Congleton Conservative Association

Fantastic evening at the Sanbach Branch quiz night and fish + chip supper.

The three musketeers? Rhoda, Bettie and Mike at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham 2018. Excellent Conference - Final day "Dancing Queen' Speech very well received by all - well done PM..

Great turnout for the Middlewich leaflet deliveries with special thanks to Fiona Bruce and Bill McCracken and local Branch members Joy and Ann.

Great turnout in Sandbach for the Street Surgery on 11th August and in excellent weather. Very good reception from local residents with interesting and supportive feedback on national as well as local issues.

Drop in Session for Cheshire East Council Conservative Leader Rachel Bailey. The Wheatsheaf, Sandbach was the venue for members of the Sandbach community to call in to meet Rachel and raise issues. The event was well attended with a range of interesting questions and a request for us to hold another one! In the photo - CEC Cllr Rachel Bailey, Paul Bates, Gill Merry, Gail Wait and George Hayes, with STC Cllr Richard Wait and CCCA Chairman Mike Benson.

Fiona Bruce at The Fun Day in Sandbach Park on 30th June. Great day for families organised and funded by Sandbach Town Council.

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https://www.theguardian.com/…/corbyn-fe ar-sees-pension-fund… Labour Council advised to not invest so much into UK infrastructure in case of a Labour Government

Fiona Bruce MP realises animal sentience at Prime Minister’s Questions this week
Fiona Bruce MP said “It has been suggested that the vote last week on New Clause 30 of the EU Withdrawal Bill somehow signalled a weakening in the protection of animals - that is wrong. Voting against the amendment was not a vote against the idea that animals are sentient and feel pain - that is a misconception. I specifically sought clarification and confirmation of this from the Prime Minister ...herself at PMQs as below. Subsequently, Environment Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed that the sentience of animals will continue to be recognised and protections strengthened when we leave the EU in a Ministerial Statement.” At Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday 22nd November, Fiona asked:
"Will the Prime Minister reassure people that this Conservative Government are committed to maintaining the United Kingdom’s strong commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare, both now and post-Brexit?"
Theresa May, the Prime Minister replied:
"I am happy to give my hon. Friend that commitment. As she and others will know, we already have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world, and as we leave the EU, we should not only maintain, but enhance them. We have already set out our proposals to introduce mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses; to increase sentences for animal cruelty to five years; to ban microbeads, which damage marine life; and to ban the ivory trade to help bring an end to elephant poaching. We also recognise and respect the fact that animals are sentient beings and should be treated accordingly. The Animal Welfare Act 2006 provides protection for all animals capable of experiencing pain or suffering which are under the control of man. But I reaffirm to her that we will be ensuring that we maintain and enhance our animal welfare standards when we leave the EU."
You can watch the video of Fiona’s PMQ on the BBC News website at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/…/pmqs-bruce-asks- may-about-looking-af…
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Fiona Bruce calls on residents to support local businesses this Small Business Saturday on 2nd December
Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities. This year will be the fifth year the campaign has run, Fiona has supported it every year, and nationally it has involved millions of customers and businesses.
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FIONA BRUCE WELCOMES MIDDLEWICH BYPASS FUNDING Middlewich MP Fiona Bruce, who has campaigned for years for funding for a bypass in Middlewich, was delighted to welcome today the announcement by the Secretary of State for Transport of £46.8m funding towards a total cost of £56.9m for the Middlewich Eastern Bypass. This will reduce congestion in the town centre and facilitate the opening up of employment land with the potential to provide over 2,000 jobs. The funding is one of ...only two new large local major road schemes receiving approval at the present time, and has been achieved in the face of stiff competition from towns clamouring for bypasses across the country. Speaking with Fiona Bruce MP on making the announcement this morning, Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling MP, said ‘As someone who used to live just outside Middlewich, I know well just how important this project is and the difference it will make.’ Fiona Bruce MP said: ‘This is a massive boost for Middlewich. It puts Middlewich firmly on the economic map of the North West and should act as a rocket launcher for further investment, such as the reopening of Middlewich Railway Station for passengers. ‘Such a huge commitment by this Government will radically improve the quality of life for Middlewich people, both reducing chronic congestion and opening up many much needed local job opportunities . ‘I want to express my appreciation, both to Cheshire East Council for working with me on a sustained basis over many years to make a clear business case to Government for this Bypass funding - in the face of severe competition from other towns across the country, - and to Government Ministers for listening to our representations in Westminster, and responding with this fantastic announcement today.’ Following the announcement, Transport Minister the Rt Hon John Hayes MP praise Fiona Bruce MP’s work to secure this funding, saying: ‘Fiona has made the case for this improvement with persuasive enthusiasm time and time again and so I am delighted with the announcement that means the economic benefit, improved safety, and better access will make so much difference to families and businesses throughout Middlewich and beyond
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Fiona Bruce MP pledges to help beat cancer sooner Fiona Bruce MP has RE-committed her support to help Cancer Research UK save more lives in the Congleton constituency and across the UK. Fiona attended a parliamentary event held by Cancer Research UK in Westminster to find out how she can keep cancer at the top of the new Parliament’s agenda.
At the event, Fiona met some of Cancer Research UK’s dedicated volunteer Campaign Ambassadors. She found out how many people in the Con...gleton constituency are diagnosed with cancer each year, underlining the need for MPs to join the fight against the disease.
Over the course of this Parliament, two million people will be diagnosed with cancer across the UK, so Cancer Research UK needs political support in order to continue to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. Cancer survival in the UK is still lagging behind other countries and too many cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage, when they are harder to treat successfully.
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