20 November 2006 :
News Release
Lib Dem supporters prefer Cameron to Campbell as PM
Shock new survey of 6,400 voters by Ludlow Conservative MP Philip Dunne
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17 November 2006 :
News Release
Dunne Backs Alzheimer's Society
Following the recent NICE decision not to prescribe three drugs (Aricept, Reminyl, Exelon) to patients with early stage dementia, Alzheimer's Society campaigners in Shropshire met local MP Philip Dunne today.
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17 November 2006 :
News Release
Shropshire MPs lobby Defence Minister over Cosford
Philip Dunne joined other local MPs who yesterday met Secretary of state for Defence Des Browne with MOD officials to argue the case for RAF Cosford in the defence training review.
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17 November 2006 :
Photo
Much Wenlock Christmas Lights
Philip Dunne with Barbara Ward and Nick Matthews Switching on the Christmas Lights in Much Wenlock 17th November 2006
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15 November 2006 :
Photo
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day at Purslow, with Royal British Legion standard bearers, Sue Adams and Vin Parry. (Photo: Lillian Tomlinson)
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14 November 2006 :
News Release
Shropshire's Conservative MPs call for Unitary Referendum
Today all four Conservative MPs for Shropshire joined in supporting calls for a Referendum to allow local people to decide whether to move to a Unitary Local Authority model.
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13 November 2006 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Beware Blair's Law and Order Spin
Wednesday's Queen's Speech represents the last chance for Tony Blair to stamp his mark on the country before he steps down next year.
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13 November 2006 :
Photo
Philip with the Air Operations Unit of Central Combined Air Services
Philip with the Air Operations Unit of Central Combined Air Services
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13 November 2006 :
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Philip with Sgt Ian Edgington of West Mercia police returned from an air support operation as part of the Parliamentary Police Scheme
Philip with Sgt Ian Edgington of West Mercia police returned from an air support operation as part of the Parliamentary Police Scheme
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11 November 2006 :
News Release
Ludlow wins again
Ludlow has been named the best "Great Town in England" by the Academy of Urbanisation.
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8 November 2006 :
News Release
Dunne slams new house tax
Philip Dunne today warned that the threat of a new house price tax on Shropshire's family homes, has taken a step closer.
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8 November 2006 :
Parliamentary Question
Diabetes
In a written question to the Health Secretary, Philip Dunne asks how many people with diabetes were offered retinal screening in Shropshire PCT last year.
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7 November 2006 :
News Release
MP seeks Olympics investment for Much Wenlock
Philip Dunne seeks support from AWM for Olympics legacy project for Much Wenlock in the run up to 2012.
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7 November 2006 :
News Release
Dunne urges local businesses to support charities
In the lead-up to Christmas, Philip Dunne is calling on businesses across the Ludlow constituency to support charities in the area and beyond by signing up to Payroll Giving
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7 November 2006 :
Parliamentary Question
Tax Revenue
Philip Dunne questions the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the proportions of revenue raised by inheritance tax and capital gains tax in 2005-06, 1997-98 and 1979-80.
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6 November 2006 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Cosford should not be sacrificed for Blair's pork barrel
Pork-barrel politics have been around for a long time. Before the American Civil War slaves were fed salt pork from huge barrels.
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6 November 2006 :
News Release
Dunne backs new "Power to the People" law
Philip Dunne this week, backed proposals for a new Sustainable Communities Bill.
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6 November 2006 :
Parliamentary Debate
Glucose Intolerance
Philip Dunne calls on the Health Secretary to ensure that rosiglitazone is freely available on the NHS to those who suffer from impaired glucose tolerance.
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2 November 2006 :
News Release
Dunne warns against pre-Christmas parcel scam
Philip Dunne today warned residents throughout Shropshire to be aware of an undelivered parcel scam that could cost them money - particularly in the run-up to Christmas.
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1 November 2006 :
News Release
Dunne slams Home Office for waste over police merger mess
Philip Dunne today slammed the Government for failing to reimburse police forces in full for their costs incurred in investigating police mergers, now thankfully abandoned.
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31 October 2006 :
News Release
Dunne opposes new powers for state officials to enter your home
Philip Dunne expressed concern at new laws pushed through Parliament that give council tax inspectors the right to enter homes and fine householders.
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31 October 2006 :
News Release
Ludlow MP reminds children to be safe and be seen
With the clocks gone back and evenings becoming longer, Philip Dunne MP is reminding residents, especially children and parents, of the importance of being safe and being seen on the roads.
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30 October 2006 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Climate change delay will cost us dear, Mr Blair
Global warming is one of the most worrying and difficult problems facing us all. The Stern report published today makes this crystal clear.
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30 October 2006 :
News Release
Dunne asks "Can I have the Bill please?"
On the day the Government's Stern report into the economic consequences of climate change was published, Philip Dunne backed a new campaign to put pressure on Tony Blair to include a proper Climate Change Bill in next month's Queen's Speech.
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30 October 2006 :
News Release
Dunne accuses Brown of rhetoric over substance on Green policy
Philip Dunne has accused Gordon Brown of being all talk and no substance over green policy.
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30 October 2006 :
Parliamentary Question
Empty Dwellings
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Philip Dunne queries exemptions from an Empty Dwellings Management Order for a vacant prinicpal residence.
