Andrew Stunell MP News Stories http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Andrew Stunell MP en-GB Andrew Stunell MP http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Andrew Stunell MP 2008-07-09T02:17+01:00 United Kingdom 'More Women in the House, please' says local MP http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000405/more_women_in_the_house_please_says_local_mp.html More must be done to improve the representation of women in Parliament according to local MP, Andrew Stunell. 2008-07-04T10:49+01:00 Child knife victims increase 50% in three years http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000404/child_knife_victims_increase_50_in_three_years.html Commenting on new figures that show the numbers of children admitted to hospital with stab wounds in Greater Manchester rose 52% in only three years, Hazel Grove MP Andrew Stunell said: 2008-07-01T09:16+01:00 Post offices closures provoke public outcry - Stunell http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000403/post_offices_closures_provoke_public_outcry__stunell.html Plans to close more than a quarter of Stockport's post offices will hit the most vulnerable, according to local MP, Andrew Stunell. 2008-06-27T11:27+01:00 Phone masts to go marching on http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000402/phone_masts_to_go_marching_on.html A local MP's attempt to bring Mobile Phone Masts under tighter planning rules was defeated in a key vote in Parliament yesterday. The decision leaves phone companies free to site controversial masts less that 15 metres tall wherever they choose. 2008-06-26T13:46+01:00 Residents of Stockport left stranded by Drug Company http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000401/residents_of_stockport_left_stranded_by_drug_company.html Scores of Stockport residents suffering disastrous side effects after taking prescription pain killers could finally be in line for a big pay out. 2008-06-19T14:02+01:00 Litter-bugs cost Stockport millions each year - Stunell http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000400/litterbugs_cost_stockport_millions_each_year__stunell.html Stockport's council tax payers are spending £2.5 million every year picking up other people's litter. That's how much the council spends cleaning up after litterbugs and fly-tippers, according to new figures. 2008-06-12T15:37+01:00 Stunell on his bike to promote cycling http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000399/stunell_on_his_bike_to_promote_cycling.html Andrew Stunell MP saddled up with more than 25 MPs and Peers for an annual Parliamentary Bike Ride in London today, to kick off National Bike Week. 2008-06-10T14:20+01:00 A555 Relief Road - action need now say local MPs http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000398/a555_relief_road__action_need_now_say_local_mps.html Urgent completion of the A555 Relief Road has again been demanded by Cheadle constituency MP Mark Hunter and Hazel Grove MP Andrew Stunell. 2008-06-04T13:50+01:00 3 Million Carers to Lose Out in 10p Rate Cut http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000397/3_million_carers_to_lose_out_in_10p_rate_cut.html People caring for elderly, sick or disabled relatives will lose out under new tax rules, according to Hazel Grove MP, Andrew Stunell. Because those claiming Carer's Allowance are only allowed to earn a certain amount each week, they are likely to fall into the group affected by the abolition of the 10p tax rate. 2008-04-24T11:48+01:00 Climate Bill doesn't go far enough, says Local MP http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000396/climate_bill_doesnt_go_far_enough_says_local_mp.html - Tougher targets for Aviation Industry needed 2008-04-21T14:25+01:00 Local MP challenges government on higher taxes for poorest people http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000395/local_mp_challenges_government_on_higher_taxes_for_poorest_people.html 27,000 Stockport residents may be paying higher income tax after the abolition of the 10p rate by the government, it has been revealed. 2008-04-21T14:18+01:00 Local MP Demands More Help for Disabled Children http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000394/local_mp_demands_more_help_for_disabled_children.html Better access to wheelchairs and mobility equipment for kids in Stockport should be top priority for the local PCT, claims local MP, Andrew Stunell. 2008-04-07T11:51+01:00 Personal Debt Reaches New High http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000393/personal_debt_reaches_new_high.html - Lib Dems call for action to prevent mass repossessions - 2008-04-03T13:53+01:00 More than 1 in 3 younger women missing out on cancer tests http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000392/more_than_1_in_3_younger_women_missing_out_on_cancer_tests.html New figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats show that more than a third of women in the North West under the age of 35 are not attending routine smear tests. 2008-04-01T11:29+01:00 Number of families waiting for Council house rises again http://www.andrewstunell.org.uk/news/000391/number_of_families_waiting_for_council_house_rises_again.html An additional 200 local families are living in uncertain and undesirable accommodation this year, as figures show that the council house waiting list in Stockport grew for the third year running. 2008-03-28T09:16+00:00