• Backing Local Pubs
  9th March 2010 - Simon has signed up to CAMRA (Campaign for real ale) charter, pledging that he will; - 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 alcohol misuse Mike Benner, CAMRA’s Chief Executive welcomed Simon Burgess’ support for the Charter, saying: “We are delighted that Simon Burgess has promised to work to promote the interests of beer drinkers and...
  
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• Kevin Maguire backs Simon
  6th March 2010 - Mirror Associate Editor and columnist Kevin Maguire came to Whitehawk to lend Simon a hand on the campaign trail; "it was really good of Kevin to take a day out of his busy schedule to chat to my incredible volunteers over a curry lunch and then to give an entertaining speech on why we must win. He even recorded a video good luck message and stayed on to push leaflets through letterboxes. It so refreshing to have a journalist putting the case for Labour in both the Mirror and on TV, I am really pleased to...
  
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• Residents quiz Foreign Secretary
  4th March 2010 - Simon invited Kemp Town residents to question David Miliband MP, Foreign Secretary, at the Master Mariner in Brighton Marina. "I feel strongly that government ministers should regularly hear directly from voters around the country what their concerns and priorities are. I was pleased to be able to offer that opportunity to some of my potential constituents, it's the kind of experience I want to be able to give to as many Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven residents as possible if they elect me. It was very good of David Miliband to take time out of his busy...
  
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• Des backs BBC 6Music campaign
  3rd March 2010 Local Labour MP Des Turner has joined thousands of people campaigning against BBC proposals to close the BBC 6Music radio station. "BBC 6Music provides a unique service to listeners who want good quality music with no commercials" said Des. "It is something that the licence fee should deliver and must continue." Des has signed an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons asking the BBC to think again: http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=40583&SESSION=903 Des added; "Brighton is a key area for new bands and music which form an important part of our local culture and industry. It's important that new...
  
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• Fairtrade NHS
  28th February 2010 - Co-op backed Labour candidate Simon Burgess, who used to work in the NHS, is urging NHS staff to back 'Fair Medical Trade'. "From surgical equipment to bed linen there are many Fairtrade products that can be ethically purchased by NHS workers and procurement bodies. NHS staff instictively care about others and I have little doubt that with greater awareness of where their supplies come from that will reach beyond patients to those who produce supplies in developing countries. I will lobby health ministers to play their part but it is just as important that this comes...
  
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• Too close to call
  20th February 2010 - An independent poll, conducted by Kindle Research and commissioned by the Argus, has shown that the result of Brighton Kemptown at the general election is too close to call. The polling put Simon Burgess, Labour & Co-op candidate, just two percent ahead of the Conservatives (well within the margin of error). The survey was conducted between February 8th and 14th. The percentages with don't knows and non-voters extracted by UK Polling Report were; Labour & Co-op 38% Conservative 36% Green 13% Lib Dem 11% Simon Burgess said; "This is similar to what I am finding...
  
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• Michael Foot - statements from Gordon Brown and Ray Collins
  Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, commenting on the news that Michael Foot has passed away, said: "Michael Foot was a man of deep principle and passionate idealism and on
  
• For the last ten years the Conservatives have been concealing the truth - Straw
  Jack Straw MP, Labour's Justice Secretary, said: "Lord Ashcroft was initially turned down for a peerage. He was only granted his peerage on the basis that he would return to live in the UK, become ful
  

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