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View from the Commons - Happy Anniversary

2008 marks some significant anniversaries. It is exactly 100 years since the first Old Age Pensions were introduced in 1908 by Lloyd George and the Liberal Government (to be followed in 1911 by the Liberal Government introducing the first Sickness and Unemployment benefits). It is 60 years since the NHS was created in 1948- by a Labour Government but based upon a blueprint drawn up by the Liberal William Beveridge. The same William Beveridge who drew up the 1919 Act, that under Prime Minister Lloyd George introduced large scale Council Housing.

19 Jan 2008
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Liberal Democrat leader shows his support for the child poverty targets

The Campaign to End Child Poverty warmly welcomes the fact that Nick Clegg's first formal meeting was on child poverty, where he stated it reflected a "deliberate decision to start bluntly with children". He made clear in the meeting his personal commitment to achieving the child poverty targets. We look forward to seeing how Liberal Democrat policies will lead to meeting the 2010 and 2020 child poverty targets, to make a real difference to the 3.8m children currently living in poverty.

19 Dec 2007
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Paul Holmes and the Brimington Community Group with local children who enjoyed the party.

Brimington Christmas Party Goes with a Bang

Paul Holmes MP attended the 3rd annual Brimington Community Group Christmas party this weekend. Organised by Chair of the group John Di Iorio along with Damian Carlile and David Smith, the event was a huge success with all those who attended. Children from the local schools were invited along with their parents so no-one missed out on the fun. Santa was even on hand again to give out gifts and take last minute requests for presents. Paul Holmes said 'Yet again the Group have done an excellent job organising the party. Everyone was in good spirits and feeling festive. The kids love this event and they all left with a smile on their faces again this year.'

18 Dec 2007
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