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Graham Watson, MEP for the South West, Visits Wincanton
Sir Graham Watson, together with local Liberal Democrats, recently spent a day leafleting in preparation for the elections to the European Parliament on Thursday 22nd May. He also gave an impromptu video interview for the Wincanton Window.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond MP Visits Henshaw Inflatables
On 23rd April, the Rt Hon. Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Defence, visited the successful local business Henshaw Inflatables, a world-leader in providing RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boats) to military facilities worldwide.
David Warburton Takes Local Issues to Conservative Party Conference
David Warburton, the Conservative prospective MP for Somerton and Frome, joined the Conservative Party Conference last weekend armed with the opinions of local businesses, charities and residents about how best Somerset can grow and prosper.
£2,702,000 Wasted So Far and Counting
Liberal Democrat run South Somerset District Council has spent £2.702 million preparing their "Local Plan", only to find Inspector David Hoggar ruled the plan unsound on multiple grounds.
Wincanton and Castle Cary Surgeries with David Heath MP
Our MP David Heath makes a point of being accessible to constituents by running surgery sessions, where anyone with a problem or desire to have a word with him can meet him. Here are the dates for October to December.
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.
David Heath MP Considers The Decision to Assist Ireland
In the face of austere economic measures taking effect in Britain, the decision to assist Ireland has met with a mixed reception on this side of the Celtic sea. David Heath considers the potential consequences of not doing so.
David Heath Reports on a Range of New Health and Benefit Policies
David Heath expresses his understanding of how the new plans and policies of the Coalition Government regarding the support of the elderly and those with disabilities together with those receiving benefits should work out in practice.
The Comprehensive Spending Review - David Heath MP Reflects
David Heath reflects on the Comprehensive Spending Review as being "not only economically credible, but a radical reforming agenda" for what he considers to be extremely tough times when "the country has genuinely been on the verge of bankruptcy."
David Heath MP Talks About Local Flooding
David reflects on the flash floods we had last year and the steps taken to reduce the effects of future floods by setting up emergency equipment sheds.
Our General Election - A Wincanton Perspective
A personal account and reflection on the most unpredictable General Election since the 1930's.
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