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Worsley MP welcomes increase in number of successful apprenticeships30 April 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has welcomed the news that more young people in Salford are successfully completing apprenticeships.
Worsley MP welcomes St Mary’s students to Parliament28 April 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley recently welcomed a group of A-Level law students from St Mary’s Sixth Form Centre in Astley to Parliament.
Worsley MP shares local views on Social Care at Westminster28 April 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley this week shared views from Worsley people on social care issues with the General Social Care Council (GSCC) at a meeting in Westminster.
Barbara pays tribute to Rose Woods 25 April 2008
Barbara Keeley MP attended an event in Atherton to mark the retirement of Rose Woods, who is leaving Atherton Pre School Day Care after 39 years.
Barbara takes jailed United fans’ plight to Parliament8 April 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has taken up in Parliament the campaign to free the four Manchester United fans imprisoned in Italy.
Government pledges cash for new play areas 8 April 2008
New play areas are to be developed as part of a £235 million Government investment programme to make public spaces more child-friendly. Barbara meets Ed Balls to discuss the scheme.
Barbara joins service of support for innocent victims in Tibet8 April 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley joined MPs, Tibetan exiles and representatives of the Tibet Society in a service of support outside Westminster Abbey for innocent victims in Tibet.
Barbara welcomes census victory for carers8 April 2008
Barbara Keeley has welcomed confirmation from the Government that questions on carers will be included in the 2011 census.
Barbara hails extension of cancer screening 8 April 2008
Barbara Keeley MP recently welcomed the extension of screening for cervical cancer. Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, Barbara reminded MPs that cervical screening can save around 4,500 lives a year.
Barbara meets Northern Rail to discuss Walkden Station7 April 2008
Barbara Keeley MP meets Heidi Mottram, Managing Director of Northern Rail to discuss improvements to Walkden Station
Barbara Keeley MP pays her respects to Michael Todd, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police19 March 2008
"Michael Todd was an excellent Chief Constable for Greater Manchester Police and his loss will be felt most keenly by the force...
Worsley MP Pushes for the Release of Jailed Manchester United Fan 19 March 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley is pushing to secure the release of imprisoned Manchester United fan, Michael Burk. Mr Burk, from Little Hulton is one of four fans currently imprisoned in Italy.
Members of the Women’s Land Army and Women’s Timber Corps receive recognition 19 March 2008
The Government has announced that female war veterans who worked on the Home Front as members of the Women’s Land Army and Women’s Timber Corps during the Second World War are to be rewarded with a badge of recognition for their vital role.
Barbara Keeley MP urges the Chancellor to end child poverty 18 March 2008
Barbara Keeley MP, along with 76 other Labour MPs successfully urged the Chancellor Alastair Darling to take action in his Budget last week to end child poverty in this country.
Salford celebrations for International Women's Day11 March 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley and Salford MP Hazel Blears host a meeting for Salford Women on International Women's Day
International Women’s Day celebrated in Parliament11 March 2008
Last week Barbara and her colleagues marked International Women’s Day at a number of Parliamentary events.
Barbara addresses BME Carers Conference11 March 2008
Last week, Barbara delivered the keynote speech at a national conference for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) carers and carer workers .
25 February 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley is taking part in a scheme run by Sport England to promote a better understanding between sport and politics.
Barbara urges Ministers to close the skills gap between women and men 25 February 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has urged the Government to close the skills gap between women and men.
Barbara backs proposals to improve understanding of Special Educational Needs25 February 2008
Barbara Keeley MP is backing a bill which will mean that better information will be collected on pupils with Special Education Needs.
Barbara calls for better information on teenage pregnancy 25 February 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has told Parliament that better information is needed on patterns of teenage pregnancy, so Local and National Government can act to tackle it.
Barbara presses Minister for more funding for women's sport22 February 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has urged the Government to increase the amount of funding for women’s sport.
Barbara supports fire safety campaign25 January 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has given her full backing to the Government’s new fire safety drive. The “Pull Your Finger Out” campaign, unveiled by Communities Minister Parmjit Dhanda, urges people to check their smoke alarms regularly.
Harrop Fold tackling obesity, Barbara tells Parliament25 January 2008
Following a visit to Harrop Fold High School last Friday, Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has praised the imaginative way that the school is tackling obesity and other health problems.
Barbara backs Harrop Fold students’ campaign against underage drinking22 January 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley joined students at Harrop Fold High School in Little Hulton last week at the launch of their DVD – Consequences. The DVD is part of their campaign against underage drinking.
