To mark the recently-held 'Proud of Pubs' week and to highlight the valuable role pubs play in the..

Derek launched a scathing attack on the Coalition Government's abolition of the Building Schools for the Future..

On Monday I attended a Dedication & Burial Service at the new Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery..

Derek was delighted to be invited by Runcorn Linnets FC to cut the ribbon on the pitch to mark the opening of..

Last Friday Derek attended the Year 7 Graduation Ceremony and presented merit certificates to pupils.

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Derek visited the Heath School in Runcorn last Friday to hear from pupils supporting 1 GOAL.

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Derek attaches great importance to visiting and supporting local businesses and on visiting ASM Medicare Ltd..

Derek recently attended a One Goal For All event at Halton Lodge Primary School in Runcorn.

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Derek has strongly condemned this week's announcement by Education Secretary Michael Gove to axe the Building..

Derek has criticised the first Budget of the new Conservative-Lib Dem Coalition Government as ideologically..

Derek is delighted to have become a new Patron of the Don't Walk Away and Leave a Friend to DIE Campaign,..

Derek raised the issue of the Mersey Gateway Project with Treasury ministers yesterday in Parliament and urged..

Derek attended an event in Castlefields last Friday to mark the demolition of the existing local centre to facilitate..

I wish to thank the voters of Halton for re-electing me on 6th May to serve a fourth term as the Member of Parliament..

Derek has warmly welcomed the letter he received last week from Labour's Transport Secretary Lord Andrew Adonis..

Derek has warmly welcomed yesterday's news from Halton & Warrington Hospital Trust that most elective surgery..

Derek has welcomed the Government's announcement of extra funding for the Runcorn/Widnes Bridge.

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Derek welcomed Chancellor Alistair Darling's Budget on Wednesday as a boost for families and businesses in support..

Derek attended the opening of the new Widnes Shopping Park last week along with the Mayor and Mayoress of Halton..

Derek has welcomed the Labour Government's agreement with the credit and store card industry as good news for..

Last Wednesday Derek attended the launch of the so-called 'Robin Hood' tax campaign at the Houses of Parliament. ..

Last Saturday Derek visited Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group in Alforde Street, Widnes.

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Earlier this month Derek dropped in to see the next generation of Halton's apprentices at work.

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Derek has this week given his backing to the Supporters Direct campaign to ensure the Rugby League Cup remains..

Derek was asked for help by local residents who use the footpath between St. Michaels and Cunningham Road in..

Derek has called for a quick decision by the Government on approving the Mersey Gateway Scheme following the..

Derek has contacted Halton & St Helens Primary Care Trust Chief Executive Andrew Burgess to express his..

Derek pledged his commitment to  Holocaust Memorial Day on Wednesday by signing a Book of Commitment in the..