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Paying for Labour mistakes

11:17am Thursday 5th June 2008

It seems as if everyone is talking about the rising price of fuel in recent weeks. With petrol prices now over £1.15 per litre, and diesel even higher, the cost of filling up the family car has rocketed.

We must fight on

11:16am Thursday 5th June 2008

This month I am using my column to congratulate and thank all those who attended and helped organise the demonstration against the expansion of Heathrow Airport on Saturday. It was a fantastic turnout that demonstrated the strength of feeling against Heathrow expansion.

Local voices must be paramount

11:14am Thursday 5th June 2008

As I write this we are debating the Government's latest changes to the planning system. Its aim is to speed up approval of key infrastructure projects that are considered to be in the national interest.

Time for the PM to listen

9:59am Friday 9th May 2008

With all the excitement about elections last week, it would be understandable if you missed that another damaging blow was struck last week to the Governments' case for expansion at Heathrow Airport.

Join me on the march

9:56am Friday 9th May 2008

I am writing this month to urge all local residents to join the demonstration on May 31 against proposals for the third runway and sixth terminal at Heathrow.

The fight for Mount Vernon

9:52am Friday 9th May 2008

Few things matter more to my constituents than the state of local health services. There have been grounds for concern over the last few years. We have had to deal with uncertainty about the future of much-loved specialist hospitals at Harefield and Mount Vernon.

Chance to vote for change

10:20am Thursday 10th April 2008

This month there are so many issues that I would like to write about, I really have to ration myself. So I have chosen just three that are top of my postbag at the moment.

Consultation must be questioned

10:18am Thursday 10th April 2008

Last week in Parliament I tabled an Early Day Motion calling for an independent, public inquiry into the Government's consultation on the proposal for a third runway and sixth terminal at Heathrow.

Protecting heart of the community

10:15am Thursday 10th April 2008

Since being elected in 2005 there have been many issues that have caused my post bag to swell but the response to the post office consultation, which aims to close High Street, Northwood and Ickenham Road, Ruislip branches has been tremendous.

Pressure must be maintained

10:11am Thursday 6th March 2008

THERE was a very vocal and overwhelming message sent from the anti-Heathrow expansion rally in Central Hall, Westminster, last week.