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Teresa pressed the Secretary of State to continue funding the Troubled Families Programme
In the Chamber yesterday Teresa pressed the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, The RT Hon James Brokenshire MP, on the need to continue funding the Troubled Families Programme after its scheduled end date next year. … Continue reading
MPs, Faith Leaders and Members from the Council come together to find solutions in the aftermath of Christchurch
It was a privilege to attend Greenwich Islamic Centre with Clive Efford MP this afternoon & speak to members of the Mosque, council leaders and community workers following the horrific events in New Zealand one week ago. We listened to … Continue reading
Erith and Thamesmead MP Becomes A Teal Hero In Support of Women With Ovarian Cancer
Teresa Pearce MP has shown her super-powered support for women with ovarian cancer across Erith and Thamesmead at a special event hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Ovarian Cancer on 20 March. MPs were given the chance to … Continue reading
Erith and Thamesmead MP Teresa Pearce calls for Southeastern Trains to immediately offer compensation for train delays in excess of 15 minutes
In a Westminister Hall debate today about rail services in south east London, Teresa Pearce MP said the delay in awarding a new franchise for the Southeastern Network was denying passengers better compensation for delayed and cancelled trains. Under … Continue reading
Posted in House of Commons, Press Notices, Quotes
Tagged Compensation, Rail Services, South Eastern Trains
Teresa Pearce MP and Peabody welcome the Google Digital Garage Bus To Thamesmead
Teresa Pearce MP for Erith & Thamesmead is delighted to be working with Peabody to bring The Google Digital Garage Bus tour to Thamesmead, providing free digital skills training and great opportunities for residents and local business owners. The Digital … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Local events, News, Press Notices, Quotes
Tagged Digital Literacy, Google Digital Garage Bus, Internet, Peabody, Thamesmead, Thamesmead Town Centre
Teresa Pearce MP Encourages Local Charities in Erith and Thamesmead to Apply for up to £20,000 of Funding
Erith and Thamesmead MP Teresa Pearce, is encouraging local charities and good causes to apply for over £3million of funding that has been raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Applications are open from 6 … Continue reading
Teresa Pearce MP and Google, Visit Belvedere Junior School To Boost Student’s Online Safety
Today, Teresa Pearce MP, joined forces with Google, Parent Zone and Belvedere Junior School, to learn how children can stay safe online, through the Be Internet Legends programme. Be Internet Legends is an educational programme aimed at 7 – … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Events, Local events, News, Press Notices, Quotes
Tagged Be Internet Legends, Belvedere Junior School, Google, Internet, Online Education, Online Safety, Parent Zone
Teresa Pearce MP raises Home Office service standards at Home Office Question Time
The question in full: The Home Office has a service standard to deal with indefinite leave to remain applications of six months, unless they are complex, when there is no timescale at all. Reviewing my casework, I noticed … Continue reading
Posted in House of Commons, Quotes, Uncategorized
Tagged Home Department, Home Office, House of Commons, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Question Time
Teresa Pearce MP supports ‘Dental Check by One’ campaign.
Teresa Pearce MP is supporting the “Dental Check by one” campaign which seeks to promote good dental habits for children and families across Erith and Thamesmead. In the UK, over 141 children per day, some just a year old, are … Continue reading
Posted in Health, News, Press Notices, Quotes
Tagged British Society of Paediatric Dentistry, Children, Dental Check By One Campaign, Dental Hygiene, Health, Parents
Teresa Pearce MP backs campaign to end rough sleeping for good
Teresa met with the housing charity St Mungo’s at the launch of their new report “Home for Good” she also met and spoke with Leo who is an ex client of St Mungo’s who explained how he had manged … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, News, Press Notices, Quotes
Tagged Home for Good, St Mungo's