15 Most Recent Stories From Annette Brooke News Stories

Thu 21st Aug 2008:

Annette visits Upton Youth United Group.

On Thursday 21st August Annette Brooke MP visited the Upton Youth United Group who were preparing banners for their new drop-in advice centre. Annette said "it is so nice to see young people working together to do something so positive for their local community". The drop-in advice centre is to open shortly.

Thu 14th Aug 2008:

Ministers must tackle educational divide - Brooke.

Commenting on today's A-Level results, Liberal Democrat Schools Spokesperson, Annette Brooke said:

Tue 12th Aug 2008:

It is time for SATs to be scrapped - Brooke.

Commenting on today's SATs results for 14 year olds, Liberal Democrat Children Spokesperson, Annette Brooke said:

Wed 6th Aug 2008:

Annette presents new books to Lytchett Matravers Library.

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, celebrated the Summer Reading Challenge, which aims to keep 650,000 young people across the UK active and reading throughout the summer holidays. A few weeks ago she attended a reception in Westminster and was allowed to choose books to bring back to the constituency. This year Annette chose to present them to Lytchett Matravers Library.

Mon 28th Jul 2008:

Annette celebrates the birth of her first grandchild .

We are very pleased to announce the birth of Annette and Mike Brooke's first grandchild.

Hazel Blears gives go ahead to 48,100 houses in our area.

The Government has gone ahead with proposals to build 48,100 new homes, after the Secretary of State Hazel Blears dismissed claims South East Dorset could not sustain such high levels of house-building between now and 2026.

Mon 21st Jul 2008:

Annette Brooke MP celebrates UK-wide children's reading programme.

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, last week celebrated the Summer Reading Challenge, which aims to keep 650,000 young people across the UK active and reading throughout the summer holidays. She attended a House of Commons reception on Wednesday 16 July held by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Libraries, Literacy and Information Management.

Fri 18th Jul 2008:

ANNETTE BROOKE MP DEMANDS ACTION TO TACKLE PREMATURE BABY DEATH .

Mid Dorset and North Poole MP, Annette Brooke, met Paddington Bear and national [Sussex-based] charity Action Medical Research to sign The Tiny Lives Charter and demonstrate his/her support for a 10-year national research strategy to tackle premature birth.

Tue 15th Jul 2008:

Sandford Post Office Proposed for Closure - but Carey Road Post Office Retained.

Your Local MP, Annette Brooke, is very concerned about the impact of the closure on elderly people in Sandford and those who are unable to drive. The publication of the news was due to be on July 15th but was published in the Daily Echo on Saturday. Various Tory MP's were quoted in the article but Annette was not contacted on the matter. The Liberal Democrat team want to hear your views.

Tue 8th Jul 2008:

Annette Supports Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride on its 20th Anniversary.

Annette visited the 20th Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride on Sunday 6 July 2008 in Broadstone, Dorset to support the cyclists raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. 100% of the money collected by the cyclists goes directly to benefit people with cancer.

Fri 4th Jul 2008:

ANNETTE BROOKE BACKS END CHILD POVERTY CAMPAIGN.

Annette Brooke MP demanded that the Government ends child poverty as they signed up to the "Keep the promise" campaign". She called on people to back the campaign and demand a better future for children in Mid Dorset and North Poole.

Tue 1st Jul 2008:

Dr Vince Cable MP visits Lytchett Matravers, Saturday 28th June 2008.

Over 100 people attended a meeting at the Village Hall at 10am on Saturday 28th June, to meet Dr Vince Cable MP, the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor. The meeting was specifically about the proposed extra 2750 houses in the green belt in the vicinity of Lytchett Minster/ Lytchett Matravers.

Westminster Salute to Canford Heath Hero.

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole recently nominated John Friberg, from Canford Heath, for a Heroes Award in respect of his voluntary work in her constituency. John and his wife Peggy travelled up to the House of Commons on Tuesday 24th June 2008, to collect the award at an MP Heroes Tea Party Event.

Wed 18th Jun 2008:

Annette Brooke MP, signing the Anne Frank Declaration.

Annette Brooke MP, signing the Anne Frank Declaration on 10th June, a commitment to challenge prejudice and reduce hatred. The Declaration celebrated it's 10th anniversary this year and was established by the Anne Frank Trust UK.

Wed 4th Jun 2008:

Annette Brooke MP visits Microfinance projects in Bangladesh .

Mid Dorset & North Poole MP Annette Brooke has just returned from a study tour to Bangladesh to learn about efforts to combat poverty and tuberculosis (TB) in Asia.

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