Jon Ashworth MP attended the launch of the Confederation of Indian Organisations (UK) Stroke Project |
Saturday April 28 2012 |
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The Confederation of Indian Organisations is a national organisation that works to ensure the development and recognition of the role of the South Asian voluntary and community sector.
Jon said: “Given the Confederation's excellent community links and community-based research it is perfectly placed to establish the Stroke Prevention & Education Project.”
“This Project will set up outreach advocacy and support services in the East Midlands for people from South Asian Communities who have suffered from a stroke or are at a high risk.”
People from South Asia are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke than Europeans and it is more likely to be fatal.
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Vinod Kotecha, the Project Co-ordinator, stated: “Despite the higher risks of suffering a stroke, there is a lower uptake of Social Care Services by South Asian Communities. So a key aim of the Project is to improve access to Health and Social Care services following a stroke.”
The Project is funded by the Big Lottery Fund for three years.
Jon commented: “It is vital to raise awareness and prevent and reduce the incidence of stroke within the South Asian Communities. At the same time for those that have suffered from a stroke it is crucial that their confidence and skills are restored.”
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Jon Ashworth MP is to visit Madani High School and meet with its Student Council |
Friday April 27 2012 |
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Jon is to visit Madani High School and Community Centre which is the first purpose-built Islamic faith secondary school in the country.
It provides education for 300 girls and 300 boys and delivers the full subjects of the national curriculum.
Jon said:“I'm really looking forward to spending time with the Student Council. It is always good to listen to young people's views on politicians and to hear at first-hand what matters to young people.”
In its most recent Ofsted Inspection Madani High School was classed as good with some areas outstanding, such as the attendance of pupils and the extent to which they enjoy their education.Following the discussion with the Student Council, Jon will have a tour of the school before meeting with the staff.
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Photos show, right, Jon with girls of the Student Council, far right top, Jon with boys of the Student Council, far right bottom, Jon presented with a gift by two members of the Student Council |
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Arafat Hingora, Headteacher, stated:“I am very pleased that Jon is visiting Madani High School and spending time with our Student Council. I know the pupils are looking forward to meeting their Member of Parliament.”
Jon commented:“As the local MP I love visiting schools and colleges in Leicester South. Providing opportunities for our next generation is one of my top priorities as an MP which is why I place such high importance on meeting young people and listening to their views and opinions.”
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Jon Ashworth MP wishes Leicester residents a very happy Vaisakhi |
Sunday April 22 2012 |
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Jon attended the Vaisakhi celebrations and procession in Leicester on Sunday, 22 April.
Jon Ashworth said: “I want to wish everyone in Leicester a very happy Vaisakhi. I really looked forward to attending the celebrations and procession in Leicester on Sunday and I took time to make sure I visited a number of Gurdwaras.”
“I am so proud to represent a City of great diversity which celebrates all the major religious festivals. I know many people of all faiths and all backgrounds enjoyed Leicester's Vaisakhi celebrations on Sunday.”
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Photos show Jon and others taking part in the celebrations on Sunday. |
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Jon Ashworth MP met staff and pupils at Knighton Fields Primary School and answered questions on his role as a Member of Parliament |
Friday April 20 2012 |
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Jon paid a visit to Knighton Fields Primary School with local Councillor, Elly Cutkelvin. Following a tour of the school Jon and Councillor Cutkelvin answered questions from Year 6 pupils on their roles in public life.
Jon said: “I was really looking forward to visiting another primary school in my Constituency. Knighton Fields Primary is an improving school which had a successful Ofsted inspection in July 2010.”
“I was keen to meet with the Headteacher to discuss the challenges facing the school and the school’s plans for the future.”
Helen Tarokh, Headteacher at Knighton Fields, said: “I am pleased that Jon and Elly have taken the time to visit the school and to provide my Year 6 with the opportunity to ask questions of a Member of Parliament and a Councillor. I know they really looked forward to meeting Jon and Elly.”
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Knighton Fields Primary School serves a culturally diverse area with approximately 210 pupils on roll. The school opened in 1929 and has recently enjoyed significant investment.
Councillor Cutkelvin commented: “I know that staff and governors at Knighton Fields work very hard to meet the needs of all families within the area and it is important, as a local Councillor, that staff and parents know that they can contact me. Like Jon, I too looked forward to hearing at first-hand what matters to young people.”
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Jon Ashworth MP welcomes Nicky Morgan's Parliamentary Debate on Midland Mainline Electrification |
Monday April 16 2012 |
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Jon Ashworth has welcomed Nicky Morgan's Parliamentary Debate on Midland Mainline Electrification and offered full support to the campaign.
In a piece of cross party unity, Jon Ashworth, Labour MP for Leicester South, will back calls by Loughborough Conservative MP Nicky Morgan for the electrification of Midland Mainline.
Jon Ashworth MP said: “Nicky Morgan has secured an adjournment debate in the Commons on Monday 16 April on the electrification of the Midland Mainline and I will be there to offer my full support.”
“Electrification would be a welcome boost to the Leicester and wider East Midlands economy.”
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“A few weeks ago I made the case for electrification of the Midland Mainline in the Commons and I have met the transport minister direct with Deputy Mayor Rory Palmer and Leicester East MP Keith Vaz to lobby for this much needed upgrade.”
“The East Midlands All Party Group of MPs which I Chair has also agreed to make the electrification of the Midland Mainline our top priority.”
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You can follow the debate on Jon's Parliamentary Page by clicking here. |
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Jon Ashworth MP and Shadow Chief Secretary Rachel Reeves MP met local shopkeepers warning about a 'samosa tax' |
Thursday April 12 2012 |
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Jon Ashworth MP and Shadow Chief Secretary Rachel Reeves MP met local shopkeepers on Evington Road and warned that a 'samosa tax' might hit Leicester.
Leicester South MP Jon Ashworth, and Shadow Chief Secretary Rachel Reeves MP, visited small retailers on Evington Road to listen to concerns about the local economy and hear what more needs to be done to support the Leicester business community.
Jon Ashworth MP said: “I'm delighted to welcome a member of our Shadow Cabinet - Rachel Reeves MP - to Leicester to meet local small business owners and listen to their concerns and views.”
“Small businesses are the backbone of the Leicester economy and as the local MP I want to make sure we do all we can to get the local economy moving and attract new jobs to the area.”
“That's why I'm particularly worried there is confusion over whether Leicester will be hit by a 'samosa tax' following the government's decision to levy VAT on foods such as pasties ‘sold at above ambient room temperature'.”
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“Local retailers who bake and sell samosas need certainty, not confusion, at this time when the economy is so in the doldrums.” “I'll be writing to HMRC and George Osborne to demand they clear up this confusion as soon as possible.”
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rachel Reeves MP said: “George Osborne's budget gets worse and worse by the day. Last week families were hit by an average of £511 each. Pastie tax has made him a laughing stock. And there is outrage that all the while he has given a tax cut of over £40,000 to 14,000 millionaires.”
“Now we hear that samosa shops in Leicester and elsewhere could be hit with a 20 per cent VAT hike - but the Chancellor's change is so chaotic and rushed nobody can give them a straight answer. Uncertainty can mean significant damage is done to small businesses like these.” |
Photos above right, Rachel Reeves MP with Jon Ashworth MP and Danish Ghandi, bottom right, Danish and Deeta Ghandi, Jon and Rachel Reeves' |
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