http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Paul Burstow MP en-GB Paul Burstow MP http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2009 Paul Burstow MP 2009-07-04T13:14+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000985/paul_burstow_helps_local_residents_go_green_and_save_cash_as_energy_awareness_days_proves_a_big_hit.html Residents flocked to the Civic Centre in Sutton recently for an energy awareness day held by the MP for Sutton, Cheam and Worcester Park, Paul Burstow. 2009-06-23T14:18+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000984/burstows_expenses_no_moats_no_duck_houses_no_second_home.html MP for Sutton and Cheam, Paul Burstow, has welcomed the publication of all MPs expenses as a chance to show constituents he has never claimed for a second home, food or furniture even if that was within 'the rules'. 2009-06-18T16:39+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000982/beds_not_cells_for_mentally_ill.html Local MPs Paul Burstow and Tom Brake used a meeting yesterday to raise their concerns that a decision by the local NHS Mental Health services had increased the risk to the lives of people with severe mental health problems. 2009-06-15T17:30+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000983/carers_need_more_cash_more_quickly__burstow.html Paul Burstow, MP for Sutton and Cheam, has spoken out today on behalf of local carers in a parliamentary debate, putting their questions to the Minister for Care. 2009-06-11T15:54+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000981/burstow_says_tell_watchdog_your_tales_of_mobile_misery.html Paul Burstow, MP for Sutton and Cheam, is encouraging constituents to send their 'mobile moans' to an investigation by the UK's largest watchdog into the mobile phone sector. 2009-06-11T11:51+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000980/cut_fuel_bills_and_keep_even_warmer__burstow.html MP for Sutton and Cheam, Paul Burstow, has organised a free advice session (Friday 12th) to help constituents cut their fuel bills and keep their homes warmer by being more energy efficient. 2009-06-09T15:18+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000979/carers_need_some_care_for_themselves__burstow.html Paul Burstow, MP for Sutton and Cheam, is supporting this year's Carers Week (8-14 June) to celebrate Sutton's 19,000 carers who provide unpaid care to a relative or friend who's ill, frail or disabled. 2009-06-08T17:32+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000978/lib_dems_celebrate_best_ever_euro_result.html The Borough's Liberal Democrats have hailed their performance in last Thursday's Euro elections as the best ever. The result puts the Liberal Democrats on track to hold both parliamentary seats and retain control of the Council. 2009-06-08T11:19+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000977/changing_a_name_will_change_lives__burstow.html Paul Burstow, MP for Sutton and Cheam, held a parliamentary debate calling for Government action to improve the lives of thousands of people living in poverty who miss out on help they desperately need. 2009-05-21T17:10+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000975/address_success_victory_in_cheam_postal_campaign__burstow.html Paul Burstow MP has welcomed the Royal Mail's long-awaited decision to reinstate Cheam as a postal district. 2009-05-20T18:43+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000974/money_for_primary_places_must_be_released__burstow.html Local MPs, Tom Brake and Paul Burstow, Cllr Tony Brett-Young and officers from Sutton council today (18/05/09) met the Minister responsible for primary schools to demand extra funding from the Government to avert a looming crisis of primary school places in the borough. 2009-05-18T17:58+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000973/whistle_blowing_nurse_given_parliamentary_support.html Paul Burstow, MP for Sutton and Cheam and long-time champion of older people's rights, is continuing to campaign for nurse Margaret Haywood to be reinstated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. 2009-05-07T16:34+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000972/nonsuch_park_moving_forward__burstow.html Local MP, Paul Burstow, has welcomed the news that after a period of uncertainty the new catering contract for Nonsuch Mansion has been signed. 2009-05-06T11:58+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000971/burstow_to_meet_minister_about_carshalton_college_funding.html MP for Sutton and Cheam, Paul Burstow, has secured a meeting with the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham, to discuss the financial uncertainties at Carshalton College after the Government unexpectedly changed funding arrangements. 2009-05-01T11:37+01:00 http://www.paulburstow.libdems.org.uk/news/000969/burstow_welcomes_end_of_second_home_expenses_for_london_mps.html Paul Burstow, MP for Sutton and Cheam, has welcomed the abolition of the second home allowance for outer London MPs. 2009-04-30T18:24+01:00