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25 October 2006 :
News Release
Dunne Donates Phone for Africa
Philip Dunne today donated his old mobile phone to Africa and then urged the public to do the same.
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25 October 2006 :
News Release
MP calls for an appropriate role for Much Wenlock in the build up to the 2012 London Olympics
Commenting on plans for Much Wenlock's place in London 2012 Olympics and its enduring legacy, local MP Philip Dunne who has been active in promoting Much Wenlock's case, said today...
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24 October 2006 :
News Release
Ludlow mental health decision
Philip Dunne comments on news that Shropshire PCT has just decided to approve the recommendation to close the Whitcliffe Ward at Ludlow.
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24 October 2006 :
Parliamentary Debate
Police and Justice Bill
During a debate on House of Lords amendments to the Police and Justice Bill, Philip Dunne highlights that as a result of not proceeding with the mergers, many forces are now addressing perceived shortfalls in provision of level 2 protective services.
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23 October 2006 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Decision day looms for local Hospitals
Tomorrow Shropshire County PCT board meets to decide the fate of Ludlow and Bishop's Castle Hospitals.
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23 October 2006 :
News Release
An inch or two from diabetes?
Philip Dunne last week attended the Diabetes UK awareness day in Parliament, to highlight waist measurement as a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes.
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23 October 2006 :
News Release
Dunne: Action needed to save Ludlow's Post Offices
Philip Dunne, MP for Ludlow, today urged action to safeguard Ludlow's remaining Post Offices and protect vital community facilities.
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20 October 2006 :
News Release
MP seeks most popular South Asian restaurant
Philip Dunne has thrown his support behind a competition to find the most popular South Asian restaurant in the constituency.
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20 October 2006 :
News Release
Dunne Backs National Will Week
Philip Dunne today gave his full support for National Will Week, an annual event which starts on Monday October 23rd.
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20 October 2006 :
News Release
Dunne backs local Community Car Scheme
Philip Dunne today backed an appeal for local residents from Chirbury to become voluntary drivers in order to re-start the local Community Car Scheme.
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19 October 2006 :
Parliamentary Question
Rosiglitazone
In a written question to the Health Secretary, Philip Dunne asks when Rosiglitazone is expected to be made available to patients most at risk of developing diabetes.
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18 October 2006 :
News Release
Ludlow Hospital
Philip Dunne comments on today's announcement by Shropshire County PCT on proposals for Ludlow Hospital to be put to the PCT Board on 24th October.
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18 October 2006 :
Parliamentary Question
Agriculture
Philip Dunne asks the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with Ministers of the Welsh Assembly Government on agriculture in Wales.
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17 October 2006 :
News Release
MP's Advice Surgery
commitments, Philip Dunne's advice surgery in Church Stretton on Saturday 21st October is having to be postponed until Friday 3rd November, 5.00 to 6.30pm.
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17 October 2006 :
Parliamentary Debate
Companies Bill
Philip Dunne joins others in condemning the Government for introducing almost 1,000 amendments to the Companies Bill at such a late stage. Large corporations, who had made representations about the Bill, "are horrified by the proposals" he said.
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17 October 2006 :
Parliamentary Question
Heath Plants
In a written question to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Philip Dunne asks about location where the Heath Cudweed plant grows.
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16 October 2006 :
Article
in Shropshire Star
Dentistry decline mirrors Labour failure
Georgette Palmer has a bone to pick with the Government. She wants to know what has happened to the extra 60 billion pounds it has poured into health and dental services since Labour came to power nearly a decade ago.
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16 October 2006 :
News Release
Dunne polls local people on who should be next Labour leader and PM
Ludlow's Conservative MP Philip Dunne is writing to 36,000 voters to ask who they want as the next Labour leader and Prime Minister.
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16 October 2006 :
News Release
Dunne supports Bridgnorth Bathing Project
Bridgnorth's MP Philip Dunne dropped in this week to see for himself the Bridgnorth Old People's and Good Neighbour Association Monday Wednesday Club and Bathing Project. (Photo: Simon Devey 01746 761514)
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16 October 2006 :
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Philip lends a hand with turning derelict St Mary's Church into a community centre during Conservative conference in Bournemouth
Philip lends a hand with turning derelict St Mary's Church into a community centre during Conservative conference in Bournemouth
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16 October 2006 :
Parliamentary Debate
Post Office
During a debate on the Post Office, Philip Dunne highlights the vital social role post offices play in rural areas. This has been left out of the equation when Government has been removing contracts to supply services from the Post Office network.
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16 October 2006 :
Parliamentary Question
Tax Revenue
In a written question to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Dunne asks how much revenue was raised by stamp duty in share transactions and property sales in 2005-06, 1997-98 and 1979-80.
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12 October 2006 :
News Release
Local MP - Philip Dunne - teams up with the 'Queen' to tackle climate change
Philip Dunne MP met with a Queen look-a-like outside the House of Commons this week to highlight the need for a climate change law to be included in the Queen's speech at the opening of Parliament in November.
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12 October 2006 :
Speech
Climate Change
Philip Dunne calls for a Climate Change Bill and urges the Minister to see the country's first Anaerobic Digester to turn municipally-collected putrescible and green waste into electricity, built by Greenfinch in Ludlow, when he visits the area next month
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