Michael Connarty
Labour Member of UK Parliament - Linlithgow and East Falkirk Constituency
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Michael Connarty Campaigns On Issues Faced By People With Sight Loss.
Added on March 17, 2010
Michael Connarty MP and blind campaigners join up on issues faced by people with sight loss and is pictured with RNIB Parliamentary Officer John Dickinson-Lilley....
Michael Connarty Switches On To Climate Change.
Added on March 16, 2010
Michael Connarty MP switches on to climate change by switching off for the WWF initiative "Earth Hour"...
Michael Connarty Pledges Support For Nature
Added on March 16, 2010
Michael Connarty MP pledges his support for the RSPB campaign to urge all Parliamentarians to consider the natural world when making decisions about the economy....
Michael Connarty Visits Longannet Power Station.
Added on March 16, 2010
Michael Connarty MP visited Longannet Power Station to see at first hand the futuristic carbon capture technology installed at the Kincardine Plant....
MICHAEL CONNARTY SUPPORTS FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
Added on March 09, 2010
Michael Connarty shows his support for fairtrade fortnight by visiting well run events in his Constituency....
Michael Connarty Commits To Beat Cancer Campaign
Added on February 25, 2010
Michael signs up to Cancer Research UK campaign to make Cancer prevention and treatment a priority for the next Parliament....
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Michael Connarty MP Urges support for Vulture Funds Bill
Added on February 17, 2010
Michael Connarty MP Urges support for Vulture Funds Bill...
Michael Connarty sponsors Bill to highlight modern day Slavery
Added on February 17, 2010
Michael Connarty sponsors Bill to highlight modern day Slavery...
Michael Connarty MP thanked for pledging to “Do his bit” for British Armed Forces
Added on February 08, 2010
Local MP Michael Connarty has been thanked for pledging to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family....
Jazz Loving MP Fights For Linlithgow Jazz Club.
Added on January 14, 2010
Linlithgow MP Michael Connarty is supporting his local jazz club as West Lothian Council propose to increase their charges four fold to hire the newly refurbished Linlithgow Burgh Halls....
Michael Connarty MP Remembrance Day Tribute
Added on November 11, 2009
Michael Connarty MP Remembrance Day Tribute...
KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS IN WEST LOTHIAN
Added on November 11, 2009
KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS IN WEST LOTHIAN...
STATEMENT BY MICHAEL CONNARTY MP FOR LINLITHGOW & EAST FALKIRK CONSTITUENCY
Added on November 03, 2009
STATEMENT BY MICHAEL CONNARTY MP FOR LINLITHGOW & EAST FALKIRK CONSTITUENCY...
MP CONNARTY BATTLES FOR PROPER PAY FOR INTERNS WHO WORK FOR MP’S
Added on October 23, 2009
MP CONNARTY BATTLES FOR PROPER PAY FOR INTERNS WHO WORK FOR MP’S...
BANKS USING HOME REPORTS CARTELS TO RIP OFF MORTGAGE CUSTOMERS
Added on October 21, 2009
BANKS USING HOME REPORTS CARTELS TO RIP OFF MORTGAGE CUSTOMERS...
MICHAEL CONNARTY BACKS FOOD STANDARDS SALT REDUCTION CAMPAIGN
Added on October 13, 2009
MICHAEL CONNARTY BACKS FOOD STANDARDS SALT REDUCTION CAMPAIGN ...
MP SUPPORTS C.W UNION CAMPAIGN TO OUTLAW LOW LEVEL LETTERBOXES
Added on October 13, 2009
MP SUPPORTS C.W UNION CAMPAIGN TO OUTLAW LOW LEVEL LETTERBOXES...
MP WELCOMES AMAZON RAINFOREST PROTECTION VICTORY
Added on October 13, 2009
MP WELCOMES AMAZON RAINFOREST PROTECTION VICTORY...
LOCAL MP WELCOMES JOB CENTRE PLUS INITIATIVES
Added on October 08, 2009
LOCAL MP WELCOMES JOB CENTRE PLUS INITIATIVES...
