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Bridget ‘Speaks Out’ against prejudice by signing Holocaust Memorial Day Book of Commitment

Bridget signs HMD bookThis week Houghton and Sunderland South MP, Bridget Phillipson signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, in doing so pledging her commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who died during the Holocaust.

Today, Friday 27th January, will mark the 67th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration and extermination camp which is the site of the largest mass murder in history – and in the weeks running up to the day, the Holocaust Educational Trust placed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, giving MPs the chance to honour those who were persecuted and killed during their Holocaust and encouraging constituents to actively speak out against prejudice and bigotry today.

In signing the Book of Commitment Bridget paid tribute to the extraordinary men and women who having survived the Holocaust, work to educate young people about what they endured, through the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Outreach programme.

In the weeks around Holocaust Memorial Day, thousands of commemorative events will be arranged by schools, faith groups and community organisations across the country, remembering all the victims of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides. This year, people will also be encouraged to take a stand against racism and prejudice today – and to speak out against hatred wherever they encounter it.

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Unemployment Hits New 17 Year High

Job Centre PlusCommenting on the latest unemployment statistics, Bridget Phillipson MP said:

“These figures will only confirm what families in Houghton and Sunderland South, already know – we are facing an unemployment emergency.

“2,772 local people are chasing every job and long term youth unemployment is up 139.3% since the start of the year. While unemployment is currently a universal problem, it is disproportionately affecting young people, which will cause irreparable damage to their future career prospects. The over 50s are suffering too with 60 more people out of work for over six months (up 52%) since January 2011.

“Complacent and out of touch Ministers need to wake up to the jobs crisis they’re responsible for and take urgent action now.” [Read More]

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Bridget Phillipson: Care for those who can’t work

23 January 2012

Last week peers in the House of Lords succeeded where MPs have failed in challenging some of the most punitive aspects of the Government’s Welfare Reform Bill. They won three key victories with amendments protecting 15,000 young disabled people from cuts to the Employment Support Allowance, removed the time limit on contributory ESA payments for [...]

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Bridget Phillipson: “I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”

22 December 2011

Many of us are looking forward to some time off work over Christmas and New Year, but let’s remember those who will have to work through the holiday period. There are local servicemen and women risking their lives on active service in Afghanistan. But let’s not also forget the shop workers, restaurant staff and petrol [...]

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Bridget says, bus deregulation has failed

21 December 2011

Houghton and Sunderland South MP, Bridget Phillipson has said deregulation has failed to deliver the level of service local people deserve, after a report from the Competition Commission slams bus companies for the lack of “head-to-head” competition. The report from the Competition Commission (CC) published today sets out comprehensive measures to ensure that passengers benefit [...]

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Bridget says, Bus company is out of touch with the concerns of local people

6 December 2011

Houghton and Sunderland South MP, Bridget Phillipson has defended plans by Nexus to introduce quality contracts amidst an attack by Go North East on the plans reported by the Sunderland Echo today (6th December 2011). During the summer, over 1000 local people took part in Bridget’s ‘Big Bus Survey’ and are clearly frustrated with the [...]

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67% of local people expect further rises in energy bills in 2012

29 November 2011

An email survey, by Houghton and Sunderland South MP, Bridget Phillipson, has discovered 67 per cent of local people believe their household energy bills will rise further in 2012. The same survey showed that 87 per cent of local people have had to make cut backs to afford their rising energy bill due to 2011. [...]

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Bridget Phillipson MP launches new website

28 November 2011

Houghton and Sunderland South MP, Bridget Phillipson has launched a new website designed to help campaign and engage with constituents and supporters better through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and email. Bridget said:

 “Today I have officially launched my new website. It will help constituents stay informed about my work as an MP and the campaigns I [...]

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Bridget Phillipson: Baby Orla arrives

23 November 2011

Since the last column, life has changed considerably in my household. As many of you know, our baby daughter Orla was born five weeks ago. My husband and I have been touched by the kind wishes and congratulations. Orla has already sampled train travel so that I could take part in the Home Affairs Select [...]

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Bridget Phillipson: I want the sale of Northern Rock to be a success

23 November 2011

The government announced this week that Northern Rock will be sold to Virgin Money. It was the right decision to take Northern Rock into public ownership in 2008 and the decision to now sell at least ends the uncertainty the staff have faced about their future. However, serious questions remain about the timing and the [...]

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