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All-Party Devon and Somerset Support for High Speed Broadband
David Heath describes a rare cross-party meeting to lobby Culture Minister Ed Vaisey for greater access to High Speed Broadband to stimulate business across our area.
Understanding the Deficit and the National Debt
Confused about what all the talk about the deficit and the national debt means? Retired senior civil servant and Deputy Governor of the Bank of Botswna Dr. Derek Hudson cuts through the jargon and explains.
Vote NO2AV - An Anti-AV Argument
Nick Colbert presents reasons why we shouldn't adopt the proposed alternative voting system. "We have used the First Past the Post system for hundreds of years, under it the Labour Party replaced the Liberals during the early part of the last century showing what happens when a political party becomes out of touch".
Is this Democracy? A Pro-AV Argument
Peter Roberts explains how he thinks our antiquated FPTP Electoral system grossly under-represents the third of our Electorate not voting for the Labour and Conservative Parties and why AV is a fairer system, as it ensures your views are better represented in Parliament.
David Heath on the Alternative Vote
David Heath lists his reasons for saying yes to the Alternative Vote. (Check this out before coming to the husting tomorrow evening at KA's.)
Huge Payouts to SSDC officers
Three officers in South Somerset District Council shared out a massive £1.257 million of your money between them in golden goodbye pay-offs.
The National Crime-Mapping Website "Dispels Some Illusions"
What is the most popular government website ever, with over eighteen million hits an hour in its first couple of days of operation? Step forward the new crime mapping site set up by the Home Office.
Woodland "Sell-Off"? David Heath Gives His Views
An awful lot of rubbish is being written at the moment about the possible sale of Forestry Commission land. Some think the government are about to sell every tree in the country to wicked developers. It's simply not true.
David Heath on Reporters Creating, Not Reporting the News
Am I upset by the widely reported sting operation on myself and some of my colleagues by the Daily Telegraph shortly before Christmas? You bet I am.
Tackling Britain's Massive Deficit
I do not think there is a more important issue facing the country than Britain’s deficit. As interest on the debt grows we spend more in interest than on essential services. Then the cuts come deep and essential services suffer.
David Heath on cuts to services for the elderly in Somerset
With the announcement by the Coalition Government of the settlement for Somerset County Council, David Heath questions the need for the cuts the County Council has already announced in the fees it will pay to support those in care homes and expresses concern for the future of Sure Start Children's Centres such as the Balsam Centre.
Increased Tuition Fees - What Does it Really Mean for Students?
As parliament finally debates the proposed increases to university tuition fees, David Heath MP looks at the facts behind the new proposals and how the changes would really affect students considering higher education.
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