Barbara welcomes exceptional talent to Westminster 21 January 2008
Barbara Keeley, MP for Worsley, last week welcomed Aimee Backhouse, an outstanding triathlete and Head Girl at St George’s High School, to a Downing Street reception celebrating exceptional achievement in young people.
Healthier lifestyles needed, Barbara tells the Prime Minister21 January 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley last week questioned Prime Minister Gordon Brown about the Government’s plans to encourage healthier lifestyles.
Barbara joins the Prime Minister at Carers Consultation Event in Leeds21 January 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley recently joined Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Health Secretary Alan Johnson at a carers consultation event in Leeds, organised by the Department of Health and Carers UK.
Barbara welcomes BBC’s commitment to Salford21 January 2008
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has welcomed the BBC’s commitment to relocate more staff from London to the new media centre at Salford Quays.
Barbara marks Carers Rights Day21 January 2008
Barbara welcomed a host of leading carers organisations to Parliament to mark Carers Rights Day.
Barbara pays tribute to the late Ruth Frow15 January 2008
Barbara Keeley, MP for Worsley, has expressed her sadness at the death of Ruth Frow.
Barbara questions Minister on social care reforms19 December 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley yesterday pressed Health Secretary Alan Johnson for an assurance that the Government’s new social care reforms will benefit those already receiving social care support, as well as new applicants.
Worsley MP wins Government policy change to help young carers18 December 2007
Minister pledges more support for young carers and praises Barbara's leadership
Barbara welcomes young carers to parliament18 December 2007
Barbara hosts a visit of 15 young carers to Parliament. 13 of the young carers were members of the National Young Carers Forum, plus two young carers from Kenya.
Barbara meets business and professional women18 December 2007
Barbara Keeley MP recently met a group of professional women in Parliament at an event organised by ‘Business and Professional Women UK’.
Barbara visits Hindsford CE Primary School18 December 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley pays a visit to Year 5 pupils at Hindsford CE Primary School.
New badge for women’s land army18 December 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has welcomed the Government’s announcement that a new badge has been commissioned for service in the Women’s Land Army.
Barbara welcomes funding increase for local roads18 December 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has welcomed the increase in Government funding for local road and small transport projects in the North West
Barbara welcomes plans to reform sentencing and conditions for women offenders 10 December 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has welcomed the Government’s pledge to introduce a series of measures to improve conditions for women in the criminal justice system.
Barbara wants local voices heard on the council's budget7 December 2007
Barbara is urging local residents to take party in Salford Council's consultation about their budget priorities for 2008.
Tory funding plans would wreck Wigan’s schools, Barbara says3 December 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has slammed Tory proposals to cut £4.5 billion from the Government’s Building Schools for the Future Programme, which would derail plans to rebuild schools across Wigan
Barbara supporting citizenship at Abraham Guest26 November 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley paid a visit to Abraham Guest High School in Wigan last week to support the students on National Politics Day.
Barbara Marks Remembrance Sunday in Walkden21 November 2007
Barbara Keeley joins local councillors to pay her respects to British soldiers killed in war.
Worsley MP Hosts Veterans Badge Presentation21 November 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley and the Mayor of Salford, Councillor Val Burgoyne, hosted an event with local Armed Forces veterans to recognise the contribution their service made to our country.
Barbara seeking sponsorship for 5 mile run14 November 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley is to run 5 miles for charity, and seeks sponsorship
Barbara Hosts Meeting with US Congresswomen31 October 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley welcomed a group of US Congresswomen to Parliament, where they met with Barbara and a number of women MPs
Barbara Campaigning for Increased Funding for Local Sports Clubs31 October 2007
Barbara Keeley MP joined football legend John Barnes at an event to support the campaign by CCPR to provide more tax relief for sports clubs which offer sporting activities for children.
Worsley MP Praises Salford Schools' Performance31 October 2007
Barbara welcomes the news that GCSE results in Salford are improving faster than almost anywhere else in the country
Barbara Keeley supports Salford's young carers.30 October 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley supported a team of young carers from Salford at an adventure day run last Friday by the charity Manchester Kids.
Barbara Backs Breast Cancer Awareness Month26 October 2007
Barbara Keeley MP is joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign in its award winning wear it pink day on Friday 26 October 2007 as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and urges you to join in too.
