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Helen criticises Bishop Court Closures
Helen has criticised the coalition Government’s proposals to close Bishop Auckland Magistrates’ Court and Bishop Auckland County Court.
Helen presses PM to reveal Child Poverty figures
Helen today challenged David Cameron at Prime Minister’s Questions to clarify how many children will be forced in to poverty as a result of the measures announced in yesterday’s budget.
Budget will harm recovery and hit the poorest
Helen has warned that today’s Budget will risk economic growth, increase unemployment, and affect the poorest most severely.
Helen presses Government on new school buildings
Helen has written to the Secretary of State for Education to demand answers on the future of two new schools in Shildon and Spennymoor.
Helen calls for Hill Farming Inquiry
Helen has called for a parliamentary inquiry into the future of hill farming.
