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Running the Sport Relief Mile
Thursday 11 March Today I joined a team of MPs to complete a ‘Westminster Mile’ in aid of Sport Relief. We were joined by former England Rugby player Kyran Bracken. If I can do it, it just goes to show that everyone can join in the fun and rise to the challenge by getting sponsored to do a Mile for Sport Relief. I have seen first hand the difference that Comic Relief money has made to the poorest people in the world and I am looking forward to seeing people in York get involved. The Sport Relief Weekend is...
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Visit to the Phoenix Pub
Friday 12 March Since being bought by Tim and Val Everton in October 2008, The Phoenix pub in George Street has been transformed into a thriving local business. Tim and Val are keen jazz enthusiasts and showcase local musicians with their regular live jazz nights. I went to visit the pub this evening to see the renovation and meet with the locals. It’s great to see a traditional York pub doing well, as I know that some of our pubs are struggling in these difficult times. I hope more local jazz enthusiasts will come and visit the pub and enjoy...
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Helping York's unemployed young people back into work
Friday 12 March I went to meet young people and employers who have benefited from the Government’s Future Jobs Fund, which has provided funding for 180 new jobs for young people across North Yorkshire. The Fund is part of the Labour’s Young Person Guarantee for 18-24 year olds who have been out of work for more than six months. It was great to see these young people getting practical work experience and learning new skills and also meeting the employers who are getting extra help as part of the Future Jobs Fund. Their skills benefit York as a whole. We...
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Keep the Challenge Cup Final free for all
Tuesday 9 March I am backing the Supporters Direct campaign to keep the Challenge Cup on free to air television. In November 2009, the Davies Report was published, which suggested that the Challenge Cup should be removed from a list of protected events because it was no longer an event of ‘national resonance’. You can sign the petition here. Rugby League brings a huge amount to York, and has wider benefits to our city. The Challenge Cup Final is a showpiece event , and removing it from free-to-air television means that future generations will have reduced access to this great...
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