MBE, former Liberal MP for Rochdale whose sad death was announced this morning.

Mon 23rd Aug 2010:

MARK PRAISES LOCAL ALLOTMENT SOCIETY AFTER SUCCESSFUL OPEN DAY.

Last Sunday 15th August the Cheadle Hulme Allotment and Garden Association hosted an open day at their site on Billy's Lane (off Heathbank Road). Local MP Mark Hunter and Cllr Suzanne Wyatt were in attendance as to view the excellent work that has been going on for decades at the allotments.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON RETIREMENT HOME PLANS, SAYS HUNTER.

Local MP Mark Hunter today urged Cheadle Hulme residents to have their say on plans to build a new retirement home by the station car park.

Tue 17th Aug 2010:

HUNTER CALLS FOR WOODFORD HERITAGE CENTRE TO STAY FOR GOOD.

Last Tuesday 10th August local MP Mark Hunter visited the AVRO Heritage Centre and met local members of the group at the BAE site in Woodford. Following the visit, Mr Hunter reiterated his strong support for the heritage centre to remain on the site regardless of what other developments take place in the area in the future.

Tue 3rd Aug 2010:

YOUNG ENTREPENEURS AT QUEENSGATE PRIMARY SHOWCASE WORK TO LOCAL MP.

Last Wednesday 2 August 2010, local MP Mark Hunter visited Queensgate Primary School in Bramhall to see for himself the excellent project pupils had conducted for Stockport's Young Entrepreneurs competition.

Mon 2nd Aug 2010:

GATLEY CARRS AWARDED GREEN PENANT.

Last Wednesday 28th July 2010, the Gatley Carrs Conservation Group were pleased to welcome Mayor Hazel Lees, Mark Hunter MP and local councillors Pam King and Iain Roberts to the awarding of the nature reserve's first Green Pennant, for 2010/11.

Mark Hunter's quarterly expenses.

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Thu 29th Jul 2010:

CHEADLE MUSLIM ASSOCIATION "FUNDAY EXTRAVAGANZA AND OPEN DAY" A RESOUNDING SUCCESS.

Last Sunday 25th July hundreds of local residents attended the Cheadle Muslim Association Fun Day held at the Mosque on Wilmslow Road in Heald Green. The annual event, where the CMA throws its doors open to everyone in the community, was opened by special guests Mark Hunter MP and Mayor of Stockport Cllr Hazel Lees.

Tue 27th Jul 2010:

HUNTER LEADS LOCAL TRANSPORT DELEGATION TO MEET WITH MINISTER.

Yesterday, 26th July 2010, Cheadle MP Mark Hunter led a delegation of local MPs and members and senior officials from the G.M.P.T.E meet with Transport Minister Theresa Villiers to press for extra carriages on train services in the Greater Manchester area.

Fri 23rd Jul 2010:

LOCAL MP CELEBRATES AS NATIONAL AWARD RECOGNIZES MATERNITY UNIT .

Mark Hunter MP had added his congratulations as a local maternity team is named highly commended in an award from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Maternity (APPGM).

Wed 21st Jul 2010:

Mark Hunter's quarterly expenses.

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Tue 20th Jul 2010:

MAN DIESEL SHOWCASES GROUND-BREAKING TRAINING ACADEMY.

Earlier this month MAN Diesel hosted a celebration of its fantastic new training academy at the company's premises in Hazel Grove. Local MP Mark Hunter was a special guest at the event which was also attended by Stockport Mayor Hazel Lees and local councillors Mark Weldon, Wendy Orrell and Ben Alexander.

Fri 16th Jul 2010:

HUNTER HAILS VAST INCREASE IN LOCAL RAIL USE.

The number of passengers using the eight stations in and around the Cheadle constituency has increased by 78% in the last five years, research by local MP Mark Hunter has revealed.

HUGE SUCCESS FOR 'BACK OUR TROOPS' CAMPAIGN.

Local MP Mark Hunter has welcomed the Coalition Government's announcement that a further £189m worth of funding will be provided for UK troops in Afghanistan.

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(c) 2010 Mark Hunter MP