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16 May, 2013Parliament makes laws. Judges interpret them. It seems simple enough. But we currently have one area in which the courts are misconstruing Parliament’s intentions – the deportation of foreign criminals under the Human Rights Act. The most high profile of these is Abu Qatada, who has foiled the efforts of successive Home Secretaries to return [...]
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Julian Brazier MP calls on local schools to take part in My Money Week
11 May, 2013Julian Brazier, MP for Canterbury, has called on local schools to take part in My Money Week (3 to 9 June), giving pupils the chance to learn more about money and personal finance. Every primary and secondary school in Canterbury is being given the chance to take part for free in My Money Week, which [...]
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Julian Brazier backs East Kent for City of Culture 2017
Canterbury and Whitstable MP Julian Brazier has backed East Kent’s bid for the UK City of Culture 2017. The City of Culture initiative is administered by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, with the winning city serving as host of several high-profile cultural events. The East Kent bid has been launched by local authorities [...]
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Julian Brazier proposes sewage infrastructure work to move the economy
6 May, 2013Julian Brazier, MP for Canterbury and Whitstable, has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, proposing that the Treasury should support projects to improve sewage systems as part of its drive to boost the economy. Text of the letter: “I am writing to you with regard to your efforts to boost expenditure on infrastructure, to [...]
National News
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Grayling: Automatic privileges for prisoners cannot continue
Today, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has unveiled important changes to prisoner rehabilitation across England and Wales. -
Universal Credit launched
Today marks the important next step in the radical reshaping of the welfare system so the system works for hardworking people, as the Universal Credit pathfinder is launched in parts of Manchester. -
Labour councils let tax evaders off the hook
New figures reveal how Labour councils have the biggest council tax arrears and worst collection rates - explaining why Labour councils charge higher council tax than Conservative ones.
