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- Are these the same people who constantly attacked the Labour Government for not giving them enough money before?
Are these the same people who constantly attacked the Labour Government for not giving them enough money before? 6 July 2010 Below is the Conservative Press Release from Gloucestershire County Council First round of cuts announced Speed cameras, road improvement schemes and advisory services will be most affected by government cuts, it was announced today. In a report to be discussed at a Cabinet meeting on 13 July, Gloucestershire County Council has revealed how it will make savings following cuts to government grants. The cuts are Gloucestershire County Council’s contribution to the £6.2billion savings the government needs to make this...
- Gloucester featured as "Crucial Battleground" in the Daily Mirror
 5/5/2010 The Daily Mirror today revealed the true danger of voting for a Conservative government and a Conservative MP here in Gloucester. You can read all about the Tory agenda of cuts here. Below is the Mirror report on the battle in Gloucester. GLOUCESTER If Richard Graham takes Gloucester for the Tories, it will almost certainly mean David Cameron marching into Downing Street with a majority. The marginal, which has a Labour majority of 4,271, is 119 on the Tory hit list. They need 116 to win outright. Old Etonian Mr Graham, a former diplomat, is up against...
- Eddie Izzard wows at Gloucestershire College rally
 Eddie Izzard wows at Gloucestershire College rally Gloucester Citizen – April 27 2010 Marathon-running comedian Eddie Izzard has lent his celebrity backing to Parmjit Dhanda’s bid to be re-elected as Gloucester’s MP. Sporting a red rosette the 48-year-old Labour supporter was given a rapturous welcome at Gloucestershire College at an outdoor campaign rally that had more the feel of a festival, as excited crowds basked under blue skies in glorious sunshine. He urged everyone to vote on May 6, but made no secret of which party he was rooting for. Mr Izzard, wearing a navy...
- Parmjit announces his pledges to the city
 Parmjit Dhanda announces his pledges to the city Gloucester Citizen - Monday 19 April 2010 Parmjit Dhanda has launched his election battlebus and announced his pledges for Gloucester. On the day he took to the road in a big red bus he also attacked David Cameron's speech to the city. Mr Dhanda, who is running for MP in the May 6 election, spent the weekend touring the city in his red battlebus – complete with music from musical Summer Holiday. The Labour candidate, who also spent some time volunteering at the PDSA store in The Oxebode last Friday, said:...
- Lord Adonis joins in campaign effort
 The Secretary of State for Transport, Lord Adonis, came to Gloucester on Tuesday to promote the Labour campaign in Gloucester. Lord Adonis spent his time speaking with residents of Kingsholm and enjoying tea and coffee with pensioners. He also boarded our campaign bus and travelled around Gloucester supporting Labour's implementation of free bus travel for pensioners. Lord Adonis and Parmjit preparing to board campaign bus...
- Ed Balls discusses Labour investment in schools
 On Monday the Secretary of State for Chilren, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, spent a day in Gloucester to talk about Labour investment in schools and Sure Start centres across the City. All the great progress we have made is at risk from a Tory government as Labour is the only party that have promised to ring-fence the education budget after the election. Mr Balls visited local families who rely on services like Sure Start and free nursery places. Ed also had chance to walk around the City centre and hold a Q&A session with local Labour party supporters....
- Andy Burnham Visits Gloucester
 On Tuesday Parmjit brought the Helath Secretary Andy Burnham to Gloucester to see the new Women's Specialist Centre and Birthing Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Since Parmjit has been the MP for Gloucester we have seem a £32 million redevelopment of the hospital while an additional £30 million now being invested in a Women's Specialist Centre. Parmjit and Andy tour the new facilities...
- Campaign bus a success in Gloucester
Parmjit launched his campaign battle bus with a group of local pensioners to support Labour's free bus travel for over 60s!...
- Parmjit kicks off campaign with help of Glinys Kinnock
 Last week Baroness Kinnock joined Parmjit and the Gloucester CLP in kicking off the short campaign. The days festivities included a visit to the Bartongate Childrens' Centre where Glenys met with families from the centre. Glenys also met with pensioners at the Guild House for part of the day. The rest of the day was spent campaigning across Gloucester and speaking to residents about local issues....
- A Budget that makes the right choices
 In his Budget, the Chancellor Alistair Darling set out Labour’s choices. We will secure the recovery – not put it at risk. We will build a future based on growth and jobs – not leave people to a decade of austerity. We have a clear plan to halve the deficit while protecting frontline services – the Conservatives refuse to match our pledge and continue to conceal their plan
The message from Alistair was clear - we will make these choices in a fair way – standing up for the many, not the few. This is the choice that...
