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Labour delivers a better, stronger deal for Britain’s consumers
The Labour Government today launched its Consumer White Paper: A Better Deal for Consumers, which sets out the real help the Government are providing now to people facing difficulties with debt and their finances. It also includes longer term measures to boost consumer confidence - including the creation of a Consumer Advocate to champion consumer interests with new powers to protect consumers. The Government’s Consumer White Paper - A Better Deal for Consumers comes at a critical time for the UK – consumers are at the heart of the economy, driving the competitive markets which bring prosperity to us all.... Ian McCartney MP backs calls for an increase in the number of Changing Places toilets
 Ian McCartney MP joined Mencap and the 11 times Paralympic gold medallist Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson to celebrate Learning Disability Week and call for an increase in the number of Changing Places toilets available in the UK. Standard disabled toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability. There are over 230,000 people who need to use a Changing Places toilet in the UK and yet only 85 Changing Places toilets are available. This year’s Learning Disability Week, which runs from 22 -28 June, aims to alert people to this alarming unmet need. Changing Places toilets are... Ian McCartney backs ban on vending machines
 Makerfield MP Ian McCartney has backed a British Heart Foundation (BHF) campaign to ban cigarette vending machines after meeting the stars of a new film which showed how easy it was for children to buy cigarettes. Ian McCartney was attending a special screening of the film made by the charity. It featured two 15-year old children Cordell Sutherland and Casey Philip who used a hidden camera to secretly record themselves buying cigarettes from machines in three different pubs just yards away from the House of Parliament. On each occasion the children were able to buy cigarettes from the... FAIRTRADE COSMETICS FOR WIGAN
Ian McCartney MP is encouraging shoppers in Wigan to buy fair trade cosmetics and toiletries that are now available in the shops.
People will now be able to buy 57 products with Fairtrade certified ingredients, including lip balms, face masks, body butters and shower gels. Shops like Boots will stock the products. Across the UK, 31% of people say they are interested in buying cosmetics carrying the Fairtrade Mark.
Ian has welcomed the Government’s support to the Fairtrade movement and urged Wigan constituents to buy Fair Trade products when they can.
Ian McCartney MP said, “During this global economic downturn,... McCARTNEY’S SUPPORT FOR PLANET-FRIENDLY FARMING WELCOMED
Ian McCartney MP joined Friends of the Earth to show his support for planet-friendly farming. Ian McCartney MP said, “The global meat and dairy industry is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, and is wiping out wildlife around the world." “It is a tragedy that tropical forests are being chopped down in developing countries to grow food for our cows, pigs and chickens." “Friends of the Earth’s call for a move towards planet-friendly farming is to be welcomed – we need to take action to make sure the system works for the planet and for farmers... Parliamentary Move To Crackdown On Construction Gangmasters
Ian McCartney MP has sponsored the tabling of a new Bill which if passed would crackdown on illegal gangmasters operating in the construction industry. The 10 minute Rule Bill received its first reading last week, and seeks to extend the Gangmasters Licensing Act to cover the construction industry. The Bill will now receive its Second Reading on October 16. In recent years there has been a huge increase in gangmaster and employment agency activity in the construction industry. This has led to workers receiving low pay, being forced to work excessive hours, poor safety conditions, being charged extortionate rates... McCartney calls on friend and new Health Secretary Andy Burnham to ‘be brave and get the ban in’.
Ian McCartney MP speaking in a parliamentary debate (8th June) called on recently appointed Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham MP to be brave and introduce a ban on cigarette vending machines, by strengthening key clauses in the Health Bill. The Health Bill received its 2nd reading yesterday and according to McCartney gives the UK Government the perfect opportunity to act. By legislating bans on point of sale display and cigarette vending machines McCartney believes we can stop today’s children being lured into becoming the next generation of sick smokers. Ian McCartney MP said, "In 2006, one in six... MP supports plans to bring communities together for lunch
Makerfield MP Ian McCartney MP is encouraging everyone to show their community spirit and get involved in making preparations for the Big Lunch – a national event, taking place on July 19. Imagine a summer's day on which millions of us, throughout the UK, sit down to have lunch together, with our neighbours in the middle of our streets, around our tower blocks and on every patch of common ground. The food, entertainment and decorations will have either been grown, cooked, or created by residents. This will be a day to break bread with our neighbours, to put... Ian McCartney MP
Statement from Rt. Hon. Ian McCartney MP 23 May 2009 It is with great sadness that following discussions with my family and wonderful and loyal staff, I have informed members of the Makerfield Labour Party that it is my intention not to contest the next general election due to continuing health problems. Last December, following another bout of illness, I discussed with my family if it was still feasible to stand at the next election and be able to guarantee to my Party and the electors of Makerfield that my health could be sustained at a... Makerfield MP helps deliver 100,000 strong Christie petition to Downing Street
