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Category Archives: House of Commons
Teresa appointed as Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Teresa was yesterday appointed to serve as Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Speaking about her appointment as Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Teresa Pearce MP said: “I am delighted to take … Continue reading
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Tagged CLG, Communities and Local Government, DCLG, Shadow cabinet, Shadow Secretary of state, Teresa Pearce MP
Teresa speaks at British Red Cross parliamentary event to help people save lives
Teresa spoke on Tuesday at a British Red Cross event promoting its ‘Don’t Stop at 999 Campaign.’ New research from the British Red Cross reveals that up to 59% of deaths from injury could potentially be prevented if the public … Continue reading
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Tagged 999, British Red Cross, Event, every child a life saver, first aid, Health, life, Parliament
Teresa to vote against air strikes in Syria
As Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead, I represent all of the people in my constituency, and I am grateful to everyone who has taken the time to contact me by email, twitter and in face to … Continue reading
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Tagged House of Commons, Syria, Vote
Teresa Pearce MP questions Health Secretary on 111 Hotline
Teresa recently questioned Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary on the poor service provided by the NHS 111 non-emergency hotline at Health Questions. Teresa asked: “A recent whistleblower revealed that the 111 helpline is in meltdown and at least two babies have died … Continue reading
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Tagged 111, 999, Ambulance, Doctors, Health, Health Questions, Jeremy Hunt, Teresa Pearce
Teresa condemns rail fare rises
Teresa has today condemned the announcement that rail fares will rise again in January 2016, meaning that passengers in Erith and Thamesmead have been hit by a cost increase of 33% since 2010. The new fare rises will come into … Continue reading
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Tagged Cost of Living, Fares, London Bridge, Railways, Southeastern, Teresa Pearce MP, Trains
Teresa slams ‘living wage’ spin and condemns decision to cut tax credits
Teresa has condemned the government’s decision to cut tax credits in Wednesday’s Budget, and has criticised the Chancellor’s spin regarding the introduction of a ‘National Living Wage.’ The cut to tax credits will affect over 3 million people in work. … Continue reading
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Teresa questions Prime Minister on failure to provide basic help for the elderly
Teresa raised with David Cameron during today’s Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), concerns about new figures from Age UK which show that there are over 1 million elderly people in this country who are not getting the basic help they need … Continue reading
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Teresa proposes Bill to make First Aid Training Compulsory in Secondary Schools
Teresa today presented her Private Members’ Bill to the House of Commons in which she calls for Emergency First Aid (EFA) education to be made a statutory requirement for all state-funded secondary schools (this would include academies and free schools). … Continue reading
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Teresa calls on Government to ensure children’s fancy dress clothes are fire-proofed
Teresa is calling on the Government to press the EU and manufacturers of fancy dress outfits to change the classification of children’s fancy dress clothing to ensure that it is properly fire-proofed. Although, at present, children’s fancy dress clothing has … Continue reading
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Teresa Re-elected
Teresa was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead with an increased majority at the General Election on Thursday 7th May 2015. Teresa said: “I am delighted and honoured to have been re-elected as the MP for … Continue reading
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