Wednesday January 23rd 2013 – the day that Cameron stopped trying to modernise the Conservative Party
David Cameron’s speech on Europe has demonstrated his weakness rather than his strength. No Prime Minister in their right mind would want Britain to leave the European Union. Indeed Cameron sets out very eloquently why Britain must be part of the EU whilst seeking to influence the changes that are necessary in the wake of [...]
Continue reading...1. February 2013
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Wednesday January 23rd 2013 – the day that Cameron stopped trying to modernise the Conservative Party
David Cameron’s speech on Europe has demonstrated his weakness rather than his strength. No Prime Minister in their right mind would want Britain to leave the European Union. Indeed Cameron sets out very eloquently why Britain must be part of the EU whilst seeking to influence the changes that are necessary in the wake of [...]
Continue reading...21. January 2013
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Excellent News for Hull and the Humber
Hull and the Humber is set to be “ahead of the game” after confirmation by the Government that Lord Heseltine will personally oversee a pilot of the ideas set out in his plan for growth in the sub-region. Alan Johnson said “This is excellent news for Hull because it will put us at the very [...]
Continue reading...9. November 2012
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Alan Johnson issues ‘call to arms’ to employers
Please see the below BBC News article on local job losses. Alan Johnson MP has issued a “call to arms” to companies to keep production in the Hull area.
Continue reading...2. November 2012
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Hillsborough Charity Single
Alan is supporting the Hillsborough Charity Single being released on 17th December. Please see Steve Rotheram MP’s press release here
Continue reading...17. March 2011
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Fuel Prices
17 March 2011 Alan Johnson voted in favour of the below Opposition Motion tabled by the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury last night to reverse the Government’s VAT rise on petrol and diesel. The motion was defeated. “That this House recognises that rising world oil, food and commodity prices are increasing the cost of living [...]
Continue reading...17. March 2011
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Update on Bahrain from Minister for the Middle East & South Asia
17 March 2011 Dear Colleague, Further to my previous messages on Libya, I thought it would be helpful to send you an update on the situation in Bahrain and what action the British Government is taking. On the consular side, our travel advice is today advising British nationals against all travel to Bahrain and recommending [...]
Continue reading...17. March 2011
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Travel Advice from UK Foreign Office
Please visit www.fco.gov.uk for updated information. 17 March 2011 · We advise against all non essential travel to Tokyo and north eastern Japan given the damage caused by the 11 March earthquake and resulting aftershocks and tsunami. Due to the evolving situation at the Fukushima nuclear facility and potential disruptions to the supply of goods, [...]
Continue reading...Alan Johnson MP
This site has been put together with you in mind. I receive many letters and e-mails from constituents and I want to be able to help everyone as quickly and efficiently as possible. Hopefully this site will help you, as well as me, receive the best from our relationship.
At the very top of the website you will see a list of the different pages available to you. There is some information about me, a little about Hull West and Hessle, my surgery details and useful links, of course, details for how to contact me.
As well as providing information, the site also contains both News from Westminster and Local News updates. The articles in these sections show some of the policy decisions being taken in London as well as the local news and campaigns in Hull.
I hope you are able to find what you are looking for and I would welcome any suggestions for making the site easier to use.
Alan Johnson MP
1. February 2013
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