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15th February 2019

Warrington Guardian Column

Mental illness does not discriminate – it can affect anyone regardless of gender, age or ethnicity. One in four adults and one in eight 5 to 19-year olds experience mental illness. Those are stark statistics. Whether brought on by pressure in the workplace, money worries, family

Faisal Rashid MP calls on Lloyds Banking Group to scrap their new tiered overdraft system

Today, I called on Lloyd Banking Group to scrap their new tiered overdraft system in a letter co-signed by 19 of my fellow Labour MPs. The new overdraft system, announced in November 2018 and introduced in January this year, could see customers who go overdrawn by less than £1,250 required to

Faisal Rashid MP’s Response to the BBC’s public consultation on age-related TV licence policy

29th January 2019

FAISAL’S STATEMENT ON EU WITHDRAWAL BILL AMENDMENTS

I want to thank all my constituents who have contacted me recently about Brexit. Despite public division and parliamentary deadlock, I remain committed to representing views on both sides of this debate and working towards an outcome which puts my constituents first. In view of this commitment,

29th January 2019

Faisal welcomes news that Halliwell Jones Stadium is set to host three Rugby League World Cup men’s group games in 2021 and the Physical Disability League World Cup

Faisal Rashid, MP for Warrington South, has welcomed the news that the Halliwell Jones Stadium will host three men’s group games at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup and the entire Physical Disability League World Cup. Faisal had backed Warrington’s bid to host part of the Rugby League

28th January 2019

Local Government at breaking point says Warrington South MP

Faisal Rashid, MP for Warrington South, recently spoke out against cuts to local authority funding during a debate in Westminster. During the debate Faisal paid tribute to the role of local councils, which he said were integral to building vibrant and inclusive communities and vital to

18th January 2019

January 2019 Warrington Guardian Column

The New Year brings a good opportunity to look back on the last 12 months and ahead towards the challenges that 2019 will bring. Over the last year, I have been working hard to keep my commitment to be an accessible MP, holding surgeries, meetings, coffee mornings, street and roving surgeries

18th January 2019

“The future of our country depends upon how well we can equip younger generations to face the challenges ahead” – says Warrington South MP

Faisal Rashid, MP for Warrington South, recently spoke at a debate in Westminster on apprenticeships and skills. During the debate, Faisal said that after 8 years of inadequate Government investment, young people were being poorly prepared for a jobs market that is becoming increasingly

16th January 2019

Faisal’s latest Brexit statement

This evening, myself and MPs from all sides of the House are due to vote on the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal. Ahead of tonight’s historic vote in the House of Commons, I wanted to outline why I will be voting against the Prime Minister’s Deal. I have always accepted and respected the

10th January 2019

BBC Consultation on TV Licence Fee for Over 75’s

“By failing to protect the free TV Licence for over 75s, the Government is shamefully breaking its own 2017 manifesto pledge. “According to Age UK, nearly a third of over 75s are living in poverty or just above the poverty line. If the free over 75s TV licence is scrapped, finding the

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