- Parmjit shows support for short term lodging hosts
 Last week, Parmjit voiced the importance of short term supported lodging hosts for the less-fortunate youth in Gloucester. The existing service, known as "Nightstop" has been successful, but more lodging hosts are needed to get young people off the streets and into warmer, safer accomodation. The hosts take young homeless people in their homes for up to 6 weeks whilst longer term housing is found for them or they are helped to return home. Parmjit urges Gloucester residents to consider this gentle challenge, and help the youth who are in need of a safe temporary accomadation.
Parmjit visits with a...
- Parmjit attends Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2010
 Parmjit recently attended an award ceremony at Widden Primary Shool in honour of head teacher, Tim Cooper, as he accepted the Annemarie Schimmel Award for championing a Muslim cause. Tim lead by example by building a model of community and school partnership. He has assisted in the creation of various initiatives for the Muslim community in schools. The aim is to promote a sense of partnership between Muslim and non-Muslim groups, and working together to make contributions to diverse areas of life.
Parmjit and Tim Cooper celebrate award with students of Widden School...
- Gloucestershire Apprenticeship Challenge
 Last Wednesday Parmjit attended the launch of the 100inONEHUNDRED challenge, which aims to increase the number of apprenticeships in Gloucestershire by 100 in only 100 days. Over 70 guests from the Gloucestershire business community were in attendance encouraging other employers to support the initiative and invest in apprenticeship training. Parmjit was accompanied by the Minister for Reform and Apprenticeships, Ian Wright MP, on his visit to launch the challenge.
Parmjit discusses the challenge with Ian Wright MP, Minister for Reform and Apprenticeships
On Thursday Parmjit was accompanied by the Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform, Jim Knight MP, on...
- Parmjit Opens New Walk-in Health Centre
 Last Week Parmjit Parmjit attended the grand opening of a new walk-in health centre in Gloucester. This particular centre is the first of its kind in Gloucester, and is very accessible to the general public. The centre operates from 8am-8pm and is open 346 days out of the year. Parmjit standing at entrace of new Gloucester Health Access Centre...
- Latest on Gloucester Hospital
Latest on Gloucester Hospital Yesterday in Parliament, the Health Minister, Mike O’Brien MP, spoke out against hospital managers making cuts despite record funding. Parmjit has spoken out about Gloucestershire Hospital Trust’s Recent Announcement about threats to our Royal Hospital despite next year’s settlement from the government to the Gloucestershire NHS representing a 5.2% increase to a record £868.5m budget. Mike O’Brien said: “We need imaginative managers who will focus on the quality of care. I make no bones about it-I will name and shame managers who are making slash-and-burn cuts across the health service. Just in the...
- Parmjit Hosts Ribston School at Parliament
 Parmjit hosts Q&A session in Committee Room Recently Parmjit hosted students from Ribston School at Parliament. In addition to a tour the students were able to have a Q&A session with Parmjit and walk out on the Terrace of the House of Commons. Parmjit believes Parliament should be open to the public and is happy to arrange a visit for any resident of Gloucester. To arrange a visit please call 01452 311870 Students enjoy the view from the Terrace of the House of Commons...
- Parmjit Discusses Tory Health Cuts with Health Secretary Andy Burnham
 Parmjit Discusses Tory Health Cuts with Health Secretary Andy Burnham 5th February 2010 Parmjit met with the Health Secretary, Andy Burnham MP, to discuss health issues in Gloucestershire and the Tory plan to cut funding in the future. The Tories say their Health formula will give funds to deprived areas, but actually it will have a direct negative impact on the residents of Gloucestershire. The Tories plan would take £109 from each Gloucestershire resident and allocate it to another region. This 9% reduction in Gloucestershire’s NHS funding will have a severe impact on all of the Labour work that has...
- Parmjit calls for a debate on the leniency shown by magistrates to celebrities
Parmjit calls for a debate on the leniency shown by magistrates to celebrities 28 January 2010 Parmjit raises the issue of leniency for celebrities in courts to Harriet Harman, the Leader of the House. Parmjit believes we need to encourgage courts to take a firmer grip on this issue. Please see the video below for more!...
- Parmjit Discusses Interfaith Projects in Parliament
Parmjit Discusses Interfaith Projects in Parliament 26 January 2010 Parmjit asks a question of Communities Minister, Shahid Malik, about the allocation of funds to interfaith projects within the past five years. Please watch the video below to see more!...
- Parmjit Discusses Mortgage Repossessions on The Politics Show West
 Parmjit Discusses Mortgage Repossessions on The Politics Show West
31 January 2010
Gloucester MP Parmjit Dhanda appeared on BBC’s The Politics Show West this Sunday. Discussions ranged from the governments mortgage rescue scheme to the need for further investment into job creation in order to keep residents in their own homes.
Gloucester residents who are faced with the potential of their homes being repossessed need to seek the help and assistance that the government is providing. There are many avenues where help is available, including a government website and free advice line. Parmjit recognizes the complexity of the situation since...
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