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Welcome to this my 89th electronic news bulletin.
In recent days, the whole country has been shocked by the revelations about the phone hacking scandal. Accusations of widespread law-breaking by parts of our press, alleged corruption by some police officers and a failure of our political system over many, many years to tackle a problem that's been getting worse.
Last week we set out our intention to establish an independent public inquiry into phone hacking and other illegal practices in the British press. There are two pieces of work to be done. First: a full investigation into wrongdoing in the press and the police, including the failure of the first police investigation. Second: a review of regulation of the press. We would like to get on with both these elements as quickly as possible, while being mindful of the ongoing criminal investigations. So after listening carefully, we have decided the best way to proceed is with one inquiry in two parts.
This Inquiry will be led by one of the most senior judges in the country, Judge Leveson, and be established under the 2005 Inquiries Act, means it will have the power to summon witnesses to give evidence under oath and in public. He will make recommendations for a new, more effective way of regulating the press, and about the future conduct of relations between politicians and the press. This part of the Inquiry will report within 12 months. The second part of the inquiry will examine: the extent of unlawful or improper conduct at the News of the World and other newspapers, and the way in which management failures may have allowed this to happen. This part of the Inquiry will also look into the original police investigation and the issue of corrupt payments to police officers.
Allegations have been made that some corrupt police officers may have taken payments from newspapers. And there are wider concerns that the relationship between the police and the press can be too close. The IPCC's most senior Commissioner has been supervising the Met's work to identify the officers who may have taken these payments. They will go wherever the evidence leads them and have full powers to investigate fully any police wrong doing that they might uncover. The Home Secretary has also today commissioned a report from the IPCC on the IPCC's experience of investigating corruption in the police service and any lessons that can be learnt.
If we are calling for greater transparency, it is only right we provide it in government too. So we will be consulting the Cabinet Secretary on an amendment to the Ministerial Code to require Ministers to record all meetings with newspaper and other media proprietors, senior editors and executives - regardless of the nature of the meeting. Permanent Secretaries and Special Advisers will also be required to record such meetings. Alongside the other steps we are taking, this will help make the UK government one of the most transparent in the world.
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Best wishes
Edward Timpson
Member of Parliament for Crewe & Nantwich
I have recently ...
- Held a surgery at my office in Crewe
- Met with residents in Nantwich as part of my 'On Your Street' campaign to make sure that everyone can make sure their thoughts and concerns have been heard by me
- Attended the Nantwich Family Fun Day in Barony Park
- Attended the Crewe Golf Club Centenary Ball
- Supported SANDS (stillbirth and neonatal death charity) charity Fun Day
- Participated in the Westminster Hall Debate on the Train-building Industry. Read more here
- Asked Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, a question in the House of Commons. Read more here
- Met with Anne Ibrahim from Big Society Works to talk about the running of Marshfield Bank Centre as a social enterprise
- Attended the opening concert of the 2011 Flower Festival at St Mary's Church, Nantwich
...This weekend I will be
- Opening Wyche Primary School Centenary Fayre
- Opening the new play area in Stapeley near to the Pear Tree Primary School
Petitions
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Community News
Greenspaces South Cheshire CIC
On Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th June, over 25 volunteers got stuck in to maintain and improve the Riverside in Nantwich. As with the Civic Society’s Big spring Clean in April, local volunteers were assisted by 15 staff from Barclays HQ at Knutsford and some local branches, like Middlewich and Nantwich. The first day saw the willow feature area pruned, weeded and re-woven, together with some vital balsam pulling – to prevent it’s spread after flowering.... Read the full story here
Do you have community news to share? Email me and it could be here too!
Photos & Video ...
On Your Street - Edward will soon be on a street near you, watch out for the flyers on your doormat and come and say hello
You can view all my photos and video at edwardtimpsonmp.com
Virgin London Marathon 2011
Raising money for Parkinson's UK in Crewe & Nantwich
In April I completed my 9th marathon, raising money for Parkinson's UK Crewe Branch. There's still time to sponsor me on my webpage and help support a great organisation!
Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson urges diabetics not to suffer in silence
Crewe Chronicle
CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has encouraged local people living with diabetes to speak out about their experiences.
