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- Extra Article 1st march
 Who will win the Oscars? Avatar, a 3D, science fixation extravaganza that merges real-life actors and animated characters is breaking records at the box office and seems to be the hot favourite. I’m no film critic but it got me thinking about how much things have changed over the last century. Would a new black and white film, with no sound, and accompanied by a pianist, break box office records today as it would have in the 1920s? It might have some sentimental value but you would be mad if you expected it to compete successfully against Avatar...
- Steve on PMQs
 Check out the link below to see me ask a question to the Prime Minister at PMQs yesterday about funding for specialist nurses. Steve asks his question just after 17 minutes in. Steve PMQs...
- Steve calls for further regeneration
Stephen Ladyman has called for the Government to build on the work it has already done to support the regeneration of coastal towns. Speaking at a national conference on the regeneration of coastal towns, held at the Winter Gardens, Margate, he highlighted several new initiatives the Government could develop after the election. "The Government has already done more than any of its predecessors to recognise the problems of seaside towns but it is still very much a work in progress. Economic regeneration and more work to tackle social deprivation is vital" he said after the event. To read Steve's speech...
- Looking ahead - 2010
New Year is a time for looking back and looking forward. It’s been a tough year. A global financial crisis has engulfed us all and although it was not of our making, we had to face up to the consequences of it. We had to bail out the banks to protect our savings and keep unemployment as low as possible. We had to invest in businesses to keep them afloat and stimulate the economy. We had to spend money to stop people losing their houses and to get those who had lost their jobs back into work....
- Pre-Budget Report
 Ladyman calls pre-budget report 'fair but firm' Stephen Ladyman, MP for South Thanet, says: “Being in Government is about making choices. We chose to save the banking system and get the economy moving quickly. If we hadn't people all across Kent and the UK would have lost their savings and pensions and many more would have lost their jobs and houses. Now we have to reduce the deficit but we choose to do it from next year when the economy will be strong enough to take it and to halve the deficit in four years while protecting the...
- Legg confirms 'no issues' with Stephen Ladyman's expenses
 Legg confirms 'no issues' with Stephen Ladyman's expenses. Stephen Ladyman, the MP for South Thanet, has been given the 'expenses all-clear' by Sir Thomas Legg. In a letter dated November 30th., Sir Thomas writes that his final report on expenses will say: 'Dr Ladyman has no issues.' Stephen Ladyman said: "I'm delighted that Sir Thomas has confirmed that my expenses were all above board and nothing needs to be repaid. It has been a worrying time for all MPs because even when you are confident that you did nothing wrong there is always the worry that some unintentional...
- Stephen Ladyman MP has joined the 'White Ribbon' campaign to oppose violence against women and girls.
 Stephen said: "The White Ribbon campaign is a mens' campaign. It is about men showing that violence against women and girls can never be tolerated. There is never an excuse for violence against women and those men out there who do use violence need to be told that we have no respect for them. All men should wear their white ribbon with pride to make it clear where we stand."...
- Stephen Ladyman MP and Lord Pendry open the new Sandwich School Artificial Turf Pitch
 Stephen Ladyman MP and Lord Pendry open the new Sandwich School Artificial Turf Pitch The new Artificial Turf Pitch at Sandwich Sports Centre has been opened. The opening was carried out by Lord Pendry, President of the Football Foundation and South Thanet MP Stephen Ladyman, who kicked a penalty to signafy the opening. Headteacher Richard Wallis especially thanked Dr.Ladyman for making the new pitch possible. The Sandwich Sports Centre Trust had campaigned for it to happen over many years and Dr.Ladyman, who is one of the Trustees, played a key role in getting the Football Foundation to agree to...
- MP Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary of Fox Hunting Ban
 Stephen Ladyman: 'I'm backing the ban, but can Laura Sandys say the same?' MP celebrates 5 Year Anniversary of the Fox Hunting Ban South Thanet MP, Stephen Ladyman, has pledged his support for the ban on Fox Hunting and has challenged his Tory opponent at the next election to do the same. Stephen Ladyman said: "It is now 5 years since the Fox-Hunting Bill became law and it was supported then by an overwhelming majority of the public and it is just as well supported now. Fox hunting is cruel and the ban should remain. Unfortunately, most...
- Warm Front Scheme - Update
 Dr Stephen Ladyman MP celebrates 3291 homes made warmer in South Thanet Dr Stephen Ladyman MP is celebrating the work of the Warm Front Scheme in tackling fuel poverty in South Thanet and is urging more local residents to come forward and get help with measures that could cut their energy bills by anything up to £600 a year. Dr Stephen Ladyman MP said: "Solutions which tackle climate change are vital, but they must also address social issues such as fuel poverty at the same time. "The Warm Front scheme aims to help people with energy efficiency and is...
- MP welcomes action against Anti-Social Behaviour in Thanet.
