We
discuss current political issues affecting Guildford including recycling and
the implications of the Surrey Waste Plan, the Dunsfold Park development and
affordable housing. We celebrate the 60th birthday of the NHS and review progress.
TIM SHAND our parliamentary candidate (right) discusses parliamentary expenses,
violence against women, homelessness, Labour's policies for Guildford and
other topics.
We
cover the work of the Labour Party's campaigning teams in the Borough,
the activities of the Labour Party in Surrey, and provide contact and
membership information.
P is for Progress, Personal expenses and Pledges by Labour's parliamentary candidates. Tim Shand joins 120 other prospective candidates to agree a code of conduct on expense claims should they have the honour to be elected to parliament. more
The
failure of
Tory-controlled Surrey County Council
This Tory-controlled council has been rated
by
the Audit Commission as one of the
4 worst performers in the country. This
surprises no one - just look at the state of the roads. In
spite of their awful performance they have been kept in power. more
Peter
Skinner MEP reports from Europe
As your
Labour MEP, I have travelled all over the South East, listening to your concerns
and seeing the effects of our work in the European Parliament. I believe more
firmly now than ever that being involved in the centre of European politics
is crucial to protecting the interests of Britain and Europe. Compensating
bus, coach and boat passengers for delays and protection of insurance customers
are also discussed.
more
Dunsfold
Park
This proposed new eco-village on the airfield
will provide 910 new affordable homes, parkland for leisure use and it
will be environmentally sustainable. We support it. more
Local Tory MPs want more affordable housing but oppose it at
Dunsfold. more
The free bus passes for over 60s have been a great success. However, the writer of a letter in the Surrey Ad thinks that they should be restricted and more money spent on families. We look at the facts and note the tremendous help the Labour Government already provided for families. more
