Latest News | Faisal Rashid MP for Warrington South

Faisal pays visit to Richard Ratcliffe at Iranian Embassy

27th June 2019

Faisal pays visit to Richard Ratcliffe at Iranian Embassy

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Recently I had the privilege of speaking with Richard Ratcliffe outside the Iranian Embassy. Many constituents have been in touch to ask me to visit Richard and show my support for him and his wife, Nazanin. It has been moving to see the level of support he and Nazanin have received over the

26th June 2019

Faisal joins Warrington residents in London for Climate Change protest

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Fantastic to see so many of my constituents who travelled down to London this month for the Climate Change Lobby! It was great to be out there with them fighting on this important issue. The Labour Party led the way in Parliament to declare a climate emergency back in May and the message taken

25th June 2019

Faisal and other local MPs write letter to Minster about the restricted access to NHS treatments.

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I was happy to co-sign this letter with local MPs Helen Jones MP, Derek Twigg MP and Mike Amesbury MP about the restriction of access to NHS treatment in our area. The Minister must reverse his disastrous policies that are preventing patients from getting the treatment they need.

24th June 2019

Warrington and Halton Hospital Trust ‘My Choice’ services controversy

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Last week reports emerged that Warrington and Halton Hospitals Trust have been advertising a price list for operations that were once free on the NHS. Vital procedures such as hip and knee replacements cost up to £18,143, cataracts £2,368 and hernias £7,719, way outside most ordinary people’s

24th June 2019

Warrington Guardian Column | The importance of Trade Unions

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The first meeting of the Trade Union Congress took place back in 1868, just up the road in Manchester, then the engine of the industrial revolution. Those who met that day formed a national and united voice to defend trade unions and fight for the rights of every worker – creating the first

20th June 2019

Faisal delivers letter to Number 10 asking for an end to cuts in children and young people’s services

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I recently delivered a letter to 10 Downing Street calling on the Prime Minister to end cuts to services for children and young people. Despite being the 6th largest economy in the world, 3.7 million of our children currently live in absolute poverty. This is absolutely disgraceful. Councils up

18th June 2019

Faisal challenges Government Minister on Local Council Funding cuts

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On Monday 17th June it was Communities and Local Government Questions. The question I put to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government was “What recent assessment he has made of the effect of changes in the level of Government funding for local authorities on the

18th June 2019

Faisal responds to Warrington Borough Council’s Local Transport Plan Consultation

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Please take your time to read my response to Warrington Borough council’s Fourth Local Transport Plan (LTP4). It is a well thought, logical, comprehensive, meaningful response. To read my full response, (Click here) Faisal Rashid MP – Local Transport Plan (LTP4) Consultation Response

17th June 2019

Faisal responds to Warrington Borough Council’s Local Plan Consultation

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I have tried my best to cover all the issues in draft local plan on behalf of my constituents. It is well thought, logical, comprehensive, meaningful response. It is 24 pages response so take your time. Please read my full response to Warrington Borough Council’s Proposed Submission

Faisal calls on the Government to introduce free bus travel for those under the age of 19

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I am aware that for many people, especially those who are younger, bus services are a lifeline. The Government has stated that it recognises that public transport is of particular importance to young people. Yet, it has no plans to implement a national bus concession for young people. I have

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Faisal pays visit to Richard Ratcliffe at Iranian Embassy