 Makerfield MP Ian McCartney joined cancer patients, fundraisers and Christie charity representatives on Downing Street last week to deliver a 100,000 name petition demanding the return of the charity’s £6.5 million lost in the Icelandic banking collapse. The Labour MP was there to show his support to the charity which lost the cash when the UK regulated bank Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander (KSF) collapsed. A ‘Cash Back for Christie’ campaign was launched on March 11th after the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) turned down the charity’s claim for the money. In just two months 100,000 people signed their... LOCAL MINERS DON’T NEED A LAWYER, WARNS MP
Ian McCartney MP is warning former miners in Wigan not to be taken in by offers from lawyers to help them claim compensation for miners’ knee. Ian McCartney MP said, “My message to former miners is simple – if you suffer from miners’ knee, you can claim for free.” “When Labour introduced compensation for miners who suffered from respiratory diseases or vibration white finger some lawyers attempted to cash in. I am worried that this will happen again.” “Of course everyone is entitled to use a lawyer but it is important that people do not fork out for a... Green fingered MP celebrates Ince Rose Bridge High School Success
 Ian McCartney MP today paid tribute to a Wigan success story as he visited Ince Rose Bridge High School, Holt St, Ince to celebrate the school being declared outstanding by schools watchdog OFSTED. The inspection comes hot on the heel of the specialist science school being placed in the Top 100 performing schools in the country. Ian joined local Ince ward member Cllr Jim Moodie in praising Mr Jack Pendlebury (Headteacher), staff, governors and pupils on the schools success. Ian McCartney MP said, "The outstanding success of Ince Rose Bridge High School is first and foremost a tribute... Ian McCartney MP encourages local pupils to ‘Walk ‘n’ Talk’ their way to school this May
This May, primary schools right across Wigan are being encouraged to take part in one of the most important dates in the academic diary: National Walk to School Week 2009 (18 – 22 May) and local MP Ian McCartney is encouraging local schools to sign up to the annual event. This year, pupils will be encouraged to ‘Walk ‘n’ Talk’ on their way to school to experience the social aspect that walking together has for individuals and communities. Whilst the health benefits of walking more are becoming increasingly well recognised, the vital social aspect of being out and about each... New award to recognise British heroes of the Holocaust
 Britons who saved the lives of Jews and other persecuted groups during the Holocaust are to be honoured for their actions. The government announced this week plans for an award that recognises the extraordinary acts of courage shown by a number of British citizens. Britons who made a difference during the Holocaust include Jane Haining from Dunscore in Scotland - who was sent to Auschwitz after caring for 400 Jewish girls in occupied Hungary - and 10 British prisoners of war who rescued a girl from a death march in Poland and hid her in their PoW camp.... McCartney leads call for Workers Memorial Day recognition
Ian McCartney MP has today welcomed a government announcement confirming that they are looking at officially recognising Workers Memorial Day, to commemorate the thousands of people who have been killed, seriously injured or made ill through work. It would also provide an annual focal point for the importance of healthy and safe workplaces. The Makerfield MP met with Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, James Purnell MP and led calls for official recognition. Mr Purnell has now confirmed that a consultation will look at how the day could be officially recognised in the UK. Since the early 1990s... MP shows support for Planet Friendly farming
Ian McCartney MP joined Friends of the Earth and a giant bucking bronco outside Parliament this week to show his support for planet-friendly farming today (Monday 27 April 2009). Ian McCartney MP said, “The global meat and dairy industry is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, and is wiping out wildlife around the world." “It is a tragedy that tropical forests are being chopped down in developing countries to grow food for our cows, pigs and chickens." “Friends of the Earth’s call for a move towards planet-friendly farming is welcome – we need to take action to... Better service and bigger grants will help thousands of people save money and keep warm says MP
Households in Wigan will have more cash to spend on heating systems and insulation under changes to the Warm Front scheme announced today. Customers will get a better deal from the Warm Front Scheme now that the Government has made changes to the service. These changes will lead to better values for money for customers as the Scheme will be opened up to greater competition. Ian said, “I welcome the changes made by the government to the scheme that will lead to better value for money for local residents." “The increase in the grant from £2,700 to £3,500... Ian McCartney MP Welcomes Budget for Building Britain’s Future
Ian McCartney MP today welcomed the Budget as delivering real help now to get people, especially young people, quickly back into work, and support businesses and homeowners facing problems. The Budget also supports investment in the growth industries of the future on which Britain’s success will be built. Speaking shortly after the Chancellor delivered the 2009 Budget, Ian said, “We know that if we don’t act now, it will cost us all more in the long run. I welcome today’s Budget with its focus on jobs now and jobs in the future." “Building on the support already coming through –... Real help to protect local people from floods
The Government has today published new plans to help protect local communities like Wigan from flooding. Since the devastating floods of 2007 flood defences now protect an extra 43,000 homes and this in turn as modernised our flood protection system. The Government is already increasing investment in flood risk management to £800 million a year on 2010/11. This draft Bill will transform some of our flood and coastal erosion legislation and organisational structures which have their roots in the 1940s. The Draft Bill outlines how the government will help protect people against flooding and manage...
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