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Derek Twigg MP for Halton

Working for the people of Widnes, Runcorn and Hale

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Derek attends campaign launch for 'Robin Hood' tax on the banks 01 Mar 2010

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


Derek supports Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group 25 Feb 2010

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

The..


Derek marks National Apprenticeship Week with visit to trainees 24 Feb 2010

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

He..


Derek says Keep The Cup Free for All 11 Feb 2010

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


Derek persuades Council to clean up Local Footpath 09 Feb 2010

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


Derek calls for quick decision on Mersey Gateway as Ministers receive Inspector's Report 03 Feb 2010

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


Derek raises concerns about Adult Dose Swine Flu Jab for Halton children 02 Feb 2010

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


Derek commits to safeguard the legacy of Holocaust Survivors 28 Jan 2010

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


Derek welcomes extra Government drive to tackle repossessions 27 Jan 2010

Derek has welcomed the Housing Minister's extension of the Government's campaign to help struggling homeowners..


Derek welcomes the announcement of the Hillsborough Independent Panel Members 26 Jan 2010

The Government has this morning announced the members of the Hillsborough Independent Panel who will oversee..


Derek warns of deadly Carbon Monoxide Risk 22 Jan 2010

Derek has urged Halton residents to protect themselves against the deadly threat of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. ..


Derek puts the spotlight on bowel cancer screening in Halton 21 Jan 2010

Derek has met with representatives from Beating Bowel Cancer, at their annual BE LOUD BE CLEAR reception, asking..


Derek's launch of Foyer Health & Mental wellbeing initiative at Belvedere 20 Jan 2010

Derek attended an Open Day at Belvedere on Friday 15th January in Runcorn to launch the Foyer Health & Mental..


Derek welcomes Government Boiler Scrappage Scheme 12 Jan 2010

Derek has welcomed last week's Government announcement launching a nationwide incentive scheme to help people..


Christmas reminder from Derek for local shoppers to know their rights 18 Dec 2009

Derek has launched a campaign with Consumer Affairs Minister Kevin Brennan to remind festive shoppers hitting..


Derek's support for local Irish Guards Singers for Afghanistan Fund 17 Dec 2009

"Last Saturday I went to Morrison's superstore in Widnes to support the Irish Guards Singers who were giving..


Derek pledges to save lives and change lives with the British Red Cross 17 Dec 2009

At a House of Commons event on 15th December, Derek pledged his support for the work of the British Red Cross..


Derek welcomes housing Kickstart cash boost injection for Halton 16 Dec 2009

Derek has warmly welcomed today's announcement by the Government to make Halton a beneficiary of new funding..


Derek welcomes major development in Hillsborough Disaster files disclosure process 15 Dec 2009

The Government has today announced that the Bishop of Liverpool, the Right Reverend James Jones, will be Chairman..


Derek opens Beaconsfield Primary Care Centre 07 Dec 2009

Derek visits new Whiston Hospital 07 Dec 2009

Derek paid a visit recently to the new £250 million pound, 850-bed Whiston Hospital to have a sneak preview..


Warm welcome for Derek in home receiving heating help 03 Dec 2009

Father of 2, Ian Connors of Widnes, was so impressed by alterataions made to his home through the local HEARTH..


Halton receives new Government investment to tackle local anti-social behaviour 24 Nov 2009

Derek has welcomed the news that Halton is to be a beneficiary of the announcement from 20th November of extra..


Derek pays tribute to Bletchley Park Veteran 20 Nov 2009

One of the great privileges of being a Member of Parliament is that you meet so many remarkable people.  So..


Westminster welcome for Kingsway Bike Project members 16 Nov 2009

Derek welcomed members of Widnes' Kingsway Bike Project to Westminster & Whitehall last Tuesday 10th November.

Carl..


MPs raise Bridge Chaos with Transport Secretary 16 Nov 2009

Merseyside & Cheshire MPs have written to the Transport Secretary Lord Adonis regarding last week's chaos..


Derek welcomes extra Government investment to tackle local worklessness 13 Nov 2009

Local MP Derek Twigg has warmly welcomed the additional investment for Halton as announced by the Government..


Burns Unit at Whiston & Alder Hey saved 12 Nov 2009

Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham MP announced yesterday (11 November 2009) that there will be no change..


Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits Halton 10 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Gordon Brown came to Ditton Community Centre in Widnes to hear about the support service at the..


Derek calls for credit card clean-up 03 Nov 2009

Derek has warmly welcomed the Government's recent announcement that tough action will be taken to end unfair..


Derek supports Poppy Appeal with tribute to Great War relatives 27 Oct 2009

In support of this year's Poppy Appeal, Derek was invited to submit for publication in the local press an article..


Mersey Gateway Bridge Update 26 Oct 2009

Last Thursday Derek took the opportunity of Transport Questions in the House of Commons to promote the cause..


Warm welcome for 6548 warmer homes in Halton 26 Oct 2009

Derek is celebrating the work of the Government's Warm Front scheme in tackling fuel poverty in Halton and is..


Derek visits HITS 22 Oct 2009

Derek visited the HITS project recently to hear about their plans for the future of the organisation.  He has..


MP welcomes good GCSE Grades for Halton Schools 21 Oct 2009

Halton MP Derek Twigg has welcomed the excellent performance of the Borough's schools in achieving GCSE success..


Derek's intervention helps secure £2,477,000 grant for St. Michaels Golf Course 19 Oct 2009

St. Michaels Golf Course has been closed since 2005 because of ground and water contamination.

Halton..


MP welcomes debt advice help for Halton homeowners 15 Oct 2009

Following on from July's announcement about Government support for social housing, Derek has welcomed this month's..


