http://www.markhunter.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Mark Hunter MP and the Cheadle Liberal Democrats en-GB Mark Hunter MP and the Cheadle Liberal Democrats http://www.markhunter.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Mark Hunter MP and the Cheadle Liberal Democrats 2008-07-23T19:37+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000377/local_mp_calls_on_insurance_companies_to_introduce_cheaper_premiums_for_better_trained_drivers.html In a House of Commons debate on road safety and young drivers, Cheadle MP Mark Hunter called on insurance companies to incentivise young and novice drivers to develop their driving skills after they pass their test to try and reduce the number of accidents on our roads. 2008-07-23T16:10+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000376/local_businesses_join_cheadle_mp_for_emergency_meeting_over_manchester_c_charge.html This week Cheadle MP Mark Hunter was joined in Parliament by representatives from the Greater Manchester Momentum Group (GMMG), an alliance of international, national and local businesses concerned about the Greater Manchester congestion charging. 2008-07-21T10:28+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000375/local_mp_brings_fight_against_manchester_c_charge_to_parliament.html Cheadle MP Mark Hunter has invited the Greater Manchester Momentum Group, an alliance of international, national and local businesses concerned about congestion charging to Parliament to meet other MPs and put the case against the Manchester Congestion charge to Members of Parliament and Ministers. 2008-07-11T16:04+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000374/bt_charges_to_pay_by_cheque_rip_off_britain_says_local_mp.html This week in the House of Commons Cheadle MP Mark Hunter asked for a debate on the new charges imposed by companies on customers who choose to pay their utility bills by other than the companies preferred methods. 2008-07-11T15:54+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000373/local_mp_encourages_gatley_residents_to_have_their_say_about_tatton_cinema.html Cheadle MP Mark Hunter is encouraging local residents to have their say about new controversial planning proposals submitted to Stockport Town Hall for the Tatton Cinema. 2008-07-09T11:58+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000372/local_mp_welcomes_nick_cleggs_decision_for_independent_audits_of_mps_expenses.html Cheadle MP Mark Hunter was one of 141 MPs who voted to change the rules regarding MP's expenses - including voting for the use of tougher independent audit of MP's expenses and a more accountable system. 2008-07-08T16:21+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000369/local_mp_argues_for_better_travel_access_for_disabled.html This week in Parliament Cheadle MP Mark Hunter spoke up for disabled or less mobile residents and called for more trains to be made more accessible more quickly. 2008-07-07T12:12+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000368/local_mp_celebrates_national_childminding_week.html Cheadle MP Mark Hunter joined children and their childminder on 27 June 2008 at her home to celebrate National Childminding Week. 2008-07-04T11:02+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000370/local_mp_visits_essential_cancer_care_centre.html Local MP Mark Hunter joined staff at Beechwood Cancer Care Centre in Stockport recently for a 'strawberry tea' with Allen Whittaker, Chief Executive of the charity. 2008-07-03T15:46+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000367/local_mp_speaks_out_in_parliament_against_manchester_c_charge_programme.html Cheadle MP Mark Hunter today told the House of Commons of the "seething resentment" felt by many residents in his constituency at the prospect of having to pay the proposed Greater Manchester Congestion Charge. Speaking in a debate on the consultation process for the controversial scheme, Mr Hunter added that the proposals were fundamentally flawed and particularly unpopular with residents outside the proposed outer ring of the charge zone. 2008-07-02T17:33+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000371/local_mp_pleased_with_progress_at_new_health_centre__heald_green_set_to_get_top_spec_new_facilities.html Local MP Mark Hunter joined Ray Goodyear of Stockport Primary Care Trust in a visit to the construction site that will soon be Heald Green's brand new Health Centre. 2008-07-01T15:54+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000366/mark_hunter_mp_stands_against_unfair_bt_charges.html Mark Hunter, MP for the Cheadle Constituency is taking a stand against BT's new policy to charge customers who choose not to pay their bills by direct debit an extra £18 per year. 2008-06-27T18:36+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000365/local_mp_mark_hunter_helps_to_support_cancer_research.html Cheadle Constituency MP Mark Hunter attended the Cancer Research UK's Relay for Life at Stockport RUFC in Bramhall this Saturday. Mr Hunter turned out to support the charity's event in his village, and chatted to the participants as he joined in for a lap. 2008-06-18T11:24+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000364/local_mp_celebrates_100_years_of_scouting_in_cheadle_hulme__local_scout_group_is_one_of_the_oldest_in_britain.html Cheadle Constituency MP Mark Hunter visited local Scouts this Saturday to celebrate with them the centenary of scouting in Cheadle Hulme. Mr Hunter was invited to attend the 1st Cheadle Hulme Scout Group's party, which coincided with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the group. 2008-06-18T11:16+01:00 http://www.markhunter.org.uk/news/000363/local_mp_says_dont_make_your_mealtimes_a_horror_story.html Cheadle constituency MP Mark Hunter has given his support to the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) GermWatch campaign for Food Safety Week (9th-15th June) which was launch at a reception in the House of Commons. 2008-06-17T11:13+01:00