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Anna Soubry praises NHS staff after operation

Anna Soubry praises NHS staff after operation

Friday, 4 November, 2011

Anna had her gall bladder removed and was discharged the same day and is now recovering.

"I hope to be back in Westminster some time next week but I'll see how it goes. The operation was a success and I received first class care from all the staff. I am also grateful to the kind wishes from constituents."

 

Anna Soubry MP sets the record straight about Broxtowe Borough Council’s housing plans

Anna Soubry MP sets the record straight about Broxtowe Borough Council’s housing plans

Wednesday, 2 November, 2011

Anna Soubry, Member of Parliament for Broxtowe, has today released a document which shows Broxtowe Borough Council’s consideration to make land available for housing on Chetwynd Barracks.

Anna Soubry says it’s time to change our clocks!

Anna Soubry says it’s time to change our clocks!

Sunday, 30 October, 2011

As the clocks go back an hour today Anna Soubry welcomes moves for a review into how we set our time.

 

Anna Soubry explains why she will not be voting for a referendum on the EU

Anna Soubry explains why she will not be voting for a referendum on the EU

Sunday, 23 October, 2011

Anna Soubry believes now is not the time to hold a referendum. "The biggest issue facing Britian is the state of the economy and the urgent need to maintain confidence and stability."

Anna Soubry MP takes green belt campaign to Parliament

Anna Soubry MP takes green belt campaign to Parliament

Tuesday, 18 October, 2011

During the debate, 'The Future of the Green Belt in England', Anna asked, "What has led to the situation in my constituency and the proposal to build up to 4,000 homes on the green belt in the most densely populated borough in the county, if not the east midlands? There are brownfield sites in my constituency, but enough for only 2,000 houses. The borough council has accepted a target of almost 6,000 homes, and the green belt is the only place where they can be built.

Anna Soubry MP Takes Green Belt Fight to Westminster

Anna Soubry MP Takes Green Belt Fight to Westminster

Thursday, 13 October, 2011

Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry has been successful in securing a debate on the future of the green belt.

 

George Spencer Academy wins ministerial support for policy on children at Chetwynd Barracks

George Spencer Academy wins ministerial support for policy on children at Chetwynd Barracks

Tuesday, 11 October, 2011

The academy plans to change its admissions policy in 2013 and youngsters from forces' families will be a priority group. Anna Soubry asked "members of the armed forces often have to move very quickly and with short notice, which can affect the education of their children, particularly if it happens when school has already started. Will the Minister congratulate George Spencer Academy in my constituency which intends to change its policy so that priority is given to such children especially those moving to the Chetwynd Barracks which is also in my constituency?

Anna Soubry condemns "public consultation" on green belt threat

Anna Soubry condemns "public consultation" on green belt threat

Monday, 3 October, 2011

In a submission to Broxtowe Borough Council Anna Soubry says the Borough Councils consultation is flawed as it has not involved the vast majority of residents and the Council has accepted a housing target that the Government wants to scrap. "Broxtowe should be working with communities to find sustainable development not alienating people with plans to build thousands of houses on our green belt."

Anna Soubry welcomes new law on dangerous drivers

Anna Soubry welcomes new law on dangerous drivers

Friday, 7 October, 2011

The Government has announced a new offence to punish dangerous drivers who cause serious injuries. The proposal comes after campaigners lobbied MP's to make the change. Labour MP Karl Turner spear headed the campaign and earlier this year Anna supported him in a debate in Parliament.

Anna Soubry backs residents calls for a decision on Neville Sadler Court

Anna Soubry backs residents calls for a decision on Neville Sadler Court

Friday, 23 September, 2011

Neaville Sadler is home to dozens of elderly people living independently in the main complex of flats and annexe, on Fletcher Road in Beeston.

The main building is due to be demolished as it is on the route of the tram extension but residents in the rest of the building face an uncertain future.