Thank You For Your Support
Thanks to everyone who voted for Celia and for Labour in Hove and Portslade, and Labour across the country. The result in Hove and Portslade was one of the best for Labour in the South East, and we received the least bad swing in the South East. But in politics and in the 'First Past The Post' system, if you...

100% Record on Equality
Celia Barlow MP has recently received congratulations from the leading lesbian, gay and bisexual charity, Stonewall, on her unwavering support on all equality issues. Celia was among a minority of MPs who scored 100%, reflecting her support in every single vote on equality. Ms Barlow said, 'It is of the upmost importance that we strive to improve equality laws in...

Celia welcomes Credit Card Protection
Celia Barlow MP has 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,...

Hove MP Backs Community Pubs
Celia Barlow, Labour MP for Hove and Portslade has today committed to: • Promote the interests of Britain’s pub goers • Champion well-run community pubs • Support the rebalancing alcohol taxation to support beer and pubs • Press for reform of beer tie to deliver a fair deal for consumers • Support the role of well-run pubs as solutions to...

Celia Welcomes More Funding For Local Businesses
Celia Barlow, Labour MP for Hove and Portslade has welcomed new Government funding for Brighton and Hove Council to help local businesses. Brighton and Hove Council will receive nearly £172,000 for 2010/11 under the Local Authority Business Growth Incentive Scheme. The funding from the Department for Communities and Local Government can be used to help small and new businesses...

Celia Commits to Beating Cancer
Celia Barlow MP has backed efforts to beat cancer at a major Cancer Research UK event in Parliament. During the event, the Hove MP discussed the importance of keeping cancer high on the political agenda and Cancer Research UK's new Commit To Beat Cancer campaign. Celia Barlow MP said: "One in three people can expect a...

Action to Improve Rented Homes
Celia Barlow, Labour MP for Hove and Portslade, has welcomed Government action to control the spread of high concentrations of shared rented homes and to tackle unsafe and substandard accommodation run by bad landlords. The Housing Minister, John Healey, announced new powers for local councils to manage the unplanned spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's) in towns and...

Celia Welcomes Young Person's Guarantee
Celia Barlow, MP for Hove and Portslade, has welcomed the official launch of the Government's programme that guarantees young people the offer of a job, training or work experience. The Prime Minister officially launched the 'Young Person's Guarantee' which offers 18-24 year olds who have been unemployed for over six months a job, training, or work experience. The initaitive...

Hove MP Turns Up the Noise on Bowel Cancer
Celia Barlow MP has pledged to turn up the noise on bowel cancer in support of Beating Bowel Cancer's BE LOUD! BE CLEAR! campaign. Bowel cancer is the UK's second biggest cancer killer and the number of lives claimed by the disease in Hove and Portslade is above the national average[1]. Bowel cancer currently claims half of every 100 diagnoses,...

Celia says, 'Labour will maintain support for jobs in Brighton & Hove'
Independent statistics, collated and released by the Labour Party, show unemployment rates in Brighton & Hove today and during the previous UK recession in 1992. The figures highlight the importance of maintaining support for the economy and for those who lose their jobs at this difficult time. In Brighton & Hove the levels of unemployment shown by the figures are:...

Celia Against Sewage
Celia Barlow MP met with representatives from Surfers Against Sewage, the Environment Agency and Southern Water to discuss the challenges posed by Combined Sewage Overflow outlets. These outlets act as an emergency exit for raw sewage and rainwater if a sewage pumping station or treatment works is over capacity. Without them, sewage could end up coming back up our...

Celia supports Brighton and Hove Albion to be Community Club of the Year, 2010
Celia Barlow MP has given her support to the bid by Brighton and Hove Albion to become Community Club of the Year 2010. To support this application, Celia has given her backing to the bid in a letter which you can read below. To Whom it May Concern, I am writing to give my unconditional...

Celia Barlow MP celebrates 5 Year Anniversary of the Fox Hunting Ban
This week marks the 5 year anniversary of the Fox-Hunting Bill receiving Royal Assent, which ended the cruel practice of hunting with dogs. In that time, dozens of prosecutions have been brought under the Act, showing that this ban is making a real difference. Marking the anniversary Celia Barlow MP said, “Five years ago this week, the ban...

Celia Joins Government Minister at Hove YMCA
Celia Barlow MP joined Department for Work and Pensions Minister Jonathan Shaw MP at a special visit to Hove YMCA to talk to the YMCA’s latest recruits. Hove YMCA have recently employed 30 young people through the Future Jobs Fund – a government scheme to give paid work placements and training for 18 to 24 year olds. A further 72...

Celia 'Wears it Pink' to Help Beat Breast Cancer
Celia Barlow MP joined forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to raise awareness for its award winning fundraising event, wear it pink, on Friday 30 October 2009. Celia urging residents, young and old to get their pink outfits on. Schools, colleges and businesses throughout the country were encouraged to wear it pink in support of the Campaign and donate £2...

Don't Write Off People With Autism
Celia Barlow MP is backing the National Autistic Society (NAS) campaign to stop adults with autism being written-off. A new report by NAS reveals that a third of people with the condition currently live without a job and many are forced to rely on family and friends for help. Celia Barlow MP said: “People with autism have a great deal...

Celia Celebrates Community Spirit at Downing Street
Celia Barlow, MP for Hove and Portslade attended a reception at Downing Street with the Prime Minister to celebrate the fantastic community work in Hove and Portslade. Celia invited Alan Sanders, Director of Brighton and Hove Albion in the Community, and Jim May, Chairman of Sussex County Cricket Club, to attend the event as her guests in recognition of...

Celia Celebrates World School Milk Day
Celia Barlow MP attended World Milk Day in Brighton on September 30th, 2009 to help increase the amount of children in the UK who drink milk. World Milk Day is an international event celebrated in over 30 countries around the world coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. Celia commented, ‘Milk is a vital part of...

Celia Backs NSPCC Calls to Make Child Protection A Top Priority
Celia Barlow MP has today added her name to the NSPCC’s campaign calling for child protection to be a priority in the wake of a series of tragic child abuse deaths. Celia has backed the calls for vital child protection reforms alongside continued funding of Childline and the NSPCC Helpline. Signing up to the NSPCC’s six calls Celia...

Celia Supports British Legion Veterans Campaign
Celia has joined the British Legion Campaign to help veterans get the financial help that they deserve. Veteran's are entitled to receive financial assistance towards their council tax payments under the title 'Council Tax Benefit'. Unfortunately nearly half of all pensioners who qualify for Council Tax benefit do not claim, many of whom are put off fom cliaming due to...