Halton Scouts join Derek for Westminster Reception 14 Oct 2009

Explorer Scouts from Runcorn & Widnes joined Derek for a reception in Parliament this week with the Deputy..


Derek attends National Bookstart Day event 09 Oct 2009

Bookstart aims to give every child a love and appreciation of reading and the important benefits of sharing..


Burn Unit Campaign comes to Widnes 05 Oct 2009

Hundreds of local people signed a petition at the weekend to stop the burn units at Whiston & Alder Hey..


Derek supports Farnworth Community Centre Campaign 25 Sep 2009

Derek attended a recent public meeting at Lunts Heath Primary School to show his support for the proposed use..


Derek participates in Macmillan Coffee Morning 25 Sep 2009

Derek attended the Macmillan Coffee Morning yesterday at the Upton Community Centre to show his support for..


Derek welcomes Widnes Station facelift 22 Sep 2009

Derek unveiled a plaque at Widnes Railway Station today to mark its refurbishment.

Widnes Railway..


Derek supports Government scheme to help homeowners 15 Sep 2009

Derek is backing a new national campaign which could help more than 3140 people in the North West region avoid..


Halton OPEN Conference 09 Sep 2009
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending and opening the Older Peoples Empowerment Conference (OPEN) at the Stobart..

Derek signs up to historic Climate Pledge 04 Sep 2009

Derek is today adding his name to the campaign to try to cut the country's carbon emissions.

The campaign..


Burns Unit September Update 04 Sep 2009

Last week Derek attended a meeting of campaigners who have been collecting a petition in support of the campaign..


Derek Twigg becomes a Combat Stress Vice President 27 Aug 2009

Derek has accepted an invitation to become a Vice President of the leading services charity Combat Stress. ..


Derek praises Local CAB Volunteer Team as yet another Volunteer gets a job 19 Aug 2009

Derek Twigg took time out of his busy schedule recently to pop into the Widnes office of the Citizens Advice..


Derek Visits Riverside College following successful OFSTED report 14 Aug 2009

Derek was pleased to pay a visit to Riverside College recently and discuss with Principal Mike Sheehan and members..


MP meets Home Secretary over Hillsborough Disaster Files 13 Aug 2009

At the end of July, Derek Twigg joined Families from the Hillsborough Families Support Group at a meeting with..


MP VISITS THE KINGS CROSS PROJECT IN WIDNES 29 Jul 2009

Derek was delighted to attend the Annual General Meeting of The Kings Cross Project on Thursday 23 July to help..


MP Presses Minister for Decision on St. Michael's Golf Course 27 Jul 2009

Derek Twigg has written to Environment Minister Jim Fitzpatrick MP urging him to end the delay over approval..


Local MP meets Business Secretary Lord Mandelson over Jaguar/Land Rover 27 Jul 2009

Derek Twigg and a number of other Merseyside MPs have met with Business Secretary Peter Mandelson to press the..


LOCAL MP CHAMPIONS WORLD'S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING FOR MACMILLAN CANCER 23 Jul 2009

Halton MP Derek Twigg is encouraging local residents to join in Macmillan Cancer Support's World's Biggest Coffee..


DEREK HOSTS ASHLEY SCHOOL COUNCIL AT WESTMINSTER 15 Jul 2009

Ashley School held their school council meeting recently in one of the committee rooms in the Houses of Parliament...


MP CONGRATULATES WIDNES VIKINGS ON CUP SUCCESS 14 Jul 2009

Derek offered his congratulations to Widnes Vikings on their magnificent victory over Barrow in the Northern..


MP SUPPORTS RIGHT OF CUB SCOUTS TO LOBBY MPs 10 Jul 2009

Derek was amazed by the decision of the House of Commons authorities to stop the Scouts using Westminster Hall..


BURNS UNIT UPDATE 10 Jul 2009

Derek, along with fellow Merseyside MPs, met Health Secretary Andy Burnham recently to urge him to overturn..


DEREK SUPPORTS NEW HOUSING INVESTMENT 08 Jul 2009

Derek met with new Housing Minister John Healey recently to discuss the extra investment the Government is putting..


WESTMINSTER WELCOME FOR WINNERS FROM ST. BASILS 08 Jul 2009

Pupils from St. Basils Catholic Primary School, Widnes, fought off competition from over 600 schools across..


HILLSBOROUGH MARCH4JUSTICE 23 Jun 2009

Derek accompanied representatives of the Hillsborough families to No.10 Downing Street on Saturday 20 June 2009..


ARMED FORCES DAY IN HALTON 22 Jun 2009

Derek attended the first Armed Forces Day celebration in Widnes on Sunday 21 June 2009 with hundreds of veterans,..


USDAW CARERS EVENT 18 Jun 2009

DEREK CHAMPIONS CARERS IN HALTON

"Carers make a valuable contribution to..


FALKLANDS VETERANS HONOUR 18 Jun 2009

FALKLANDS CONFLICT VETERANS MAKE DEREK TWIGG MP HONORARY MEMBER OF THEIR ASSOCIATION

 

Derek..


DARESBURY 04 Jun 2009

Years of campaigning for the future of the Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus look like paying dividends..


BURNS UNIT AT WHISTON HOSPITAL UPDATE 04 Jun 2009

Derek continues to lobby for the future of the specialist Burns Unit at Whiston Hospital.

He has been..


HILLSBOROUGH 28 May 2009

DEREK KEEPS UP THE PRESSURE ON HILLSBOROUGH DISCLOSURE

 

Derek..


O2 PRESTON BROOK VISIT 28 May 2009

Derek Twigg was welcomed into the O2 family at Preston Brook in mid-May.

 

Following..


DEREK VISITS LOCAL BUSINESSES 21 May 2009

Derek was pleased to be able to visit local business MLR Networks Ltd on Friday 8th May.

He was keen..


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