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MP Calls for wider access to NHS Dentistry
Alan Campbell MP has met with North Tyneside PCT to discuss access to local health services. The local MP pressed for more resources to be made available for residents wanting NHS dentistry.
Alan Campbell said, “When the new dentists contract was brought in some local dentists decided to opt for a private insurance scheme rather than continue with NHS patients. Since then a great deal of investment has gone into increasing new NHS provision. I want to make sure that local access is guaranteed. Although patients can access NHS dentistry some of it means travelling quite a distance. I’ve voted for increased health spending year on year – it’s important that we see all the benefits of that here in Tynemouth.”
Local Elections in Tynemouth
Following the local elections Alan Campbell MP said ‘Thursday’s results sent a clear message to both the Government and the Council and we need to heed it and not hide from it. The reality now is that the Conservatives have the most councillors but the Mayor has enough councillors to get his budget through. There is a danger of gridlock if the opposition try to wreck the Mayor’s programme by turning this into a twelve month mayoral campaign. I don’t believe that is what local people want – they expect their elected representatives to work together wherever possible for the good of our area’.
Annual Service marks St George’s Day
Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell has attended the Annual St George’s Day Service held at Christ Church organised by Tynemouth District Scout Council. The event attended by current and former Scouts is an important date in the Scouting Calendar. This year was also the centenary of the 1st Tynemouth Scouts.
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MP under pressure?
Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell joined Elected Mayor John Harrison and Chief Executive of Northumbria Healthcare Trust, Jim Mackey, to have their blood pressure checked during Stroke Awareness Week. The event was held at the Tesco Store in North Shields where shoppers were invited to have their blood pressure checked. Monkseaton Rotary Club organised the event as part of their Stroke and Health Awareness Day.
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MP’s Do Politix
Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell joined his neighbour Stephen Byers MP, Elected Mayor John Harrison and Cabinet Member Norma Redfearn at a North Tyneside event about Politics for 16-25 year olds. The event was organised by Barnardos and Do Politix and was held at The Parks in North Shields. Around a hundred young people attended and the politicians were put through their paces. Questions included issues like affordable housing, support for young people in education and work as well as facilities for young people and transport issues.
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MP votes to back ID cards for foreign nationals
Alan Campbell MP has voted to back a roll out of biometric ID cards for foreign nationals. The move came as a pilot was set up to roll out the scheme. Parliament backed the Order which means the measure which has widespread public support moves a step closer
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Local MP attends service to mark re-opening of Salvation Army Hall
Local MP Alan Campbell has attended a service of dedication to mark the rededication of the refurbished Salvation Army Hall in North Shields. After major refurbishment the Hall is now open again for services and for community work. The event also marked the 130th anniversary of the establishment of a Salvation Army Corps in North Shields.
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MP pays tribute to local campaigner
Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell has paid tribute to the campaign work of Terri Stirling who has sadly passed away.
Alan Campbell praised her work supporting people in the wider North Shields community including her work with the low paid, refugees and helping giving a stronger voice for local women.
Alan Campbell said ‘Terri Stirling campaigned all of her life to speak up for those without a voice and helped to make our community a better place to live. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends’.
Alan Campbell on BBC News 24
Voters going to the polls on May 1st should remember the progress being made in our local community as a result of the partnership between a Labour Council and a Labour government.
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Alan Campbell MP supports a ban on the Canadian Seal Hunt
Local MP Alan Campbell is supporting calls on the Canadian government to ban their annual commercial seal hunt.
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MP meets with British Youth Council Representatives
Alan Campbell MP met with representatives from the British Youth Council to discuss the imminent Climate Change Bill and Votes at 16. Mr Campbell said ‘It was informative to meet with young people to discuss their views on such important issues. I have agreed to raise their concerns with Ministers at the earliest opportunity’.
Local MP attends Good Friday Procession of Witness
Alan Campbell joined local church members at the annual procession of witness at St Columba’s church in North Shields. Mr Campbell said ‘I was pleased to have been invited to the event. St Columba’s church is an important part of the heritage of North Shields and I am delighted the church has now been reopened following its recent refurbishment’.
MP thanked for support of the Region’s Museums.
The Director of Tyne and Wear Museums has thanked local MP Alan Campbell for his support of the region’s museums.
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The People’s Millions – Will your organisation benefit?
This year sees the launch of the fourth year of People’s Millions programme, the exciting partnership between the Big Lottery Fund and ITV in which the public vote for the community project they want to receive funding.
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MP congratulates local sixth formers on winning national prize
Local MP Alan Campbell met with sixth formers from Whitley Bay High School to congratulate them on winning the prestigious legal competition the National Mock Bar Trial Competition.
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Alan Campbell supports Screening Matters campaign
Local MP Alan Campbell has backed Cancer Research UK’s new campaign Screening Matters.
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MP backs CO Awareness Campaign
Local MP Alan Campbell is backing a campaign to raise awareness of silent killer Carbon Monoxide.
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How the EU Treaty will impact on International Development issues
In light of the recent debates in parliament about issues surrounding the EU Treaty I thought it would be worthwhile to highlight the impact of the Treaty on issues concerning International Development.
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How the EU Treaty will impact on Environmental issues
I believe this Government has played a leading role in tackling climate change at home and abroad. We were pivotal in securing the Kyoto Protocol and also launched with our European neighbours the world’s first international emissions trading scheme - the EU Emission Trading Scheme is the biggest environment policy in the world and, as Stern says, the heart of a future global carbon trading scheme.
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Local MP supports Fairtrade Fortnight
Alan Campbell MP encouraged his Tynemouth constituents to buy fair trade products during Fairtrade Fortnight (25th February to 9th March).
Alan Campbell MP welcomed the Government’s announcement of further support to the Fairtrade movement and urged local people to match this commitment and buy more Fair Trade products.
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MP thanked for support by Northern Rock Foundation
Alan Campbell MP was today thanked for his support by the Director of the Northern Rock Foundation.
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Alan Campbell attends Poppy Appeal Presentation
On Saturday 9th February Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell was a guest at an event to thank all the people who made the Poppy Appeal such a success.
To date the Whitley Bay Poppy Appeal has raised more than £47000 and at the event trophies and certificates were presented to collectors.
Alan Campbell MP said ‘This is a terrific amount of money being raised and it goes to a good cause in supporting servicemen and women and their families. We owe them a debt of gratitude as we do the Royal British Legion who work so tirelessly on their behalf’.
MP attends re-opening of North Shields Church
Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell has joined members of St Columba's Church in North Shields at the official re-opening of the church after extensive redevelopment.
Alan Campbell MP said, "St Columba's is an important part of our local community. Designed by John Dobson who was born in Chirton the church has played an important part in North Shields life for a century and a half. The redevelopment is extensive but sympathetic and improved facilities will allow the church to work with local people. I would like to congratulate everyone involved in the work which has updated the church and I hope, underpinned it's place in our community for many years to come" | 
