MP for Redcar and Solicitor General

Vera Baird QC

 
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>> 7th May 2008: Cameron demonstrates salesmanship, not substance
Cameron demonstrates salesmanship, not substance -CooperYvette Cooper MP, Labour's Chief Secretary to the Treasury,responding to David Cameron's press conference this morning,said:"David Cameron has failed his first test under increasedscrutiny. Thre...

>> 6th May 2008: Baird backs police authority on CCTV
Responding to a comment reported today by a Metropolitan PoliceOfficer regarding CCTV, Vera Baird QC MP said“I agree with the Cleveland Police Authority – that commentsregarding just one force should not be taken to reflect experiencesnationally....

>> 6th May 2008 - Mo Mowlam Memorial Fund
I am delighted to be able to announce that we are on target toreach the sponsorship needed for the Mo Mowlam memorial. Partly this is due to the fantastic backing I received fromsponsors when I took part in the Redcar Half Marathon, and manyindi...

>> 1st May 2008: Local historian signs off writing career - at 93!
REDCAR's venerable historian, Mrs Vera Robinson MBE,will be signing copies of her latest book in the town's CentralLibrary on Tuesday, May 6 - and announcing the end of her writingcareer on the eve of her 94th birthday.The marvellous lady, honoured b...

>> 29th April 2008: Council Plans new route for road safety concerns
Redcar and Cleveland Council has paid tribute to the work of theBorough's three road safety committees and today urged theirmemberships to come along and have their say in the community-basedforums, Area Committees.The Council has written to each of ...

>> 24th April 2008: Baird backs police authority’s helicopter calls
Redcar MP Vera Baird QC has spoken out to support ClevelandPolice Authority chair Dave McLuckie in his efforts to keep theNorth East’s two police helicopters – one of which is based at theTees Valley airport. She said
“Other police auth...

>> 29th April 2008: Normanby Primary can fly the flag
Green-thinking youngsters at Normanby Primary School have earneda prestigious award for their environmentally-friendly efforts thatcover everything from the creation of a new wildlife habitat toensuring all the lights and computers are switched off i...

>> 29th April 2008: Ormesby Photo Library
Ormesby Library is displaying photographs, maps and drawings ofthe
area, brought in by borrowers, on Thursday, May 1 to show how muchthe
area has changed over the last century.  For more details,contact the
library on 01642 314716....

>> 24th April 2008: Property firm to pay food bills for first time buyers
Click here to read about G2 Redcar teaming up with Tesco to offerfree food for a year to home buyers....

>> 22nd April 2008: Investment in primary schools
REDCAR and Cleveland Council is drawing up spending plans that will bring a multi-million pound revitalisation of the Borough's 45 primary schools. The Primary Strategy for Change sets out the Council's blueprint plans for the next 14 years, with ...

>> 22nd April 2008: Be wary of letter scams
A TRAGIC story and the offer of a massive financial windfall from the legacy of an unknown relative killed in a car crash sounds too good to be true - and it is, warns Redcar and Cleveland Council's Trading Standards officers. The details are in ...

>> 10th April 2008: Vera Baird congratulates Redcar schools on Trust School programme
Today’s announcement from Labour’s Schools Minister Andrew Adonis, confirmed that 115 schools have been accepted on to the Trust School programme, three of which are in Redcar. These are Bydales School, Redcar Community College and Rye Hi...

>> 10th April 2008: Vera Baird praises success of the Education Maintenance Allowance
Praising the scheme, Vera Baird said “Education Maintenance Allowances (EMA’s) are helping more young people in Redcar to continue learning after their GCSEs. It’s really encouraging to see the positive impact EMAs have already had.” The ...

>> 7th April 2008: Vera Baird MP welcomes increase in rates of tax credit
"Claim the tax credits you’re due", says Redcar MP Vera Baird QC.

Yesterday the rates of tax credits were increased and Vera Baird MP is encouraging local low-paid workers to claim, even if they don’t have children.

The Go...

>> 4th April 2008: Baird urges pensioners to apply for Bevin Boys badges
Last year Gordon Brown announced that the government would give badges to former ‘Bevin Boys’ - 18 - 25 years-olds who worked in coal mines rather than serve in the armed forces from 1943 onwards. Some 48,000 men were either selected or volunt...

>> 4th April 2008: Investment in seaside resorts
Vera Baird QC, Labour MP for Redcar, said, “I welcome Labour’s announcement of £45 million for seaside resorts, and I will be working with the council to apply for a grant for Redcar. “This in an opportunity to kickstart investment and rege...

>> 2nd April 2008: Strengthening the schools admissions process
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls today announced draft amendments to the Education and Skills Bill which will help ensure that every parent has a fair chance of getting their child a place at a school of their choice,...

>> 2nd April 2008: Vera welcomes new report addressing violence against women
Solicitor General Vera Baird welcomes a new Government Equalities Office report which charts the progress of the Government’s approach in tackling violence against women, particularly in the last 18 months. The report is published by the Ministe...

>> 1st April 2008: National Concessionary Bus Passes
Vera Baird praised the new scheme.  She said"I urge all pass-holders in Redcar and Cleveland to take advantage of this excellent Government scheme. I remember my mother using her bus pass - she reasoned that it would bea waste not to and so we...

>> 26th March 2008: New Import Centre means 800 jobs
It was announced today that Redcar and Cleveland Council have granted planning permission for a new 1.2 million square foot import centre to be built at the Teesport in Redcar. Redcar MP Vera Baird QC said “Alongside the Department for Transpor...

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