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Esther McVey: Change of approach vital for next generation

WHILE being interviewed on the radio about Sure Start centres, I was asked which political figure had inspired me to enter politics.Read

Frank Field: Vital that Wirral MPs are involved in talks about police cuts

THE police budget in Merseyside will be cut and how the cuts are distributed between the different police divisions is of crucial importance.Read

Esther McVey: Supporting Hoylake Lifeboat Museum

‘IT’S not often you have a cheese and wine evening in an old tractor shed’, commented John Parr.Read

Alison McGovern: There are many routes to success for young people – and we need to stand up for the next generation

CONGRATULATIONS to all those who received their A Level results last week. And very best of luck to everyone getting their GCSEs tomorrow.Read

Angela Eagle: Labour opening doors to party conference to members of the public

IN A groundbreaking new initiative, Labour will be opening the doors of the Labour Party Conference to the public for the very first time.Read

Esther McVey: We need to come together to look for answers to last week’s riots

WE watched as communities burned last week and then saw how a new community spirit rose from the ashes.Read

Frank Field: The job situation in Birkenhead

LAST week I reported that over 2,500 applications had been received for the Asda jobs. The work ethic is alive and well in Birkenhead.Read

Alison McGovern: No excuse for violent, destructive behaviour

LIKE my constituents, I am very concerned by the terrible scenes we have witnessed in London, Birmingham, Manchester and closer to home in Liverpool and Birkenhead.Read

Angela Eagle: We must learn lessons from riots

LIKE most people, I was shocked at the violence, vandalism, looting and rioting that took place last week. There is no excuse for this criminal behaviour.Read

Frank Field: Asda applications show Birkenhead’s strong work ethic – and the challenge of helping young people who have never worked

BY the time applications closed for Asda’s 400 jobs, 2,500 people had applied online. This shows just how strong the work ethic remains to so many in Birkenhead.Read

Esther McVey: Working with today’s youth to give them a better future

SINCE being in Westminster I have led the debate on careers advice and guidance in schools. It is an issue I feel strongly about.Read

Alison McGovern: Wirral South residents must have their views heard in council consultation on neighbourhood plans

I BELIEVE it’s important that local councils listen to their residents about what they want for their local community.Read

Angela Eagle: Government’s flagship business growth policy is a flop

THE Conservative-led government’s flagship policy to promote growth and job creation in the North West is set to cost more in administration and red tape than it has given in support for new businesses, according to new figures uncovered by Labour.Read

Frank Field: NHS has taken the place that Christianity once held in our affections

THE public meeting is alive and well.Read

Alison McGovern: Time to help UK manufacturing firms

CONSTITUENTS have contacted me about the Tory-led Government's decision not to award the contract for the Thameslink rolling stock to Bombardier, who build trains in Britain.Read

Angela Eagle: Think again on badger cull

BOVINE TB is a terrible disease endemic to cattle in the UK.Read

Esther McVey: Why we need more protection for victims of crime

AT the weekend, along with Jo Wood MBE of Wirral Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre and Jean Taylor of Families Fighting for Justice Wirral, I met with John and Penny Clough - the parents of Jane Clough.Read

Esther McVey: Bid to get University Technical College in Wirral

AS Westminster closes for summer recess, I begin tours and visits of Wirral West.Read

Frank Field: It’s vital Birkenhead people sweep board with new jobs

THE race is on for the new jobs that mark the opening of ASDA’s new Birkenhead store. We need the help of Birkenhead’s voluntary organisations to make sure Birkonians sweep the board with these new appointments.Read

Esther McVey: Will ruling of the masses be turned on its head to become the masses’ rule?

WILL 2011 be the year where there is a seismic shift in the balance of power away from key institutions to the individual? Is democracy about to be democratised and will ruling of the masses be turned on its head to become the masses’ rule?Read