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Helen backs motion to target loan sharks
Helen is supporting the introduction of a cap on the amount of interest that lenders can charge.
Hands off Hamsterley Trek on 26 February
Helen spoke and voted against the Coalition Government’s plans to sell off Forestry Commission land in a Commons debate. You can read her speech here, and find out more about the campaign and the trek Helen is organising in Hamsterley Forest on Saturday 26 February here.
Surgery moved to Spennymoor Town Hall
The constituency surgery at 5pm on Friday 04 February has been moved to Spennymoor Town Hall due to flooding at Tudhoe Community Centre.
Helen opposes forest sell-off plan
Helen is campaigning against the Government’s plans to sell local forests, and is organising a trek in Hamsterley Forest on Saturday 26 February to protest against the proposal.
Parents must to be consulted on school changes
Helen has urged local schools to listen to the concerns of the local community before deciding whether or not to become Academies.
