Brian Binley MP for Northampton South has slammed the Borough Council’s response to his freedom of information request to make the Legal & General agreement public.
95% of the 143 page document was redacted and the details unable to be published under the freedom of information act.
Brian said: “It is a complete waste of everybody’s time. I don’t know why they bothered to send me the document in this manner and I am angry.”
Brian continued: “It just goes to show how much they really care about the future of our town. I have continually called for the agreement to be made public so the whole town can benefit.”
“They have treated both me and the people of Northampton with complete contempt. They are saying that’s what we think of you sunshine.”
Brian has now written to the Chief Executive of the Borough Council, David Kennedy, to ask why so much of the document was redacted and why it was sent out to him in that way.
Brian said: “I am hopeful that he will respond in a more respectful manner than the freedom of information request, so that the development of the whole town can move forward as quickly as possible.”
Thursday, 24 June 2010
What has Labour done for Northampton South?
Brian Binley MP for Northampton South has blamed the previous Labour Government for increasing unemployment in Northampton South, during the opposition day debate on Government support for industry in the House of Commons on Wednesday (16th June 2010).
Brian questioned Jack Dromey MP; husband of Harriett Harman the acting Labour Leader, during his maiden speech to ask what he thought Labour had done for the people of Northampton South.
Brian said: “When Labour came to office, Northampton was 440th in the long list of areas of low unemployment. We rose to 132nd in that list under Labour.”
Brian was also criticised the former Deputy General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union’s maiden speech for not following the usual protocol for such an occasion.
Brian said: “During a maiden speech, the Member of Parliament usually will say a little about the work of their predecessor, explain to the House what their constituency is like and outline their plans for this Parliament.”
“Instead of doing this Mr Dromey decided he would simply attack the Conservative Government under Lady Thatcher. I found this simply unacceptable and believed that it was necessary to robustly question him on what he thought the previous Labour Government had done for the people of Northampton.”
“It is clear to me that Labour’s legacy for our children and grandchildren is one of high unemployment for the people of Northampton.”
Brian questioned Jack Dromey MP; husband of Harriett Harman the acting Labour Leader, during his maiden speech to ask what he thought Labour had done for the people of Northampton South.
Brian said: “When Labour came to office, Northampton was 440th in the long list of areas of low unemployment. We rose to 132nd in that list under Labour.”
Brian was also criticised the former Deputy General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union’s maiden speech for not following the usual protocol for such an occasion.
Brian said: “During a maiden speech, the Member of Parliament usually will say a little about the work of their predecessor, explain to the House what their constituency is like and outline their plans for this Parliament.”
“Instead of doing this Mr Dromey decided he would simply attack the Conservative Government under Lady Thatcher. I found this simply unacceptable and believed that it was necessary to robustly question him on what he thought the previous Labour Government had done for the people of Northampton.”
“It is clear to me that Labour’s legacy for our children and grandchildren is one of high unemployment for the people of Northampton.”
Budget for business
Brian Binley MP for Northampton South has claimed that the coalition’s emergency budget will clean up the mess left by the previous Labour Government and show that Britain is back in business.
Brian particularly welcomed the budget as good for business after cuts in corporation tax; tax for small business and a higher threshold for employers National Insurance payments were announced.
Brian said: “This budget shows that Britain is open for business. I welcome the measures announced which are of particular help to the SME sector.”
“They are the lifeblood of our economy and of particular importance to Northampton, where 94% of people work in the wealth producing sector.”
Brian also welcomed the Government’s responsible and honest approach to tackling the record deficit left by the previous Labour Government.
Brian said: “My grandmother would have told us all that there are only two ways to get out of debt, by earning more and spending less, and that is what this country has to face up to.”
“The Labour Government has simply borrowed too much money and we are now paying the price for their irresponsible borrowing. It always happens.”
Brian particularly welcomed the budget as good for business after cuts in corporation tax; tax for small business and a higher threshold for employers National Insurance payments were announced.
Brian said: “This budget shows that Britain is open for business. I welcome the measures announced which are of particular help to the SME sector.”
“They are the lifeblood of our economy and of particular importance to Northampton, where 94% of people work in the wealth producing sector.”
Brian also welcomed the Government’s responsible and honest approach to tackling the record deficit left by the previous Labour Government.
Brian said: “My grandmother would have told us all that there are only two ways to get out of debt, by earning more and spending less, and that is what this country has to face up to.”
