﻿<?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 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.

</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109774</link><pubDate>Mon, 21Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry awards prizes for her Annual Christmas Card Competition</title><description>The year 7s of Bristol Metropolitan Academy entered Kerry's the competition and she has now picked a winner.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109773</link><pubDate>Thu, 17Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bristol to receive funding for Connecting Communities</title><description>The Government has announced Bristol will be receiving over £150,000 to address issues such as Anti Social Behaviour</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109771</link><pubDate>Mon, 14Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry Demands Answers on Buses</title><description>Kerry has written to Bristol City Council asking whether they intend to implement bus Quality Contract Schemes to improve Bristol's public transport.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109772</link><pubDate>Mon, 14Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry presents certificates to trainees of The Whole Baked Café</title><description>The Whole Baked Café in Lawford Street provides training to people with a learning disability.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109769</link><pubDate>Wed, 9Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 Pre-Budget Report promises help for the many, not the privileged few</title><description>Kerry has welcomed the measures set out in the Pre Budget report, announced by the Chancellor Alistair Darling today.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109770</link><pubDate>Wed, 9Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barton Hill Settlement wins national award for Bridging Cultures</title><description>Kerry congratulates Barton Hill Settlement for their hard work encouraging community cohesion.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109768</link><pubDate>Tue, 8Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kerry supports Christmas Toy Appeal</title><description>Kerry has donated sacks full of presents to the Bristol Evening Post's Christmas Toy Appeal</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109766</link><pubDate>Tue, 1Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Snuff Mills win People's Millions!</title><description>Snuf Mills Action Project wins a grant for restoration works.</description><link>http://www.kerrymccarthymp.org/news.aspx?i_PageID=109765</link><pubDate>Mon, 30Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>