Cyprus (Justice)
14 March 2008 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark secures a debate on the conviction of Luke Atkinson and Michael Binnington in Cyprus.
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Braintree MP holds meeting on conviction of Witham residents with Cypriot diplomat
13 March 2008 :
Press Release
Braintree MP Brooks Newmark today held a meeting with Mr. Dimitris Hatziargyrou, the Cypriot Acting High Commissioner to the UK to highlight his concerns about the conviction of Luke Atkinson and Michael Binnington in Cyprus.
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International Women's Day
6 March 2008 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark marks International Women's Day on Saturday with a Commons speech highlighting advances being made in the representation of women in Parliament.
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Israel and Palestinian Territories
27 February 2008 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark highlights the importance of economic and social development for progress to be made in achieving peace in the region.
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MP to intervene following Cypriot conviction of Witham residents
4 February 2008 :
Press Release
Brooks Newmark is seeking a meeting with the Cypriot High Commissioner to the United Kingdom following the conviction of two Witham residents for conspiracy to commit manslaughter and grievous bodily harm by the Cypriot Supreme Court.
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Kenya
17 January 2008 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark asks if the Government believes the elections in Kenya were free and fair and whether the Government will recognise the Kibaki Government?
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Human Trafficking - Slavery
16 January 2008 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark calls on the Government to act decisively so that the UK can once again lead the world in the fight against slavery.
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Pakistan (Terrorism)
16 January 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark takes part in a debate on terrorism emanating from Pakistan and highlights the need for stability in that country.
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Education reform: A cunning plan or a load of old balls?
18 December 2007 :
Article for the Essex Chronicle
This week the Schools' Secretary Ed Balls unveiled the Government's ten year Children's Plan.
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International Development
15 November 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
During a debate on International Development, Brooks Newmark highlights the work of the Portland Trust which supports small businesses through micro-finance.
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Burma
29 October 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
During a Commons debate on Burma, Brooks Newmark makes the case that it is crucial the international banking system puts the financial squeeze on a regime that relies on dollars and euros to trade in oil, gas and gems.
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Project Umubano - Conservative Party visit to Rwanda
3 August 2007 :
Article for Essex Chronicle
It is sometimes tempting to think of 'international development' as being impersonal, remote and lacking relevance to our daily lives.
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Iranian Seizure of Royal Navy Personnel
28 March 2007 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark asks the Foreign Secretary if she thinks there is any connection between the seizure of British sailors and domestic Iranian politics.
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Budget Debate
26 March 2007 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark looks at the failure of the Chancellor's budget to use environmental taxation to change peoples behaviour according to the 'polluter pays' principle in favour of more general stealth taxes.
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Departmental Expenditure - DfID
2 February 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
Brooks Newmark questions Department for International Development spending on commercial, and particularly Microsoft, software.
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Public Sector Debt & Public Sector Pensions
25 January 2007 :
Parliamentary Question
In a written question, Brooks Newmark asks the Chancellor of the Exchequer to estimate the level of public sector net debt if unfunded public sector pension liabilities are included.
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Syria: Part of the Solution; not Part of the Problem
11 January 2007 :
Article for Syria Media Centre
Brooks Newmark argues the case for diplomatic engagement with Syria in the light of President Bush's recent statement on Iraq.
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MP visits local businessmen
4 December 2006 :
Photo
Brooks Newmark visiting local businessmen Ameet, Barry and Santosh Rughani at the Beautimatic International factory in Witham.
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MP visits local businessmen
4 December 2006 :
Photo
Brooks Newmark visiting local businessmen Ameet, Barry and Santosh Rughani at the Beautimatic International factory in Witham.
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International Affairs
20 July 2006 :
Parliamentary Debate
Brooks Newmark calls for the UK and US Governments to put pressure on Syria and Iran to scale down the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Brooks questions the Chancellor on the Budget
4 April 2006 :
Press Release
During a meeting of the Treasury Select Committee on Thursday Brooks questioned the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, about his treatment of pensioners.
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Brooks calls for “strengthening of our front-line forces”
15 November 2005 :
Press Release
Braintree MP Brooks Newmark yesterday questioned whether the Government has given the army enough manpower and equipment to meet its many commitments.
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Immunisation
15 November 2005 :
Parliamentary Question
Brooks Newmark asks the Chancellor about potential debt liability arising from the International Finance Facility for Immunisation when it is drawn down.
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MP speaks out in support of Council’s Green agenda
14 November 2005 :
Press Release
Braintree MP Brooks Newmark spoke in the House of Commons on Friday in support of a Private Member’s Bill which aims to force action on global climate change.
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Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill
11 November 2005 :
Speech
Brooks Newmark make a major speech on the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill and highlights the successes of Braintree Council's pioneering scheme to offer council tax rebates to home owners who install cavity wall insulation.
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