﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Kerry McCarthy MP News</title><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/newsfeed.aspx</link><description>The latest news from Kerry McCarthy MP</description><copyright>(c) 2007, Kerry McCarthy MP. All rights reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Kerry calls for an end to the Stigma surrounding Single Parents</title><description>Kerry is backing the Gingerbread campaign to stop stigmatising single parent families</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109794</link><pubDate>Thu, 25Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry Commits to Beat Cancer </title><description>Kerry has signed up to Cancer Research UK's Cancer Commitment, aiming to make UK cancer outcomes among the best in Europe in the next ten years</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109792</link><pubDate>Wed, 24Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry welcomes Government plans to build affordable new homes in Bristol </title><description>Kerry welcomes the announcement of Housing Minister John Healey who has confirmed nearly £500 million of funding to build 8,000 affordable homes across the country including in Bristol.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109791</link><pubDate>Tue, 23Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry welcomes new laws on Lap Dancing Clubs</title><description>The Government has announced it will introduce new powers to enable local communities to have a greater say on lap dancing clubs in their areas</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109789</link><pubDate>Thu, 18Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry becomes an Apprentice for a day</title><description>Kerry went 'back to the floor' to spend a day in the life of an apprentice.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109790</link><pubDate>Thu, 18Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry thanked for pledging to “do her bit” for British Armed Forces</title><description>Kerry McCarthy, MP for Bristol East, has been thanked for pledging to do her bit for the British Armed Forces family.

 

</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109788</link><pubDate>Mon, 15Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ed Miliband visits Bristol East</title><description>Kerry invited Ed Miliband to Bristol to discuss renewable energy.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109787</link><pubDate>Wed, 10Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry stands up for train passengers</title><description>Kerry is supporting the call for a review of rail fares that looks at bringing down the cost to make it easier for people to take the train.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109786</link><pubDate>Tue, 9Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry given a clean bill of health by the Legg Report</title><description>Sir Thomas Legg has published his report on expenses, confirming that Kerry has nothing to pay back.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109785</link><pubDate>Fri, 5Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free laptops and broadband for families with children in Bristol</title><description>Hundreds of families with school age children across Bristol could benefit from a new scheme offering a free laptop and broadband access</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109784</link><pubDate>Thu, 4Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry calls for continued investment to help people back to work</title><description>Figures show there were 59% less unemployed people in Bristol in 2009 than in 1992.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109783</link><pubDate>Mon, 1Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry commits to safeguard the legacy of Holocaust Survivors</title><description>Yesterday Kerry pledged her commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day by signing a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons to honour those who perished in the Holocaust. 
</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109782</link><pubDate>Thu, 28Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry re-launches housing project for women</title><description>Kerry officially re-launched a supported housing project for women who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Bristol last Friday</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109781</link><pubDate>Mon, 25Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry McCarthy backs sunbed ban for Under 18s</title><description>On Wednesday the Bristol East MP gave her support to a Private Member’s Bill to prevent under 18s from using sunbeds.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109780</link><pubDate>Fri, 15Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boiler Scrappage Scheme Launched</title><description>Last week the Government launched the Boilder Scrappage Scheme that allows you to scrap your old boiler and have it replaced with a new one. Details on how to scrap your old boiler can be found here.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109779</link><pubDate>Thu, 14Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bristol GCSE Results continue to rise</title><description>Kerry has welcomed the news that Bristol Local Authority has for the first time reached the 40% mark for students receiving 5 or more A* - C grade GCSEs.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109778</link><pubDate>Wed, 13Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A4 Showcase Bus Route - Consultation Results online</title><description>Following the informal consultation period last summer, the Greater Bristol Bus Network have published its plans for the A4 Bristol Bus Link.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109776</link><pubDate>Mon, 11Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Look after your neighbours</title><description>Kerry encourages her constituents to look out for each other during the cold spell.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109777</link><pubDate>Mon, 11Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry welcomes Bus Competition Inquiry </title><description>It was announced today that the Competition Commision will be conducting an inquiry into Firstgroup</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109775</link><pubDate>Fri, 8Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry signs up to Cancer Research UK’s Cancer Commitment</title><description>Kerry has Committed to Beating Cancer, declaring that she will continue to support the drive towards world class cancer services.

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