Latest News in Sheffield Central
Paul on BSkyB and phonehacking
"The disgraceful revelations about phone-hacking and News International have dominated the last few weeks at Westminster. Like everyone, I’m appalled by what has emerged and I’ve been contacted by more constituents about...[more]
Paul calls for greater recognition for Sheffield’s 60,000 carers
Paul has teamed up with TV presenter Angela Rippon to support this year’s Carers Week (13-19 June). Paul is an Ambassador for the Sheffield Carers Centre and met Angela Rippon in the House of Commons to pay tribute to...[more]
Paul tables BBC local radio motion in Parliament
Paul has tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament about plans for local BBC Radio stations in Yorkshire to share programmes. The motion expresses concern that the pilot shared afternoon programme involving BBC Radio Sheffield,...[more]
Paul challenges Ministers about rising fuel prices
Paul has slammed Government Ministers for breaking their promise to bring in a fair fuel stabiliser and for failing to reduce fuel duty. In a speech in Parliament Paul talked about the problems that rising fuel prices are causing...[more]
Paul hops aboard the Wybourn Primary Walking Bus
Paul hopped aboard the Wybourn Community Primary School walking bus this week. Paul joined pupils on their walk to school as part of Walk to School Week (16-20th May). Wybourn Community Primary School runs two walking buses which...[more]
Paul meets Save the NHS campaigners
Paul Blomfield recently met campaigners from the 38 degrees website to receive a massive ‘Save the NHS’ petition from them. Nearly 400,000 people across the country have signed the petition calling on the Tory/Lib Dem Government...[more]
Students' future saved as Government U-turns on funding cuts
Fourteen Sheffield Hallam students are celebrating after their £9000 bursaries, which had been scrapped by the Government, have been reinstated thanks to lobbying from Paul Blomfield and Hallam University. Paul met the Design...[more]
