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January 21‘Keep the Heating On’ – MP’s Message as Luton People Paid Out in Cold Snap
Margaret Moran MP can today tell vulnerable families in Luton not to worry about turning up the heat as the Government pays out millions in Cold Weather Payments. Around £200 million in payments has been racked up so far this winter, with just over £70 million of this over the cold New Year’s weekend. Margaret (more..)January 18Winter Energy Saving Tips
TIPS THAT HELP YOU SPEND LESS 1. Turn your thermostat down by just 1 degree – it can cut your fuel bills by 10% 2. Don’t put hot or warm food in the fridge and try not to put the fridge next to a cooker or boiler 3. Use the low temperature programme on your dishwasher and washing machine 4. Don’t overfill the (more..)December 19Pre- Budget Report Statement
In this week’s Pre Budget Report, the Chancellor Alistair Darling sets out the Government’s three-point plan for Britain’s future – securing the recovery and going for growth; taking tough choices necessary to half the deficit in four years – and protecting vital frontline public services. It’s the right plan for Britain and for Luton South. The (more..)December 8Drive against Domestic Violence
Margaret Moran MP lends her whole-hearted support to a new government strategy where every school pupil in England will be taught that domestic violence against women and girls is unacceptable. From 2011 children will be taught compulsory lessons from primary school age on how to prevent violent relationships. Younger children are to be taught how to (more..)December 8Letters: Unite & Lord Mandelson
Margaret sent the following letters to Unite and Lord Mandelson, the Business Secretary, regarding redundancies at the Luton Vauxhall Plant. Rt Hon. Lord Peter Mandelson Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills 1 Victoria Street London SW1H 0ET 2nd December 2009 Dear Peter As you are no doubt aware 354 redundancies have been proposed at the Vauxhall Luton Plant. Whilst I (more..)
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