Helen Goodman

Working Hard for all in Bishop Auckland

Tackling pensioner poverty

Helen has taken up the issue of pensioners not receiving the payments to which they are entitled with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

TOP CHEF BACKS CHILDREN’S FOOD CAMPAIGN

Helen was praised this week by internationally renowned Chef, Raymond Blanc, for taking a stand to protect children from junk food TV advertising. [1]

NEW BOOST FOR PREGNANT MOTHERS

Helen has welcomed news that expectant mothers will in future receive Child Benefit payments in the late stages of their pregnancy.
During the pre-Budget report last week, Gordon Brown, announced that women would be eligible for the weekly cash payment from the 29th week of their pregnancy. [1]