Readers of certain tabloids may be forgiven for thinking that I am writing this from a sun-lounger having just embarked, with every other MP, on a ten-day holiday. Not so. Yes, it is ten days in between the House sitting, but four of those days are weekends, and another two are the ‘Fridays’ we should
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Young people in Blackpool North and Cleveleys given the Chance to be Chancellor and share their opinions on the Youth Budget 2012 Paul Maynard is supporting the launch of Chance to be Chancellor 2012 and is calling on schools and young people in Blackpool North and Cleveleys to take up in the challenge to learn
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I thought it might be helpful to all the many hundreds who have started receiving this letter since the General Election of 2010 to reiterate its purpose. One of my concerns on a day-to-day basis is that my constituents may have little idea what I do all day as an MP. All too often, what we hear
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As the country faces a cold snap many of you may be concerned about staying warm, the Home Heat Help Campaign is there to remind you of the help and advice which is available. You can call the Home Heat Helpline on 0800 33 66 99. It’s a free phone line running from 9-6 Monday
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If we can work out how to, we will try to attach a photo with this week’s Letter from Westminster. If we find we can’t, or it doesn’t work on your browser, then by all means click here . This, you will note, does not mean a by-election is impending as I prepare to meet my
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At long last, the first two junior schools from the constituency took part in the Parliamentary Education Service’s ‘visit to Westminster’ scheme. Classes from both Anchorsholme Primary and Langdale’s School came down last week. Luckily for them, they only had me for 20 minutes of Question and Answer time – I think they found the
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I am sure readers will have noticed the arrival of the Prime Minister in Blackpool last Friday – indeed; he even stopped at the Bell & Bottle in Kirkham for his lunch! Politics aside, it is always an honour to have a Prime Minister visit the constituency and it was clear that the vast majority
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This will be my final Letter from Westminster of 2011. Not because I am disappearing over Christmas and the New Year – far from it, I will be answering emails even on Christmas Day I am sure – but because Parliament does go into ‘recess’. Note that’s ‘recess’ – not ‘holiday’!   I would like
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It is very difficult to reflect on the past week without starting off with a brief reference to Europe – given the heady events that have occurred. Many people have stopped and asked me what I think, and I have had to reply that they probably know more than I do! Having caught up via
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Over the past few years, household collections of clothing and other goods have become commonplace.   Many charities run collections that help to raise vital funds for the good causes they represent. Sadly, some bags intended for charity are being stolen by thieves and fraudulent collectors, costing UK charities many millions in lost income each year.
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Hello, and thanks for visiting my site! As the Conservative MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys, my job is to serve the interests of my constituents and represent their concerns in Westminster. Hopefully, my website will bring you a little bit closer to what is happening and how you can get involved. Find out about where I stand on the things that affect us locally and how you can share your thoughts with me by using the links at the top of the page. I look forward to hearing from you!

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