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Jim Sheridan Labour Member of Parliament for Paisley and Renfrewshire North Representing Ralston, Gallowhill, Shortroods, Ferguslie, Linwood, Brookfield, Bridge of Weir, Houston, Bishopton, Langbank, Erskine, Inchinnan & Renfrew |
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Labour MP
joins protest at Hewlett Packard
Jim Sheridan re-elected as MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire
North
Renfrewshire MP welcomes Budget
Jim Sheridan, Labour MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North welcomed the Budget by Chancellor Alistair Darling as the right way to secure economic recovery...(Read More).
Paisley and Renfrewshire
North MP Jim Sheridan has called on the Government and
Parliamentary authorities to allow members of the
National Pensioners Convention to hold a debate in the
Commons Chamber...(Read
More).
Jim Sheridan MP today
welcomed the Labour Government’s agreement with the
credit and store card industry as good news for local
people...(Read More).
Local MP concerned by Tories refusal to commit to Aircraft
Carrier Contract
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Labour MP joins protest at Hewlett Packard
Jim Sheridan re-elected as MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire
North Following a hard fought election, campaign workers from across the political divide attended the count for the Paisley and Renfrewshire seats held at the Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley. From the start it was clear that Labour had successfully fended off the challenges of the other parties to keep both seats. Speaking following the announcement of result Jim Sheridan thanked the Returning Officer, polling clerks and the police for their hard work. Mr Sheridan also said "Tonight's result has demonstrated that Labour are strong in Renfrewshire, the people in Paisley and Renfrewshire North still retain the trust and the confidence in the Labour Party."
Mr Sheridan also challenged the SNP/Lib-Dem administration in Renfrewshire Council to take heed of the nights results and not ignore the views of the public on issues such as school bus cuts and concluded by thanking the people of Paisley and Renfrewshire North for their support and trust and pledged to continue working hard for the constituency.
Renfrewshire MP welcomes Budget Jim Sheridan, Labour MP
for Paisley and Renfrewshire North welcomed the Budget by
Chancellor Alistair Darling as the right way to secure
economic recovery.
Local MP calls for National Pensioners Convention to Debate
in Parliament Paisley and Renfrewshire North MP Jim Sheridan has called on the Government and Parliamentary authorities to allow members of the National Pensioners Convention to hold a debate in the Commons Chamber. The Labour politician called for the move following the successful use of the Parliament by Members of the UK Youth Parliament. Speaking earlier today Mr Sheridan said, “When the UK Youth Parliament convened in the Commons chamber it was a highly successful event and hopefully gave the youngsters and MPs a deeper appreciation of the political process and democracy. It also highlighted the issues of concern to younger people and I feel that the National Pensioners Convention coming to Parliament would afford politicians of all parties a better understanding of the concerns of our older citizens.” The suggestion by the Renfrewshire MP was welcomed by the Leader of the House of Commons, Harriet Harman MP who said, “I thank my hon. Friend for raising this; it is an exceptionally good idea, and I sense a great deal of support for it.”
Labour’s Credit Card Reforms Good News for
Local Consumers say’s Jim Sheridan
Jim Sheridan MP today welcomed the Labour
Government’s agreement with the credit and store card
industry as good news for local people.
The agreement means that, in the future,
consumers’ most expensive debt – like withdrawing cash
on a credit card – will be able to be paid off more
quickly, there will be better repayment plans available
to customers, a ban on credit limit and rate increases
for people at risk of financial difficulty and a right
to 60 days to reject interest rate increases.
Speaking earlier today the Renfrewshire
politician said, “Today’s announcement is an important
step forward for local people’s rights in terms of
managing their own finances, delivered by a Labour
government. It’s estimated that these reforms will save
the average credit card user around £224 a year and
consumers UK-wide well over £300m a year. This is an
important boost to individuals and families coming
through the financial downturn.”
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said “Step by
step, we are reinventing the financial services industry
after the global financial crisis and moving the balance
of power back towards consumers. These new rights will
put an end to the irresponsible lending practices that
people have been most concerned about, and help cut the
cost of borrowing.“
Labour’s consumer Minister Kevin Brennan
said; “This is a big win for consumers and helps to put
them back in the driving seat with their finances. When
we asked the public what changes they wanted to see we
discovered most people did not know the charges worked
this way. They thought it was unfair and confusing, and
they naturally wanted to pay off their most expensive
debts first. This is a fair framework of rights and
rules that makes sure easy and convenient lending for
the majority doesn’t lead to unmanageable debt for the
minority who may be in financial difficulty.“
Local MP concerned by Tories refusal to commit to Aircraft
Carrier Contract Local MP Jim Sheridan has
today expressed concern at the refusal of the Conservatives
to commit to the aircraft carrier contract announced last
year by the current Labour Government. The contract will
give a much needed boost to Clyde shipbuilding and will see
many new jobs created whilst safeguard employment for
existing staff. |
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Paisley
and Renfrewshire North MP has gotten straight back to work
following his re-election this week and today joined workers
from computer giants Hewlett Packard protesting plans to
close the companies Bishopton based manufacturing plant and
transfer the jobs to the Czech Republic.