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Daisy Cooper MP helps officially open the Let’s Play at Bernard’s Heath play area
On Saturday 3 February Daisy Cooper MP joined Liberal Democrat Councillors from Bernards Heath Ward at the opening of the Let’s Play at Bernard’s Heath play area. Daisy Cooper MP said, ”It’s important that we provide safe, modern outdoor play areas for children to both play and learn in, whilst getting fresh air and having […]
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Broken promises and backlog of repairs: the Government must fix broken hospitals
Crumbling hospitals and broken promises: this is the Conservative’s legacy on our NHS. At the last General Election, #StAlbans #WestHerts were promised a new hospital. By the time of the next GE, will we be able to see even a single spade in the ground?
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LGBT+ History Month
This LGBT+ History month #LGBTHM24 we look not only to the past but those who are fighting for the future. From anti-LGBT+ US legislation, to Putin’s ‘traditional values’ rhetoric, it is more important than ever we support LGBTQ+ rights in the UK & around the world.
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Community policing needed to tackle knife crime
We have comparatively low rates of crime in St Albans but I know that some local families are worried about instances of knife crime, including as it relates to county lines. Strong community networks, in which people know and trust their local police officers, and strong support services, are key to tackling this crisis which […]
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Trusted community champions vital to improve take-up of measles vaccination
The measles outbreak could spread but vaccinations are the most effective way to protect yourself and loved ones. If you have any questions about measles, or what’s in the vaccinations, you can: * ask your GP surgery or other healthcare professionals for advice * read more about why vaccination is safe and important by clicking […]
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St Albans Cathedral Peace Vigil
At St Albans Cathedral, under the newly installed peace doves, people from across the district gathered for a Peace Vigil. Faith leaders spoke about the importance of peace in their own religions. Rabbi Adam and Akhtar took questions from members of the public about their recent inter-faith work, including going into St Albans schools together […]
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**Herts SEND debate**
In early December, I secured a Parliamentary debate on special educational needs and disability (SEND) services in Herts, raising both the damning Ofsted report and the issue of chronic underfunding. Specifically, I asked the SEND Minister to: issue an improvement notice to Herts SEND Area Partnership appoint a SEND Commissioner to drive improvement forward release […]
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St Albans MP celebrates small business Saturday
Earlier this winter I celebrated small business Saturday – and what an amazing array of small businesses we have in St Albans. Remember: we either use them or lose them, so let’s use them and keep our high streets busy and buzzing with small and independent businesses. Lovely to see: Liam at Toast Panda Cards […]
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Christmas Appeal Success
Thank you! Together we have raised a fantastic £7510 for local charity Citizens Advice. This month energy prices are going up – again. The last time that happened, Citizens Advice had to turn away 97 people because they’d reached capacity. This year, because of your generosity, an extra 150 people can be seen. Your generous […]
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Autumn Statement
**My statement on the Conservative Government’s autumn statement on changes to tax, welfare and public services** The Conservative’s deafening silence on the NHS today was staggering. Across the country and here in St Albans too many people are in pain, stuck on waiting lists that are preventing them from working and impacting their quality of […]
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