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Childrens Centres Continue to Reduce Inequality in Milton Keynes -
17.11.08
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| Following enquiries by City MP, Dr Phyllis Starkey, the Children’s Minister has revealed how the Government’s £14.7m investment locally in 13 SureStart Children’s Centres have benefited 9,00... |
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Government Announces Post Offices to Retain Card Account Contract -
13.11.08
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| Dr Starkey welcomes today's Government announcemount that the Post Office is to retain the Post Office Card Account (POCA) contract. Dr. Starkey says, "This is is extremely positive for our local post offices and the 4,370 PO... |
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GP Practices in MK to Open for Longer Hours - 11.11.08
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| Dr. Phyllis Starkey, welcomes the news that GP practices in Milton Keynes are to open for longer hours. Dr. Starkey says, "Following Government action, GP practices across Milton Keynes are to offer... |
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English Heritage Award Bletchley Park £330,000 Grant - 06.11.08
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| English Heritage have announced today that they have awarded Bletchley Park a grant of £330,000 for urgent repair works. In addition to this grant, English Heritage is in discussions with the Bletchley Park Trust (who took o... |
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Dr. Starkey Demands Speedier Access to Disabled Facilities Grants
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| During this weeks Health Questions, Dr. Phyllis Starkey, MP for Milton Keynes South West, raised the need for improving the timely assessment process for disabled facilities grants. Dr Starkey said, "An occupational therapist... |
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Dr. Starkey Calls For An Extension to Concessionary Bus Travel
-31.10.08
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| Following the Parliamentary lobby by the deafblind charity, Sense, City MP Phyllis Starkey has requested a debate in the House of Commons to consider the issue of extending concessionary bus passes to Carers. During Thu... |
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Labour MP Jon Cruddas joins Dr. Starkey to discuss the economy
withMK constituents - 31.10.08
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 Leading Labour MP Jon Cruddas joined Phyllis and Andrew Pakes (Labour's Parliamentary Spokesperson for MK North) to discuss the economy at a busy meeting at Bletchley's Railway Club, on Friday 31st. In a wide-ranging speech,... |
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Dr. Starkey Visits the Family Nurse Partnership in Netherfield -
30.10.08
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 Dr Phyllis Starkey MP visited Netherfield last week to find out more about the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP), part of a pilot government initiative that aims to help young parents through pregnancy and their child’s early... |
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Dr. Starkey supports Local Transport Bill for better bus services -
28.10.08
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| Milton Keynes South West MP, Dr. Phyllis Starkey, gave her full support to the Local Transport Bill this week during it's final stages in the House of Commons. The new law will give local authorities greater control over bu... |
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Dr Starkey helps launch new Eco Home - 23.10.08
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 Dr. Starkey has helped launch a new Eco Home that has been retrofitted to have its carbon emissions reduced by 80%. The "Retrofit and Replicate" project, led by the Hyde Group, ECD Architects, and Mears... |
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Dr. Starkey Congratulates MK's Routes to Success Programme -
20.10.08
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| During questions to the Department for Work and Pensions, Dr. Starkey raised with Tony McNulty, the Minister of State, the importance of MK's Route to Success at encouraging unskilled young people into the workforce. Dr Stark... |
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Dr. Starkey Secures Parliamentary Debate on London Midland Fare
Hikes- 10.10.08
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| Dr. Starkey has requested a Parliamentary debate on rail prices in response to London Midland's recent 10% hike on off-peak fares. In this week’s Business Questions, Dr. Starkey asked, "Will the Leader of the House consider... |
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Dr. Starkey Raises Concerns about Prostitution - 09.10.08
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| On 9th October 2008, Dr. Starkey tabled a question to the Solicitor-General (Vera Baird), asking what recent discussions she has had with Ministerial colleagues on the review of measures to reduce demand for prostitution... |
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Dr. Starkey congratulates MK on Lottery Sports Funding - 08.10.08
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| Dr. Starkey congratulates Milton Keynes on securing over £34,109 of lottery funding for local sports groups, this year. This news comes in response to a question tabled by Dr. Starkey to the Sports Minister (Gerry Sutcliffe)... |
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Dr. Starkey responds to Post Office closures - 17.09.08
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| Dr. Starkey is extremely disappointed with the news that Water Eaton and Aylesbury St. Post Offices will now be closing. Dr Phyllis Starkey says, "Throughout the public consultation, I m... |
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Bletchley Station Recieves Secure Station Credit - 09.09.08
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| Dr. Starkey is happy to inform constituents that Bletchley station has been re-accredited under the Secure Stations Scheme for retaining national standards in station, passenger and staff security. Dr. Starkey says, "T... |
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Phyllis Starkey Visits Whaddon House Surgery - 05.09.08
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 Phyllis Starkey experienced a taste of how GP surgeries work to keep Milton Keynes residents healthy when she visited Whaddon House Surgery in Bletchley on Thursday 28th August. Whaddon Hou... |
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Dr. Starkey Welcomes Government Housing Plans That Will Benefit MK
- 02.09.08
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| Local MP, Dr. Phyllis Starkey, welcomes the Government’s axing of stamp duty below £175,000, announced today. Dr. Starkey says, “First time buyers, currently frozen out of the mortgage market will be eligib... |
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Dr.Starkey Continues Her Campaign Against Post Office Closures -
26.08.08
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| As part of her campaign to keep MK Post Offices open, Dr. Starkey has written to Post Office Ltd opposing the closures of Water Eaton Rod and Aylesbury Street. Please see below: Response to proposed closure of Post Office... |
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MK Hospital Awarded £96, 500 Funding - 06.08.08
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| Dr. Starkey congratulates the Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on being selected to recieve £96, 500 to further improve patient care and safety. This funding, from the South Central Strategic Health Authori... |
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