Worsley MP Runs 10K for Christie 15 October 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley completed a 10K run through Heaton Park Manchester to do her part to help raise funds for the Young Adult Oncology Unit at Christie Hospital.
Barbara Supporting Disadvantaged Young Women15 October 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley is championing the work of the YWCA in supporting the most disadvantaged young women
Barbara Caring About Carers 15 October 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley teamed up with Carers UK at Labour Party Conference in Bournemouth to raise awareness of the many challenges facing unpaid carers
Equal Opportunities for Disabled Workers15 October 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley showed her support for equality in training and work opportunities by meeting with Shaw Trust at the recent Labour Party Conference in Bournemouth.
Barbara Stands Up for Animal Rights15 October 2007
Barbara joins forces with RSPCA at the Labour Party’s recent Annual Conference to campaign for the protection of animal rights.
Local MPs Host Women's Discussion Forum10 October 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley and Salford MP Hazel Blears host a coffee evening to discuss issues with local women
Transport Secretary Visits Walkden Station9 October 2007
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has paid a visit to Walkden Station at the invitation of Worsley MP Barbara Keeley, to see for herself some of the issues raised by train users and community campaigners with the Worsley MP.
Barbara puts Bridgewater in to Bat3 October 2007
Barbara presents 6 Urban Cricket kits to pupils at Bridgewater Primary School
Barbara to Go the Distance for Christie Crew13 September 2007
Worsley MP, Barbara Keeley, is taking part in a 10K run this weekend to raise funds for the Young Adult Oncology Unit at Christie Hospital.
Barbara Backs Plan to Tackle Deprivation10 September 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley is supporting plans to tackle deprivation in Wigan. Under plans unveiled by Wigan and Leigh Housing, young people in disadvantaged areas will be offered training and jobs as they leave school.
Barbara Speaks Out Against Rise in Anti-Semitism28 August 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley highlights the issues caused to Jewish residents and young people in Salford and Manchester by a recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks and violent incidents
Barbara Keeley presents Cup in memory of local woman.20 August 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has visited Walkden Royal British Legion, to present the Karen Stott Memorial Cup for 2007.
Barbara Backs Shopworkers' Call for Respect 6 August 2007
At a recent meeting in Westminster, Worsley MP Barbara Keeley and other MPs heard that one third of shopworkers are subjected to verbal abuse every month.
Major Progress on Off Road Bikes Campaign23 July 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has welcomed the Government’s commitment to extend action to tackle the misuse of off road bikes, after a year campaigning on the issue
Barbara Supporting Cure for Muscular Dystrophy23 July 2007
Barbara Keeley MP recently welcomed a Worsley resident to Westminster to discuss funding for research into a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Barbara backs new NHS Review23 July 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has welcomed the timely and forward-thinking review of the NHS recently announced in the House of Commons by Health Secretary Alan Johnson
Salford Police tackling Anti-Social Behaviour – Barbara tells Parliament20 July 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has praised the innovative approach of the Salford Community Safety Unit in reducing anti-social behaviour, and urged other areas to follow Salford’s lead
Barbara wants to find Worsley Bevin Boys12 July 2007
A new badge to honour the contribution the Bevin Boys made to Britain’s War effort is being introduced, and Barbara Keeley is calling for the Bevin Boys of Worsley to contact her so they can apply
Barbara welcomes Tibetan MPs to Parliament 9 July 2007
Barbara and colleagues last week hosted a visit to Westminster of MPs from the exiled Government in Tibet.
Local Forces Veterans Honoured by Ministry of Defence4 July 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley teamed up with the Mayor of Salford on Friday to present local people who served in the forces before 1984 with their veterans badges
Barbara and Gordon host Carers Week reception28 June 2007
Barbara Keeley MP and Prime Minister in-waiting Gordon Brown hosted a reception on 13 June in Number 11 Downing Street to celebrate Carers Week and mark the contribution that carers make to society
Barbara Leads Parliamentary Debate on Carers28 June 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley opened a 90 minute Parliamentary debate on support for carers, in her role as Parliamentary Champion for Carers Week
Barbara backs helping hands at St Ann’s Hospice for National Volunteer Week20 June 2007
Worsley MP marks National Volunteer Week by visiting volunteers at St Anne’s Hospice in Little Hulton
Did you serve in HM Armed Forces before 31 December 1984?14 June 2007
In the run-up to Veterans Day 2007 (27th June), Barbara Keeley MP is encouraging Ex-Servicemen and Women to apply for the UK Armed Forces Veterans Lapel Badge.