MP WELCOMES NEW GRANT FOR MUMS –TO-BE
Added on October 08, 2009
MP WELCOMES NEW GRANT FOR MUMS –TO-BE...
MICHAEL CONNARTY CAMPAIGNS FOR MOBILE PHONE CUSTOMERS
Added on October 08, 2009
MICHAEL CONNARTY CAMPAIGNS FOR MOBILE PHONE CUSTOMERS...
LINLITHGOW RAILWAY STATION ADDS INFORMATIVE LOCAL CYCLE ROUTE INFORMATION BOARD
Added on October 01, 2009
LINLITHGOW RAILWAY STATION ADDS INFORMATIVE LOCAL CYCLE ROUTE INFORMATION BOARD...
MP MICHAEL CONNARTY SUPPORTS POSITIVE PROTECTION FOR ANIMALS
Added on September 28, 2009
MP MICHAEL CONNARTY SUPPORTS POSITIVE PROTECTION FOR ANIMALS ...
£1,180 Tax Credit overpayment written off for constituent
Added on September 22, 2009
Local MP, Michael Connarty has again succeeded in having a constituent’s incorrect Tax Credit demand withdrawn following a protracted correspondence with the Tax Credit Office....
West Lothian Credit Union Forum visit
Added on September 22, 2009
Michael Connarty MP visits West Lothian Credit Union Forum based in Bathgate...
Anti-Poverty Campaigner joins up with local MP Michael Connarty
Added on September 06, 2009
Harry Cartmill, current Chairperson of the UK Coalition Against Poverty, has been recruited by Linlithgow and East Falkirk MP, Michael Connarty, as part of his constituency based Parliamentary staff. Harry lives in the constituency....
Angry Constituent writes on the Release of the Convicted Lybian Bomber
Added on August 26, 2009
Michael receives letter from angry Bathgate constituent stating the following. "Can we ask The Scottish Government to visit each one of the families who lost someone in the Lockerbie Bombing?...
Michael wins financial Support for Bathgate Grandmother
Added on August 26, 2009
All too often grand-parents are left to care for their grand-children when problems occur. This can place great financial burdens on the grand-parent - but it does not have to be like that....
Thanks Michael, say Postal Workers
Added on August 19, 2009
Michael Connarty MP has been the Organising Secretary of the Liaison Group of MPs for the Postal and Telecom Workers for over 10 years in the UK Parliament. The work done by Michael to successfully oppose the privatisation of Royal Mail has been recognised by Michael’s local Branch of the Postal workers Union, the CWU in a letter from the Lothians & Central Scotland branch....
MP Visits Local Falkirk CHILDREN 1st Service
Added on August 19, 2009
Michael Connarty MP visited his local Family Group Conference Service in Falkirk, run by leading Scottish child welfare charity CHILDREN 1st. Michael said he was very impressed by the work carried out by CHILDREN 1st through their Family Group Conference service in Falkirk following a recent visit to their Falkirk office....
MSP visits Bo'ness
Added on August 12, 2009
Iain Gray MSP, the Leader of Labour in the Scottish Parliament visited Bo'ness today with Michael Connarty MP and Cathy Peattie MSP. ...
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Alexander Dennis visit in Falkirk
Added on August 12, 2009
Michael Connarty MP, Cathy Peattie MSP, Iain Gray MSP & local Falkirk Councillors visited Alexander Dennis this week....
West Lothian Town Centres Snubbed
Added on August 11, 2009
Local politicians Mary Mulligan MSP and Michael Connarty MP have expressed their dissapointment with the Scottish Government after West Lothian failed to get a single penny from the first round of awards from the Town Centre Regeneration Fund....
Linlithgow Trains Forum
Added on August 03, 2009
Connarty urges Linlithgow Train users to speak out. Linlithgow MP Michael Connarty is urging local train users to have their say about Linlithgow’s train services at an open meeting in September....
