http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Stephen Williams MP en-GB Stephen Williams MP http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Stephen Williams MP 2008-07-25T08:02+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000405/stephen_williams_writes_to_first_bus_concerning_terror_charges.html Stephen Williams today sent the following letter to Justin Davies Managing Director of First Bus. 2008-06-16T11:36+01:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000404/post_offices_fall_victim_to_sham_consultation_process__stephen_williams_mp.html News broke today that all 4 Post Offices in Bristol West are going to close. The branches in Wellington Hill West, Derby Road, Alma Vale and Redcliffe had been placed on a "Consultation" list by the Post Office. Today's news comes as a major blow to local residents, many of whom had signed petitions in attempt to save their local branch. 2008-05-29T16:39+01:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000403/stephen_williams_mp_joins_celebrations_for_improved_timetable_for_severn_beach_line.html Stephen Williams, Lib Dem MP for Bristol West, this morning joined campaigners to celebrate the introduction of the new timetable for the Severn Beach line. From today trains will run every 40 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads to Avonmouth. 2008-05-19T13:48+01:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000402/williams__keep_casualty_in_bristol.html Stephen Williams MP has today spoken out against any plans the BBC might have regarding the relocation of the drama series Casualty. The series, which has been filmed in Bristol since it aired for the first time 21 years ago, is under threat as the BBC are undergoing major restructuring. 2008-04-30T14:30+01:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000401/bristol_stands_up_for_zimbabwe.html On Saturday the 26th of April, Bristol residents, supported by Stephen Williams, MP for Bristol West, will be holding a protest march for democracy in Zimbabwe. 2008-04-25T13:36+01:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000400/stephen_williams_mp_supports_the_building_of_new_council_houses.html The building of new council houses is one of the most important challenges facing councils across the country. There is an urgent need for new social housing to provide those who need support with quality accommodation. 2008-04-24T15:27+01:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000399/stephen_williams_encourages_local_consultation_in_ashley.html A London based property company has announced that it plans to consult local residents about the redevelopment of the former Brooks dry cleaning building. Lib Dem councillors Dr Jon Rogers and Shirley Marshall have been approached to recommend suitable alternative uses for the building. 2008-04-07T12:54+01:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000398/stephen_williams_intervenes_decisively_on_cycle_path.html MP Urges Council to Reject Cycle Path Proposals. 2008-04-01T13:47+01:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000395/student_grants_paid_to_prisoners_are_madness__williams.html Responding to today's admission from the Government that prisoners taking courses in jail have been paid loans and grants usually given to help students pay for food and rent, Liberal Democrat Shadow Innovation, Universities and Skills Secretary, Stephen Williams said: 2008-03-26T14:54+00:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000394/5th_anniversary_of_the_iraq_war.html On the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, Bristol West MP Stephen Williams has called for an independent inquiry into the war. He joined Lib Dem MPs and Peers at an event in Old Palace Yard, opposite the Houses of Parliament. It was revealed that the cost of the war so far to British taxpayers has been £6.5billion. Over a hundred British soldiers and service personnel have lost their lives and tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians have been killed. 2008-03-20T14:56+00:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000393/williams_supports_call_for_statue_to_slim.html Stephen Williams MP has lent his support to the campaign for a statue in memory of Field Marshall Slim. The second world war hero of the Burma fight against the Japanese was born in 1891 in Upper Belmont Road, in the Bristol West constituency. He is already commemorated by a statue outside the Ministry of Defence in Whitehall but there is no memorial in Bristol. 2008-03-20T14:49+00:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000392/local_boy_wins_festival_of_science_national_competition_prize.html It's my future: Being Deaf in 2018. 2008-03-19T16:58+00:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000391/bristols_good_causes_lose_out_to_olympics.html Worthy causes in Bristol West will lose out on up to £25 million of lottery funding due to the gaping hole in London Olympics' budget. 2008-03-19T16:19+00:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000389/stephen_williams_mp_speaks_out_to_keep_major_cycle_path_safe.html Stephen Williams MP has spoken out in support of the 'Save the Railway Path' campaign (www.railwaypath.org), which is fighting proposals to run a guided bus route along the Bristol & Bath cycle Path from the city centre to Emerson's Green. 2008-03-13T12:53+00:00 http://www.bristolwest-libdems.org.uk/news/000390/stephen_williams_mp_supports_no_smoking_day_in_bristol_west.html No Smoking Day (12 March) is encouraging smokers in Bristol West to take The Great No Smoking Day Challenge and kick the habit. In its 25th year, No Smoking Day is challenging smokers to quit for a week and take the opportunity to find out about help and support available for when they are ready to stop smoking. 2008-03-11T10:00+00:00