Barbara Supporting Women Candidates for Deputy13 June 2007
Barbara supports women candidates in the Labour Party Deputy Leadership contest
Local people talk to Barbara Keeley MP about their lives as Carers.12 June 2007
The theme of Carers Week 2007, which runs from 11-17 June is ‘My Life as a Carer.’ In the run-up to Carers Week, Worsley MP Barbara Keeley visited two local carers who each told her about their lives as carers.
Salford College Students Visit Westminster12 June 2007
Barbara Keeley MP has played host to a party of students from the Worsley campus of Salford College.
Barbara opens Healthy Schools Vegetable Garden at Ellenbrook Primary.1 June 2007
Health Minister praises local school in Commons.
Worsley MP concerned at levels of inactivity among girls and young women.1 June 2007
Barbara expresses her concern about levels of inactivity in girls to ministers in the House of Commons
Barbara thanks constituents for their contribution to local life.31 May 2007
Barbara has welcomed two leading members of the community to Westminster, and thanked them for their contribution to the local area.
Barbara Backs Plans to Help Disabled Children and Carers25 May 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has given her firm support to new government policies that will see an extra £340 million spent on disabled children and their families.
25 May 2007
Barbara welcomes government proposals to give Local Authorities more power over local buses
16 May 2007
Worsley MP, Barbara Keeley, is supporting Foster Care Fortnight, a national campaign taking place from 14th to 28th May to raise awareness about fostering.
Barbara welcomes Gordon Brown's commitment to carers. 14 May 2007
Worsley MP, Barbara Keeley, today welcomed Gordon Brown’s renewed commitment to carers, as mentioned today during the launch of his leadership campaign.
More support needed for child carers.14 May 2007
Worsley MP’s Bill could help prevent further tragedies
Barbara stands up for carers’ rights.30 April 2007
Worsley MP, Barbara Keeley, has introduced a Bill calling for new measures to support carers.
17 April 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has welcomed the decision to save the 553 and 32 bus services.
Barbara Keeley MP champions new rights for tenants.4 April 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley is advising all private tenants to make sure their landlord protects their deposits under new laws which come into force on 6 April.
Barbara Keeley MP helps promote new rights for parents and carers.27 March 2007
The new measures will see paid maternity leave rise from 6 to 9 months and will provide carers with the right to request flexible working hours.
Worsley MP hails new deal on cash machines.20 March 2007
Barbara Keeley MP has hailed a ground-breaking deal which will provide 600 new non-charging cash machines throughout the country, and place clear signs on all cash machines to show whether or not they charge a fee for cash withdrawals.
14 March 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has again signalled her disappointment at the decision to close St Georges.
Barbara Keeley praises the contribution of women in Worsley14 March 2007
During a Commons debate on International Women’s Day, Worsley MP Barbara Keeley paid tribute to the contribution that women make in our community.
Major step forward for off-road bikes campaign5 March 2007
A campaign launched in Parliament by Worsley MP Barbara Keeley received a major boost last Friday (2 March) when a Private Members’ Bill calling for the compulsory registration of off-road motorcycles received its second reading in the House of Commons.
2 March 2007
The photography exhibition, ‘Missing Pieces’, by photojournalist Anna Kari, captures the harsh reality of life for the 3.4 million children living below the poverty line in the UK today.
Extra Support For Local Carers22 February 2007
Worsley MP and local Carers Centre welcome the New Deal for Carers.
Barbara Keeley welcomes more help for children learning to read16 February 2007
30,000 young children to benefit from specialist reading tuition.
9 February 2007
Warning that road toll plans won’t stand up if public transport cuts continue.
8 February 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has expressed concern at the high number of antisemitic incidents recorded recently in the Greater Manchester area.
Barbara Keeley MP supports the campaign to keep St George's R.C. High School open.31 January 2007
Latest: Barbara praises St. George's in Parliament
Barbara Keeley MP marks Holocaust Memorial Day31 January 2007
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley marked the sixth annual Holocaust Memorial Day by adding her name to a book of remembrance.
Barbara Keeley urges local parents to use their Child Trust Fund vouchers31 January 2007
To mark Child Trust Fund Week, Barbara Keeley met with Ed Balls MP, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to discuss ways of ensuring that as many Worsley children as possible benefit from Child Trust Funds.
