Andrew Bridgen MP

Andrew Bridgen MP welcomes continued freeze in council tax under this Government

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Andrew Bridgen calls for a Parliamentary debate on how this Government are helping hard-pressed households by freezing council tax. read more »

Queen’s Speech debate: MP welcomes increase in UK exports to non-EU countries

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Speaking during a debate on the Queen’s Speech, Andrew Bridgen welcomes the rebalancing of the economy away from an over-reliance on the public sector. He highlights the need to similarly rebalance our exports away from an over-reliance on the eurozone and particularly welcomes figures which show UK exports to non-EU countries are up by 12%. read more »

Andrew Bridgen MP questions Government about monitoring prisoners released in Northern Ireland

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Andrew Bridgen asks the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland about the monitoring of prisoners released on licence and the danger of former prisoners re-engaging in paramilitary activities. read more »

Andrew Bridgen MP supports Kegworth Flower Festival 2012

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:00:00 +0100

On Friday 11th May Andrew Bridgen MP attended and took part in the opening of the Kegworth Flower Festival. Children of Kegworth Primary School entertained attendees with their words and songs which marked the start of the busy weekend of activities for Kegworth. read more »

Andrew Bridgen MP congratulates Woodstone Community Primary School for winning the East Midlands regional prize in Make IT Happy

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:29:51 +0100

Following a letter from Andrew Bridgen MP sent to local schools in January 2012, Andrew was pleased to receive the news that Woodstone Primary School entered the competition and have successfully won the East Midlands regional prize in Make IT Happy 2012, the technology competition run by PICTFOR (the Parliamentary ICT Forum). read more »

Andrew Bridgen MP calls for Government statement on addiction and its impact on families

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:00:00 +0100

MP for North West Leicestershire Andrew Bridgen has called for a Government statement on addiction and its impact on families following a speech he gave at the UK and European symposium on addiction disorders. read more »

Andrew Bridgen MP calls on local residents to take a free financial health check from the Money Advice Service

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:58:13 +0100

Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire constituency, today called on local residents to have a free health check from the Money Advice Service. read more »

Andrew Bridgen MP gets consumer advice at the click of a button

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Used cars, saving money on your energy bills and dealing with dodgy builders are just some of the issues Andrew Bridgen MP got help with as he surfed Citizens Advice’s new online consumer advice at www.adviceguide.org.uk during an event held in Parliament. read more »

Andrew Bridgen MP has taken time to visit the newest attraction in the National Forest

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:24:22 +0100

Andrew met with Sophie Churchill, Chief Executive of the National Forest Company at Hicks Lodge set in young woodland at the heart of The National Forest to discuss the latest addition to the National Forest and the latest progress with the National Forest Company. read more »

Andrew Bridgen MP produces hot air to support Cystic Fibrosis Week

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:54:19 +0100

Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire had his lung function tested to see how his result compared with someone with Cystic Fibrosis to highlight the devastating impact of the disease for Cystic Fibrosis Week 2012. (Photo: © Georgie Scott/Cystic Fibrosis Trust) read more »