Archive for the ‘economy’ Category
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Ann McKechin MP is encouraging shoppers in Glasgow to buy Fairtrade products during this Fairtrade Fortnight (22rd February – 7th March). Ann welcomed the Labour’s plan to boost funding for the Fairtrade labelling system and urged local shoppers to look for the Fairtrade Mark on food, gifts and other products in ...
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
Ann McKechin MP encourages Glasgow’s motorists to take part in the car scrappage scheme before £2000 discount ends Figures released show that more than three quarters of the budget for the Labour Government’s hugely successful scrappage scheme has been used up by individuals and families boosting UK car sales ...
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Today, 13 Jan, the Labour Government announced it will set up a supermarket ombudsman to enforce the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP). The announcement follows the Competition Commission’s recommendation for a grocery sector body. The code will work to ensure that free and fair trade takes place to ...
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Labour's plans mean millions working hard in low paid jobs will start to receive a pension contribution from their bossAnn McKechin MP welcomed pension changes today, 12 Jan, that will move millions of workers a step closer to getting a workplace pension for the first time.The Labour Government has calculated ...
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
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Glasgow North MP, Ann McKechin is keen to speak to pensioners who may be experiencing problems with their bank, after one of her constituents was charged £65 for being accidentally overdrawn by a mere ...
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
Britain cannot cut its way out of this downturn – we have to invest our way out.
Over the last few months, Labour has taken action to protect savings, make more lending available to people in businesses, save and protect jobs and invest for the future.
This sits in stark ...
Posted in Gordon Brown MP, apprenticeships, benefits, budget, business, campaigning, economy, education, employment, environment, housing, jobs, mortgages, regeneration, tax, tax credits, video | No Comments »
Monday, April 13th, 2009
These are tough times right across the world including here in Glasgow. The Labour Government is committed to preventing a repeat of the mistakes of previous recessions where families and communities were left to cope on their own.
Scottish Labour stands for fairness - and when times are tougher, Labour believes ...
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Friday, April 10th, 2009
It has been a busy time in the run-up to the Easter Recess.
I attended BVT’s School’s Education Road Show at Whiteinch Primary, with my colleague John Park MSP. The Road Show brings engineering to life for school children and with BVT offering the largest private sector apprenticeship scheme in Scotland, ...
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Friday, April 3rd, 2009
Local MP, Ann McKechin, with the Prime Minister on the eve of the G20 summit, where world leaders came together to secure a new global deal on regulation and fiscal stimulus for the world economy.
G20 London summit delivers major progress
Ann McKechin MP welcomed the progress made at this week's London ...
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
Ann McKechin MP condemns Tory opponents on inheritance tax plans
Ann McKechin MP has today challenged Tory MPs on whether they support David Cameron's policy that does nothing for 96 per cent of families in the country.
At a time when individuals and families are trying to make low-income household budgets work ...
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