“The Labour Government has simply borrowed too much money and we are now paying the price for their irresponsible borrowing. It always happens.”
Thursday, 3 June 2010
A45 Letter gets action
Brian Binley MP for Northampton South has received assurances from the Highways Agency that work on the A45 will be started by the end of July.
Brian was left frustrated when the Highways Agency did not follow through on its intentions to start work during the spring. In his letter to the Regional Director Brian asked for an explanation to why this did not happen and again asked for a date when they expected work to commence.
Brian said: “I am angry, given the strength of public feeling that the Highways Agency did not start work on time. I find this unacceptable.”
“I am concerned that with each day that passes where a fence is not erected that young people’s lives are being put at risk.”
“I therefore phoned the agency and expressed my concern.”
“The Highways Agency responded to my concerns and stated in a letter to me that they were intending to carry out surveying work on the 7th June and it expected the erection of the fence to start at the end of July.”
“I will continue to monitor the situation and hold them to their promises.”
Brian concluded: “Although I am obviously disappointed that work has not started earlier, I welcome the Highways Agency’s response.”
“I hope that they recognise the strength of public feeling and follow through on their promise to start work before the end of July if not sooner.”
Brian was left frustrated when the Highways Agency did not follow through on its intentions to start work during the spring. In his letter to the Regional Director Brian asked for an explanation to why this did not happen and again asked for a date when they expected work to commence.
Brian said: “I am angry, given the strength of public feeling that the Highways Agency did not start work on time. I find this unacceptable.”
“I am concerned that with each day that passes where a fence is not erected that young people’s lives are being put at risk.”
“I therefore phoned the agency and expressed my concern.”
“The Highways Agency responded to my concerns and stated in a letter to me that they were intending to carry out surveying work on the 7th June and it expected the erection of the fence to start at the end of July.”
“I will continue to monitor the situation and hold them to their promises.”
Brian concluded: “Although I am obviously disappointed that work has not started earlier, I welcome the Highways Agency’s response.”
“I hope that they recognise the strength of public feeling and follow through on their promise to start work before the end of July if not sooner.”
MP adds voice to Capital Gains Tax concerns
Brian Binley MP for Northampton South and Treasurer of the 1922 Committee Executive has written to the Exchequer’s Secretary David Gauke MP to express his concern about the Governments plans for increasing Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
In his letter, Brian called for the government to implement a policy which allows people to invest in their own future and to be able to hand on the fruits of their Labour to their children and grandchildren.
Brian also stressed the importance of encouraging investment in Britain. Brian said: “We need to show that Britain is open for business and for investment. Under current proposals I am fearful that the rise in capital gains tax will simply drive investment away from Britain.”
Brian also stated that historically rises in Capital Gains tax did not always mean an increase in revenue. Both the U.K. and the U.S.A. had previously increased CGT and seen decreases in revenue and there are many other examples.
Brian said: “My major concern is that we are driving entrepreneurs, businesses and investment away from this country. We want to see a recovery based on a private sector revival, adding to our creativity and improving our balance of payments. I am fearful that this may not happen with the increase in CGT.”
“It would be an odd decision for the new government to more than double Labour’s level of CGT not least because it would harm those who are prudent and save for their future and for the well being of their children and grandchildren. Many of my good Conservative supporters are finding that totally unacceptable.”
In his letter, Brian called for the government to implement a policy which allows people to invest in their own future and to be able to hand on the fruits of their Labour to their children and grandchildren.
Brian also stressed the importance of encouraging investment in Britain. Brian said: “We need to show that Britain is open for business and for investment. Under current proposals I am fearful that the rise in capital gains tax will simply drive investment away from Britain.”
Brian also stated that historically rises in Capital Gains tax did not always mean an increase in revenue. Both the U.K. and the U.S.A. had previously increased CGT and seen decreases in revenue and there are many other examples.
Brian said: “My major concern is that we are driving entrepreneurs, businesses and investment away from this country. We want to see a recovery based on a private sector revival, adding to our creativity and improving our balance of payments. I am fearful that this may not happen with the increase in CGT.”
“It would be an odd decision for the new government to more than double Labour’s level of CGT not least because it would harm those who are prudent and save for their future and for the well being of their children and grandchildren. Many of my good Conservative supporters are finding that totally unacceptable.”
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