Attending the Diabetes UK parliamentary event, the politician urged people not to suffer in silence, and expressed concern that people often keep their condition a secret, many for fear of discrimination or bullying.
He said: “There are 20,259 people diagnosed with diabetes in Cheshire East who need friends, family, employers and the public to understand how common diabetes is becoming and how serious it can be if people aren’t supported to manage their condition.
“All people should receive enough support to help them manage their diabetes and that’s why services such as the Diabetes UK Careline are so vital.
“Simply knowing you have someone to talk to can make all the difference to help people better manage their diabetes and reduce their risk of developing devastating complications.”
The national charity was aiming to raise £200,000 throughout last week’s awareness week to expand its Careline, which provides information and emotional support to anyone experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, depression and other difficulties.
© 2011 Crewe Chronicle
Edward Interviewed by Love Nantwich
Love Nantwich
Just incase you didn’t know, our Member of Parliament is Edward Timpson, who has been MP for Crewe and Nantwich since the by-election in May 2008, and held onto the seat for the Conservatives at the 2010 General Election.
Edward is a very approachable guy and a real local figure, he can often be seen at events around the town and regularly runs marathons to raise funds for local charities, his last (10th!!) marathon was run in April with his 68-year-old dad for the Crewe and Nantwich branch of Parkinson’s UK. He is also a family man and last time I spoke to him he praised LoveNantwich saying it’s a vital resource for parents, who sometimes struggle to meet up with other mums and dads when they first have a baby. He and his wife Julia went through the same when they first began having children (Julia moved to Nantwich from Kent) – they now have three, Sam (aged 6) and two girls, Elizabeth (aged 4) and Lydia (aged 2 and a leap year baby!) all born at Leighton Hospital.
And best of all, Edward agreed to succumb to the LoveNantwich interview, which I think readers will enjoy – see below:
Tell me about your culinary skills. Greasy spoon or Masterchef potential?
Definitely greasy spoon although in an effort to stay in shape I have recently discovered the delights of grilled fish and throwing any vegetables to hand into the mixer and turning into a soup. I enjoy making the children pancakes on a Saturday morning, but not as much as they enjoy eating them.
Given the choice, what would your final meal be?
Full English breakfast
Any guilty pleasures?
See above plus Caramac bars and watching box sets of US drama series
Your house is on fire and you can only save one item – what would it be?
My family photo album
Who’s the most inspirational person you’ve ever met and why?
Can I say my mum?! She has fostered over 90 children in the last 30 years as well as adopt 2 of my brothers. Growing up in that environment undoubtedly shaped my strong sense of social justice that I carry with me today.
Life changing moment(s)?
The birth of my first child Sam in 2002. Life has never been the same again!
Where’s your favourite place to go in Nantwich?
Sitting inside St Mary’s Church with the sun streaming in through the windows
Where can you find the best cup of tea and cake?
Has to be Chatwins
Nantwich Town or Crewe Alex?
Whichever team I happen to be watching! I’m lucky to have played a few charity games at the Weaver Stadium.
Favourite book as a child?
The Twits by Roald Dahl. I defy any adult to read the first chapter again and not chuckle.
Favourite story to read out loud to your children?
At the moment any Horrid Henry story for the voices and the belly laughs. For a timeless classic Tiggers Can’t Climb Trees by A.A.Milne is hard to beat.
Favourite book as an adult?
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
You’ve £1m to give away to a charity of your choice. Which would it be?
Home-Start – providing support for families with young children. I have seen firsthand the real and positive social impact their volunteers make through intervening early in families struggling to cope. I was happy to offer them my support by becoming their patron and running last year’s London Marathon to raise funds for their work.
If you have any issues you would like to raise with our MP, he will be holding surgeries at his Crewe Constituency Office tomorrow (Friday) between 1pm and 3pm and Nantwich Library on Friday 8th July between 1pm and 3pm. To make an appointment, T: 01270 501725 E: timpsone@parliament.uk
© 2011 Love Nantwich
5 ways to contact Edward Timpson
- By email: timpsone@parliament.uk
- On the web: edwardtimpsonmp.com
- By phone: 01270 501 725
- By post: 30 Victoria Street, Crewe CW1 2JE
- In person: Click here to see surgery times
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