Christopher Pincher Pledges to Fight for Breast Cancer Patients

Christopher Pincher, MP for Tamworth, has pledged to take the fight for improved breast cancer services to Westminster, as he learned on Monday, that UK breast cancer survival rates still lag behind those of other European countries.  During the reception, hosted by Breakthrough Breast Cancer at the Houses of Parliament, Mr Pincher committed to providing a voice for the nearly 48,000 UK women diagnosed each year with the disease.

Christopher Pincher supports NAS campaign to improve special educational needs system for children with autism

Christopher Pincher, MP for Tamworth attended the parliamentary launch of The National Autistic Society’s (NAS) Great Expectations campaign on special educational needs (SEN), which aims to inform and influence the Government’s proposed overhaul of the SEN system.

The launch, held in Parliament on 27^th June, was hosted by MP Steve Brine (Cons. Winchester & Chandler’s Ford). Jane Asher, President of the NAS, spoke at the event about the challenges faced by parents of children with autism in getting even basic educational support. Members of Parliament and Lords were in attendance along with children with autism, parents, carers and principals and other professionals from NAS autism-specific schools.

Website Shows Christopher Pincher as among most ‘cost effective’ MPs

The company, Key Business Insight’s new “Commons Performance Cockpit” tool (http://www.keybusinessinsight.com/MPCompare.aspx) shows Christopher Pincher, Member of Parliament for Tamworth, as among the most cost effective MPs in the entire House of Commons. The Commons Performance Cockpit tool compares an MP’s total cost, including expenses, office, salary, staffing, etc., against their voting record in the Commons, resulting in a “cost per vote” amount.

Reserve Your Seat Today for Annual Trafalgar Day Dinner

Join Tamworth Conservative Association at our annual Dinner on 21st October, 2011 where we are delighted to welcome our guest speaker, Rt. Hon. Dr Liam Fox MP.

Tickets £35

View complete details on our events page here.

Kudos Restaurant Wins Tiffin Cup Nomination for Tamworth

Kudos, the Indian fusion food restaurant on Coleshill Street, Fazeley has won Tamworth’s vote in the first round of the Tiffin Cup.  The competition, run annually by Keith Vaz MP and Michael Fabricant MP, aims to find the best South Asian cuisine in the United Kingdom.  The two MPs invite their colleagues to nominate a restaurant in their constituencies.  Each restaurant is then visited by mystery diners to mark the food, service, atmosphere and decor to find the winner of the Tiffin Cup.  The award is made each year at a prestigious London venue sponsored by the Newby Tea company.  All finalists are invited to attend.

Christopher Pincher Urges Participation in Policing Consultation

Christopher Pincher, Member of Parliament for Tamworth, urges residents to participate in the online survey for front line policing and police priorities. The consultation is part of an inquiry into the new landscape of policing recently launched by the Home Affairs Select Committee to learn what the public think the police should prioritise in the future.

To participate, please visit http://forums.parliament.uk/policing-priorities-poll/

Tamworth MP’s Year 1 “Vital Statistics”

Christopher Pincher, Member of Parliament for Tamworth, has just chalked up his first year in Westminster. Parliamentary statistics, obtained from www.theyworkforyou.com as well as his office, show Mr. Pincher has:

Christopher Pincher Supports Carers’ Week

Member of Parliament for Tamworth, Christopher Pincher, has teamed up with TV presenter Angela Rippon to support this year’s Carers Week (13-19 June) and recognise the contribution made by those people in

Tamworth MP Lobbies Government to try and get Olympic Torch to Town

Christopher Pincher, local Member of Parliament for Tamworth, has written to the Minister responsible for the Olympics urging him to consider Tamworth in the Second Stage of the Olympic Torch Relay.  Currently the ‘Overnight Stops’ of the Olympic Relay have been confirmed but the details are still being discussed.   The closest overnight stops to Tamworth are Derby on Friday 29th June and Birmingham on Saturday 30th June. 

Pincher Urges Residents Facing Energy Bill Increases to Call the Home Heat Helpline

Christopher Pincher MP is urging local people to contact the Home Heat Helpline for free help and advice on their energy bills, after research showed that a up to 19% of the area’s households are missing out on the support to which they are entitled.