MP urges Miners to claim under new scheme
Added on July 14, 2009
Michael Connarty MP today welcomed an announcement that from this week thousands of coal miners who worked in the pits in the 1970’s and early 1980’s suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee, sometimes referred to as “miners’ kneeâ€, will be able claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB)....
Green Bus Fund would help Falkirk Jobs
Added on July 07, 2009
Michael Connarty MP has today backed calls from Alexander Dennis Chief Executive Colin Robertson and Scottish Labour’s Iain Gray MSP calling on the Scottish Government to follow the lead of the UK Government by setting up a fund to support new hybrid buses such as those built in Falkirk....
Loss of 38 bus service in Philipstoun and Springfield
Added on July 06, 2009
Linlithgow MP Michael Connarty today slammed the latest round of cuts to bus services affecting West Lothian. Today 6 July sees the end of the 38 bus stopping in Springfield and Philipstoun – meaning huge problems for local residents trying to get to Edinburgh and other local destinations....
Forth Crossing leaves questions for Bo’ness and Linlithgow
Added on July 05, 2009
Local MP Michael Connarty has welcomed Transport Scotland's latest report last week following on from their recent consultations on the new Forth crossing. But the MP who represents Linlithgow and Bo’ness areas is raising concerns for local roads in the area – which could see huge distruption for residents on Newton, Philipstoun, Champany and ultimately Bo’ness and Linlithgow....
Connarty co-sponsors Bill on Dangerous Dogs
Added on July 01, 2009
Michael Connarty is today(1/7/09) co-sponsoring a bill in Parliament to help protect Postmen and women, telephone engineers, meter readers, district nurses, utility workers home care and social workers among others, who run the risk of being attacked by dogs when entering people's gardens as part of their job....
Whitburn - Blackridge, Westrigg & Westcraigs Gala Days
Added on June 28, 2009
Michael Connarty MP attended two Gala Days this weekend and had great fun at both....
Armadale & Grangemouth Gala Days
Added on June 20, 2009
Michael Connarty MP was delighted to attend two Gala Days today - one in Armadale then one in Grangemouth....
Russell Europe
Added on June 19, 2009
Michael Connarty MP met with Eric Harton one of the American Directors from Russell Europe on Friday(19th), together with Sarah Sher their Human resources Director....
Fears over St John’s Hospital
Added on June 18, 2009
West Lothian MP Michael Connarty was shocked today to read reports of health concerns raised by junior doctors at St John’s Hospital....
Torphicen Gala Day
Added on June 13, 2009
The 2009 Torphichen Gala Day was a marvellous success , as was the Torphichen Civic Week running up to the Gala Day itself, and local MP Michael Connarty hopes local people continue to support the events as it is a superb example of a small community sustaining a tradition that now stretches back more than 100 years in Torphichen....
Grangemouth 'Big Fit' walk
Added on June 12, 2009
Michael Connarty MP met with staff and enthusisasts from the Grangemouth Sports Centre after they had taken part in the 'Big Fit Walk' on Friday....
Summer Alert on skin cancer
Added on June 11, 2009
Michael Connarty MP today warned local 18-30s about the dangers of burning in the sun after learning more about sun safety from experts at Cancer Research UK....
MP calls for greater recognition for carers
Added on June 08, 2009
Michael Connarty teamed up with TV and radio presenter Jonathan Dimbleby to support this year’s Carers Week (8-14 June) and celebrate the contribution made by people in West Lothian, East Falkirk and throughout the UK who provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled....
Future Jobs Fund to come to West Lothian
Added on June 06, 2009
West Lothian MP Michael Connarty has today welcomed the decision by West Lothian Council to access the new UK Government ‘Future Jobs Fund’ which allows councils to bid for their share of a £1Billion pot of money to help create jobs for the long-term unemployed and those aged between 18-25....
