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Kate named vice-chair of group

Before the end of the Parliamentary session local Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green was elected the Vice Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on retail.

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Kate slams scrapping of NWDA

Labour MP for Stretford and Urmston Kate Green has today condemned the Tory-Lib Dem decision to scrap the North West Regional Development Agency.

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Kate challenges PM

Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green this week challenged David Cameron at Prime Ministers Questions on cuts to Jobcentre plus staff.

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Kate hits out at VAT rise

Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green has hit out at the decision by the Government to raise VAT in the Budget last week.

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Kate pays tribute to armed forces

Labour MP Kate Green has today payed tribute to our armed forces and veterans ahead of Armed Forces Day on 27th June.

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Kate stands up for children

Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green has been elected vice-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Children. Kate will use this position to stand up for children, young people and their families in Parliament.

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Government announces more cuts

This week the Government announced more cuts – once again showing its harsh approach to public spending.

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