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Esther McVey: Showing support for local businesses

LAST week Westminster was in recess which means an extra week to meet with constituents.Read

Alison McGovern: Cruise liners are a welcome return to River Mersey

I AM delighted that turnaround cruises are to return to Liverpool. Our region has a fantastic maritime history, and it is great that we can use that heritage to help build our future visitor economy.Read

Frank Field: fair price for water?

MOST of the reforms I propose are suggested to me by constituents. Last week, a constituent wrote to me over the monopoly position United Utilities has in our area in supplying water and providing sewage services. Why, my constituent asked?Read

Angela Eagle: Conservatives are using council troubles as political football

SHAMELESS political game-playing saw the Tories take control of Wirral Council this week after the Liberal Democrats backed their motion against the Labour leadership. Read

Esther McVey: I’m thrilled by the success of my apprentice Clare

I WAS absolutely thrilled when my Constituency Office Business Administration Apprentice, Clare, was nominated and won the prestigious ‘Star Award for Business’ last week during National Apprentice Week.Read

Frank Field: We need a better care mechanism for children

ARE WE becoming insensitive to the neglect and even cruelty suffered by perhaps large numbers of children? Read

Alison McGovern: Minister is wrong about jobless in Wirral

I WAS worried to read Tory Work & Pensions minister Maria Miller MP’s remarks about unemployment after her visit to the Wirral, saying that the unemployment locally was caused by a ‘lack of appetite to work’, rather than a shortage of jobs.Read

Frank Field: There are real problems in Wirral - and what the Government must do to help

THERE are real problems with our Local Authority. Much public attention has been focused on politicians, but I believe we are missing a bigger issue.Read

Angela Eagle: Police cuts gamble with public safety

WHEN Labour left office there were record numbers of police on the street, over 16,500 more than in 1997 in addition to over 16,000 new Community Support Officers (PCSOs).Read

Alison McGovern: Apprenticeships are the key to future prosperity

THIS week is National Apprenticeship Week, a time to celebrate the contribution made by apprentices, vital for the future success our economy.Read

Esther McVey: Apprenticeships are the key to Wirral's future

ON THURSDAY 16th February, 6.30-9pm at Melrose Hall, Melrose Avenue, Hoylake I will be holding a public debate on the future of jobs for Wirral. All are welcome and the event is free.Read

Esther McVey: Social mobility requires a fair and open society

PARLIAMENT is an intriguing place and how you organise your time and focus is important. Read

Angela Eagle: Country needs action, not excuses

IS IT complacency or just plain arrogance that’s stopping the Tory-led Government from ditching its failing economic plan? Read

Alison McGovern: Heritage, art and creativity can help New Ferry beat the economic downturn

LAST week I wrote criticising the Government for not having a coherent strategy to address our country’s regeneration needs. New Ferry is a town centre which needs support during these difficult economic times.Read

Frank Field: Minimum alcohol pricing plan would help to solve many concerns

I CHAIR the Liverpool City Region Child Poverty and Life Chances Commission and the press have got hold of one of our recommendations.Read

Frank Field: Why my Bill would make allocation of housing association homes fairer

THREE aspects of local housing association policy makes many of you angry. The first is how houses are allocated. Many of you feel that constituents who don’t play by the rules, get the best housing when it becomes available.Read

Esther McVey: Rebalance the economy and build on previous success

FIGURES out this week show that car manufacturing across the UK grew by 5.8 % last year, that’s 1.34 million cars being produced here in Britain.Read

Alison McGovern: Community schemes need Government backing

I HAVE been working to support community hubs during the current difficult times for the economy. Some success has been achieved with traders in Bromborough combining to stage a successful Christmas Fayre. Therefore it is all the more disappointing to find efforts being made by local people to improve their own area are not being matched by efforts from the government.Read

Frank Field: Give some of your time to help Wirral’s young Brownie groups

ON REMEMBRANCE Sunday last year something lovely happened. Read

Angela Eagle: Government should cut VAT to help support the high street

AS YOU look around shopping areas in Wirral one thing is clear – the Government is failing the high street.Read