Armadale Community Centre Assoc - AGM
Added on June 04, 2009
Michael Connarty MP last night attended the AGM of the Armadale Community Centre Association AGM – and was very impressed by the first showing of a DVD produced by the young people of the area to raise the awareness of the misery of drugs use....
Connarty welcomes INEOS £7.6M grant
Added on June 02, 2009
Local MP Michael Connarty welcomed the £7.6M RSA grant to INEOS announced today....
Bathgate Regal Theatre screening for Rock Trust
Added on May 28, 2009
Michael Connarty MP today attended the screening in the Regal Theatre, Bathgate by the Rock Trust's Social Networks Group....
Keep the Post Public - STUC rally
Added on May 28, 2009
Michael Connarty MP, Secretary to the Postal Workers CWU Group of MPs warned of the danger of the ‘political suicide note’ that was contained in the Royal Mail Bill which had been tabled in The House of Commons on the 20th may 2009....
Connarty brings Grangemouth & China closer together
Added on May 08, 2009
Michael Connarty MP brought the China-UK Business Council face to face to with Grangemouth’s chemical industries to strengthen business links and discuss opportunities for trade between Grangemouth and China....
Connarty hails tips victory for staff
Added on May 06, 2009
Michael Connarty MP has today welcomed the announcement from the UK Government that tips to restaurant staff will no longer be allowed to count as wages from October....
Bathgate train car park to close - Connarty concerned
Added on April 29, 2009
Michael Connarty MP, Mary Mulligan MSP & Cllr John McGinty have today spoken of their concerns over the sudden announcement of the closure of the Bathgate train station car park from the 11th May....
Boost for 20,170 pensioners in Linlithgow & East Falkirk
Added on April 22, 2009
20,170 pensioners in the Linlithgow & East Falkirk constituency got a boost from the Chancellor today. Winter Fuel payments have increased again to £250 for over 60's and £400 for over 80's....
Mobile Phones charges to drop in Europe
Added on April 21, 2009
Scotland’s MEPs will today debate a plan to cut mobile phone charges in Europe. If adopted, the plans will mean an end to mobile-phone rip offs when Scots go on holiday....
Armadale Housing Problems - MP, MSP & Cllr visit residents
Added on April 17, 2009
Armadale MSP Mary Mulligan, Armadale MP Michael Connarty and Armadale Councillor Jim Dixon met with local residents from the Mayfield area in Armadale on Friday 17 April 2009....
Connarty campaigns in Greenrigg
Added on April 15, 2009
Michael Connarty was in Greenrigg today - campaigning on local issues....
Connarty urges voter registration ahead of EURO elections
Added on April 12, 2009
If you have moved house since last autumn, you need to make sure you update your details with your Electoral Registration Officer by Tuesday 19 May if you want to vote on 4 June in the European Elections....
Bowhouse Primary School Grangemouth Fairtrade Fashion Show
Added on April 02, 2009
Fairtrade Fashion Show at Bowhouse Primary School...
Linlithgow School praised for winning quiz by Connarty
Added on March 26, 2009
Linlithgow MP Michael Connarty attended the West Lothian schools Euro Quiz - and came away deeply impressed with the intelligence and knowledge of pupils across the 16 West Lothian schools that took part....
Connarty backs living wage for NHS staff
Added on March 22, 2009
Michael Connarty MP is calling on the SNP Government to introduce a living wage for all NHS workers of at least £7 per hour. This is something he believes ministers could do now to help hard-working families and boost the economy....
Connarty Votes to support Young People
Added on March 20, 2009
Linlithgow MP Michael Connarty has spoken out and voted to let the UK Youth Parliament use the House of Commons Chamber for debating....
Falkirk pupils in Euro Quiz
Added on March 13, 2009
Falkirk Primary Schools were praised this week by Local MP Michael Connarty....
Antonine Wall boost for Bo'ness & Falkirk
Added on March 10, 2009
Michael Connarty was at the official launch today for the World Heritage Site of the Antonine Wall...