23 January 2007
Ahead of tomorrow’s rally at Hope Hospital, Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has pledged to continue fighting to retain neonatal and maternity services in Salford.
Surprise Presentation for Worsley MP12 January 2007
On a visit to Boothstown Methodist Primary School, schoolchildren surprised Barbara Keeley MP by presenting her with a commemorative plaque and bunch of flowers in recognition of her help getting them a new playground.
Worsley MP Urges Re-Think on Hope Maternity Services10 January 2007
Speaking today in the House of Commons, Barbara Keeley MP has called for plans to close maternity and neo-natal services at Hope Hospital in Salford to be reversed.
Worsley MP wins nomination for new Worsley and Eccles South seat20 December 2006
On Saturday 16th December, Barbara Keeley won the Labour Party nomination to fight the new seat of Worsley and Eccles South at the next General Election.
Worsley MP and Harrop Fold Head donate prizes to local families13 December 2006
Barbara Keeley has joined the headteacher of Harrop Fold School, Dr Antony Edkins in donating the prize of two hampers and hi-fi equipment won at the Harrop Fold Christmas Fair to local families affected by the Farepak collapse.
Barbara Keeley supports Carers Rights Day at Hope Hospital12 December 2006
Worsley’s MP joined staff from the Salford Carers Centre and carers from around Salford to help promote the needs of carers at Hope Hospital, Salford.
Worsley MP welcomes Christie Crew to Downing Street6 December 2006
Barbara Keeley welcomed the young cancer patients known as the ‘Christie Crew’ to Downing Street.
Worsley MP runs five miles for Muscular Dystrophy sufferer21 November 2006
Barbara Keeley will run the Swinton Women’s 5 Mile Run this Sunday 27th November for the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy charity, Parent Project UK (PPUK).
Barbara Keeley leads MPs in call to keep MediaCity promise17 November 2006
Worsley’s MP has lead over 160 MPs in signing an Early Day Motion in Parliament backing the BBC’s move to Salford.
MP leads call to find Worsley Bevin Boys16 November 2006
Barbara Keeley is leading the call to find the Bevin Boys of Worsley. The Bevin Boys played a major role in Britain’s war effort between 1941 and 1948 working in the mining industry across the country.
Worsley MP raises Bus Service with Ministers7 November 2006
Barbara Keeley has been working hard in Parliament to voice the concerns of her constituents about the recent changes to local bus services.
A Bill to stop Off-road Bike Nuisance introduced to Parliament by Worsley MP3 November 2006
Barbara Keeley has introduced a Bill into Parliament calling for the registration of off-road bikes to be made compulsory and retrospective.
Worsley Cares about the Developing World20 October 2006
Barbara Keeley presented Hilary Benn with a petition from residents of Worsley constituency.
Worsley MP celebrates the work of Special PCs in Little Hulton20 October 2006
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley met up with four Special Police Constables at Little Hulton Police Station.
Barbara Keeley attends Walkden Monument Unveiling 19 October 2006
Worsley's MP joined the Mayor of Salford, Cllr Bernard Murphy and His Grace, the Duke of Sutherland in unveiling the newly restored Walkden Monument.
Worsley MP attends Democracy Day13 October 2006
Barbara Keeley visited Salford Council's Democracy Day, held at the Civic Centre.
International Development Secretary visits Worsley to talk about Trade Justice6 October 2006
Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for International Development, visited Worsley and addressed church groups and local residents at the Walkden Methodist Church.
Schools Minister praises new investment in Worsley Primary Schools4 October 2006
Schools Minister Jim Knight visited St Edmunds Primary School, Little Hulton, to view the site where a new £4.2 million school is to be built.
3 October 2006
Barbara Keeley MP has expressed her concern over the announcement that Eaton Trucks Ltd, Worsley Road North, Walkden plans to close next year.
Barbara Keeley MP joins local Worsley pub in promoting card for Cancer Kids21 September 2006
Worsley’s MP Barbara Keeley joined the landlord and landlady of the Bridgewater Hotel in Worsley on Friday to back the Christie Card scheme, launched last week, to enable young cancer patients to enter pubs and clubs if wearing headgear.
14 September 2006
Barbara Keeley has been working as part of a cross-party group of MPs to investigate the rise in antisemitic attacks since the year 2000.
Worsley MP backs Campaign by “The Christie Crew” to end Discrimination Against Cancer Kids11 September 2006
Barbara Keeley is backing a scheme led by young patients at Christie Hospital to end discrimination by pubs and clubs against young cancer patients.
