Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Life expectancy figures a cause for concern!
Paul Rowen, MP for Rochdale has spoke of his concern after figures revealed that part of Rochdale has one of the lowest life expectancies in the country. The old Ward of Central and Falinge hit the headlines recently for the wrong reasons.
1 Aug 2006
Metrolink welcomed - but a missed opportunity?
Speaking about the announcement on Metrolink expansion, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Rochdale Paul Rowen said:
1 Aug 2006
Rochdale's Environment supremo demands investigation!
Cllr. Wera Hobhouse, Rochdale Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability has demanded an investigation after the River Spodden was polluted over the weekend. The Environment Agency are currently investigating the cause of the pollution. An Ecologist is expected today and the source is not known and all the drains are being checked.
1 Aug 2006
Senior Councillor calls for Mela to be postponed!
Senior Liberal Democrat Councillor, Mohammad Sharif has expressed his concern regrading the insensitivity of the date of the Mela to be held at Springfield Park next week.
1 Aug 2006
Rochdale MP slams epithelium decision!
Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen has slammed the recommendation of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to withdraw a vital drug in the fight against mesothelioma. Alimta can extend and improve the quality of mesothelioma sufferers lives, Mesothelioma is a form of cancer and is caused by exposure to asbestos. The reason for the refusal of NICE is purely financial and has led to widespread condemnation.
1 Aug 2006
Rochdale MP welcomes Minister's comments.
Rochdale MP, Paul Rowen has raised some of the most pressing health issues in Greater Manchester during a meeting with Health Minister - Rosie Winterton. Paul was joined by 4 other Greater Manchester MP's - Michael Meacher MP, Jim Dobbin MP, David Chaytor MP and Dayid Heyes MP in a session to raise critical health issues in Greater Manchester. The meeting also had the new Head of the North-West Strategic Health Authority - Mike Fararr CBE, who takes over on July 1st.
1 Aug 2006