Connarty calls for better treatment for people with asbestos related lung cancer
Added on March 03, 2009
Linlithgow and Falkirk East MP, Michael Connarty joined the British Lung Foundation and others at the House of Commons recently to mark the fourth Action Mesothelioma Day campaign to raise awareness of the asbestos-related lung cancer mesothelioma and call for better standards of care and treatment for people affected by the disease....
MICHAEL CONNARTY MP URGES LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS TO ENTER NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION, MAKE IT HAPPY
Added on February 25, 2009
MPs and e-skills UK have launched the third year of their UK-wide technology challenge for primary school students aged 9 to 11. The competition is initiated by the Parliamentary Information Technology Committee (PITCOM) and is organised by e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology....
Boghall Deserves a Healthy Solution
Added on February 18, 2009
Local Politicians campaign for better use of Boghall Health clinic. Bathgate MP Michael Connarty, MSP Mary Mulligan and Cllr John McGinty are joining forces to demand better health services for Boghall...
Fair Tips Campaign
Added on February 11, 2009
Speaking at a final UNITE rally outside Westminster at 11am this morning with waiters and waitresses demanding a close in the tipping loophole, Michael Connarty MP said:...
Grangemouth Ports - Fighting for jobs
Added on February 08, 2009
FORTH Ports is fighting SNP Government proposals which could threaten the future of local industry. The company, which operates the country's largest container facility at Grangemouth, has hit out at plans to bring another international container terminal to the east coast of Scotland. It believes the scheme it could have a knock-on effect for vital projects like the proposed Grangemouth Freight Hub....
Whitburn & Fauldhouse Bus Wins partial Reprieve
Added on February 07, 2009
Local West Lothian politicians have hailed the partial reprieve of the X33 bus by First Bus....
Linlithgow Bridge - Connarty Welcomes Post Office Pilot Scheme
Added on January 29, 2009
Michael Connarty MP gave a warm welcome to the "Post Office Essentials" store in Linlithgow bridge that is in the local Spar Store....
Connarty at opening of Evans Easyspace in Bathgate
Added on January 27, 2009
Mary Mulligan and Michael Connarty were delighted to attend the Official Opening of the premises for new small businesses in West Lothian....
Whitburn Bus Campaign to save X33
Added on January 23, 2009
Michael Connarty MP and Mary Mulligan MSP were in Whitburn at 7am this morning fighting to save the X33 commuter bus. The service is to be suddenly withdrawn from the 9th February to the fury and astonishment of local commuters who have turned to Michael and Mary with letters, emails and phonecalls in the last few days....
Connarty Welcomes moves to end 0870 and 0845 call charges
Added on January 21, 2009
Michael Connarty MP today gave a cautious welcome to BT's news that its 14 million customers on calling plans in the UK can now avoid paying for 0870 & 0845 numbers....
Connarty Welcomes Secretary of State to Grangemouth
Added on January 16, 2009
Michael Connarty MP invited the new Secretary of State for Scotland, Jim Murphy MP, to visit the INEOS plant in Grangemouth....
Boghall Senior citizens celebrate POCA Victory
Added on January 16, 2009
Michael Connarty MP today visited the Norvell Lodge supported and sheltered housing complex in Boghall, to celebrate victory in keeping the Post Office Card Account....
MP & MSP demand 'better buses for West Lothian'
Added on January 08, 2009
Michael Connarty MP and Mary Mulligan MSP were today campaigning at Linithgow bus depot for the regulation of the bus industry to improve bus services in West Lothian....
GAZA: 100 Parliamentarians call for a halt
Added on January 08, 2009
Linlithgow and East Falkirk MP Michael Connarty, has joined more than 100 all-party Parliamentarians that have so far signed a statement demanding an end to the military action in Gaza....
Disability West Lothian AGM at Donaldson's Linlithgow
Added on November 28, 2008
Michael Connarty MP joined with staff, supporters & friends at Donaldson's School for the 2008 Awards ceremony....
Michael Connarty
Labour Member of UK Parliament - Linlithgow and East Falkirk Constituency
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