Barbara Keeley and Jamie Moore present prizes at Memorial Charity Night to remember Worsley resident17 August 2006
Barbara Keeley joined Salford boxer, Jamie Moore, in presenting prizes to snooker tournament winner, Dudley Lindley, at a memorial charity night held in Walkden on Friday 11th July which raised £5,000 for St Ann’s Hospice, Little Hulton.
Barbara Keeley MP consults with Older People’s Forum on the Government’s Pensions White Paper15 August 2006
Barbara Keeley addressed a conference on Friday 11th August at the Broadwalk Centre in Salford, attended by 100 local people and staff from organisations supporting older people.
Worsley MP presents prizes to St Mark’s Year Six leavers2 August 2006
Barbara Keeley attended a leavers assembly at St Mark’s Primary in Walkden on Friday to present departing Year 6 pupils with prizes and mementoes of their time at the school.
Barbara Keeley opens new Worsley Jobcentre Plus24 July 2006
Barbara Keeley cut the ribbon on Friday to open the new Jobcentre Plus on High Street, Walkden.
Worsley MP meets with local council tenants14 July 2006
Barbara Keeley met with local council tenants and with staff of Wigan and Leigh Housing, Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) at Westminster last week.
Barbara Keeley MP meets WTO trade negotiators in Geneva10 July 2006
Barbara Keeley MP visited the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva last week where she met trade ambassadors from Africa, Asia and Latin American countries.
Worsley MP meets local Veterans to celebrate Veterans Day27 June 2006
Barbara Keeley met with six local veterans on Friday at Walkden Royal British Legion, to celebrate Veterans Day with them.
Barbara Keeley joins local Carers in celebrating Carers’ Week23 June 2006
Barbara Keeley joined carers and staff at the Limes Medical Centre, Walkden, on Friday to help celebrate Carers Week.
Barbara Keeley supports call for health checks for Carers23 June 2006
Barbara Keeley, has applauded the launch of a new campaign ‘Carers Want Health Checks’ which was unveiled recently as part of this year’s Carers Week.
19 June 2006
Barbara Keeley today welcomed the news that Wigan and Leigh Housing have negotiated improved cover for council tenant's home contents insurance.
Prime Minister tells Worsley MP that councils can be given further powers to tackle nuisance neighbours12 June 2006
Barbara Keeley spoke in Parliament yesterday about the importance of councils being given further powers to tackle nuisance neighbours and their anti-social behaviour.
Worsley MP makes Coeliac awareness a priority26 May 2006
As part of Coeliac Awareness Week, Barbara Keeley was tested for coeliac disease at the House of Commons on Tuesday.
Barbara Keeley speaks out on the advertising of secured loans16 May 2006
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley is co-sponsoring a Commons Motion expressing concern at the way that banks advertise their secured loans as a way of paying off other debts.
Barbara Keeley joins Danny Wallace walking the London Marathon27 April 2006
Worsley MP, Barbara Keeley, met up with ex-Manchester United star Danny Wallace as he completed the first stages of the London Marathon.
Barbara Keeley MP celebrates 60 years of the NHS27 April 2006
On 30 April 1946 Aneurin Bevan started the NHS Bill on its journey through the House of Commons. This paved the way for the people of Worsley having access to health care free at the point of need and available to all for the first time.
Minister for Women and Equalities visits Tots Plot18 April 2006
Meg Munn MP, Minister for Women and Equalities, visited the Sure Start funded ‘Tots Plot’ in Astley.
Minister visits Higher Folds Estate11 April 2006
Home Office Minister Hazel Blears visited the Higher Folds area on Friday to talk to local residents about what the government was doing to help combat anti-social behaviour and vandalism.
Let's Talk event takes place in Atherton31 March 2006
Some Atherton residents met this morning after being invited by Barbara Keeley MP to discuss local issues ranging from anti-social behaviour to local transport.
Barbara Keeley MP speaks out in favour of Hope Hospital retaining Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit27 March 2006
Worsley’s MP addressed the ‘Hands Off Hope’ rally on Saturday and expressed her support for retaining vital Neo-Natal facilities in the City of Salford.
Worsley MP backs Save our Sundays campaign24 March 2006
Barbara Keeley MP today gave her backing to the shopworker's union USDAW and it's campaign to protect the 6-hour limit for shops opening on a Sunday.