MP welcomes action against Anti-Social Behaviour in Thanet. People in Thanet willing to go to court as witnesses and help the fight against anti-social behaviour are to get extra help. For the first time, victims taking a stand in the Magistrates Courts against offenders whose anti-social behaviour is blighting communities will be helped by Victim Support services in 87 priority areas including Thanet. Almost £2.8 million over the next two years for a network of victims and witness champions to be set up in priority areas across the country. This will include support in court proceedings, offering someone to...
- That time already? Steve attends Hereson Time Bank first anniversary celebrations
 South Thanet MP Stephen Ladyman joined volunteers and the Mayor of Ramsgate to celebrate the first anniversary of the Hereson Time Bank at St Lukes Hall, Ramsgate. Time Banks are an idea that Steve promoted when he was a Health Minister and they were included in the Green Paper 'Independence, Wellbeing and Choice' that Steve published at the time. A Time Bank allows people to share their time and skills with the community and be rewarded for it – in time. For every hour of time you give to another participant, you receive one in time credit which you...
- Kent International Airport Survey
I want to hear from you. On the home page you will find a survey I would love for you to complete. Should Manston Airport be allowed to expand? If so, how big should it be allowed to get and what controls are needed? We all have our own opionion but I am keen to hear yours....
- MP Welcomes key road announcement as £87m road scheme gets the go ahead.
Local MP, Stephen Ladyman, has welcomed today's announcement that the Government has given final approval to fund phase 2 of the East Kent Access Road Scheme: "This is one of the key transport improvements in my constituency that I have been campaigning for since I first became involed in public life in South Thanet back in the early 90s. We already have phase one of this road scheme completed and the final section of this piece of the jigsaw puzzle can now get underway." Phase 2 of the East kent Access Road scheme links phase 1 at Ebbsfleet, Prospect Inn...
- MP Welcomes new ferry announcement.
 The announcement that Euroferries and Thanet Council have agreed contracts for a fast ferry service to use Port Ramsgate has been welcomed by local MP, Stephen Ladyman. Dr.Ladyman was responsible for introducing the company to the Council and has been working over the last year to facilitate their discussions. "This is great news. Potentially it could bring a lot of money into the local economy and transform the prospects for the Port. It has taken a lot of work by a lot of people to get the project this far so we now just have to keep our fingers crossed...
- Dumpton Park 'Village Green Day'
 Steve joined residents at Dumpton Park on the 11th July to show his support for their campaign to win 'village green status' for the much loved piece of land between their homes. The area has been considered by residents as a green space and communal area for over 40 years. Several residents of Dumpton Park Drive, with my support and the support of their local councillors, have been fighting Thanet District Council’s attempts to grant itself planning permission on the land for a housing development. This application had serious flaws – principle amongst them being that TDC does not...
- Ladyman welcomes Future Jobs Fund success for Kent and Thanet.
 Local MP, Stephen Ladyman, has welcomed the announcement that Kent and Thanet Councils have successfully bid for Government funding to create jobs for long term unemployed people aged between 18 and 24. The money will come from the 'Future Jobs Fund' and is part of Labour's policy of Backing Young Britain Stephen Ladyman said: "Labour will not abandon young people just because times are tough. That was the mistake the Tory Government made in the 80s and 90s and we won't repeat it. By stepping in and pumping money into schemes to create jobs for unemployed young people...
- Steve welcomes £9m Thanet Community Care Scheme
South Thanet MP, Stephen Ladyman, has today welcomed the announcement today of a new £9m project to reduce health inequalities and improve access to health care in Thanet. Speaking from Westminster he said: "This initiative by our local Health Service is excellent news. Not only will it mean that every Thanet citizen has easy access to a GP from 8am to 8pm the project will also target health inequalities right across the District. As well as having hubs in Ramsgate and Margate the Thanet Community Care Scheme will also have a mobile unit so it can deliver health care into...
- MP Joins High Speed One for Preview Journey
 MP Joins High Speed One for Preview Journey South Thanet MP, Stephen Ladyman, was on board High Speed One for its first preview journey from St Pancras to Ashford today. The new Hitachi built train, operated by Southeastern railway did the journey in just 28minutes! "Its a fantastic train" said Dr.Ladyman. "I can't wait for December when it starts running from Ramsgate. I hope people who have the chance will try it out" Southeastern is starting a partial 'preview' service for the public from Ashford and Ebbsfleet to London while it gears up to the start of the full...
- Steve features in Help for Heroes Cook Book
 Stephen Ladyman MP joins celebrities for the ultimate charity cook book South Thanet MP and Vice Chair of the Labour Party Stephen Ladyman has joined Prime Minister Gordon Brown and 100 other celebrities and military servicemen and women to help cook up the perfect fund-raising book for the Help for Heroes charity. Food For Heroes is the cookery book equivalent of the X Factor chart-topping single Hero. Published by Accent Press on June 26 2009 to coincide with the first official Armed Forced Day, all profits from the book are being donated to the help for Heroes charity to...
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