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In this edition: 

Aidan Burley MP’s Diary Website of the Week:Make it in Great Britain Aidan welcomes dropin unemployment inCannock Chase 

Photo news:Hednesford RemembranceService and Parade Aidan slams hospital truston proposed ward closure Boosting apprenticeshipsfor young people and smallbusinesses Photo news:Cannock Chase HighSchool pupils visit Aidan inParliament 

Aidan questions threemonth ‘arbitary’ limit for A&E closure Rugeley celebrates a happyyear of Home Comforts Call for local manufacturersto get involved in ‘Make it inGreat Britain’ campaign Aidan in the media:Stafford Hospital A&Eclosure: MPs call for debate Aidan in the papers:

Kelvin Mackenzie on AidanBurley MP Aidan in the papers:Engaging the nextgeneration Aidan in the papers:MP heckled with four letter words in Commons Aidan in the papers:Cannock Chase mourns theloss of local news Aidan in the papers:Tribute Column for lastedition of Chase Post How to contactAidan Burley MP

 Issue 28 – Thursday 24th November 2011

 

Since the last edition, Aidan has: 

·  Attended the Hednesford Remembrance Day Service and

Parade.

·  Attacked local NHS Trust plans to close a ward at Cannock

Hospital from January 2012 and called for an urgent meetingwith Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust Chief Executive Lyn Hill-

Tout to get the closure reversed.·  Been interviewed by Phil Upton on BBC Radio WM about the

closure of the Chase Post.

·  Made a formal request to the Speaker of the House of 

Commons for an urgent House of Commons debate over plans to close Stafford Hospital's A&E department at nightalongside neighbouring MPs Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford), BillCash (Stone), and Gavin Williamson (South Staffordshire).

·  Welcomed official figures showing falling unemployment 

in Cannock Chase.

·  Been quoted by the Birmingham Post regarding his call for 

an end to taxpayer funded trade union activities.

·  Called on local manufacturers in Cannock Chase to take part

in the Government's 'Make it in Great Britain' campaign totransform outdated opinions of UK manufacturing.

·  Been quoted by the Press Gazette on the closure of the

Chase Post.

·  Attended meeting on High Speed Rail with Transport

Secretary the Rt Hon Justine Greening MP.

·  Met with Police Minister Nick Herbert MP to discuss Police

and Crime Commissioners.

·  Chaired a parliamentary roundtable by British Security

Industry Association (BSIA) on the “barriers andopportunities associated with closer collaborative working

between the police and the private security sector”.·  Met with Health Minister Simon Burns MP to discuss the

planned closure of Stafford A&E.

·  Written a tribute column, which was published in the last ever 

edition of the Chase Post.

·  Welcomed pupils from Cannock Chase High School to

Parliament for a tour and question and answer session.

·  Been quoted in The Sunday Times on transparency of MPs

private funding sources.

·  Been quoted in The Guardian on engaging young people 

in politics. 

Website of the Week: 

www.makeitingreatbritain.bis.gov.uk 

Launched in November 2011, Make it in Great Britain is acampaign aiming to transform the image of modern UK

manufacturing and to raise awareness of its importance for theeconomy. Starting with The Make it in Great Britain Challenge, a

national competition to find the most promising and cutting-edgepre-market products or processes, it will culminate in an

exhibition which celebrates the best of British manufacturing,held at the Science Museum during the Olympic and Paralympic

Games. Aidan has called on local manufactuers to take part – for more see story below.

 

Aidan welcomes drop inunemployment in Cannock Chase Aidan has welcomed figures showing a significant drop in the number of unemployed claimants in Cannock Chase last month. Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that thenumber of unemployed claimants in Cannock Chase constituency inOctober 2011 was 2,218, down 126 from September 2011. This

month on month drop is the 13th largest of all the constituencies in

England and 26th largest in the UK in absolute terms and represents adrop of over 5 per cent between September and October. These welcome figures come on the back of recent action by theCannock Chase MP to help support local people back into work. Over 600 local people attended two recent Jobs Fayres which had beenorganised and hosted by Aidan, and these are the first official figuressince those Jobs Fayres. Recent feedback from the Fayres hadshown that around 1 in 10 of those who attended the Fayres hadenhanced their career prospects; however this figure is now thoughtto be much higher. Commenting Aidan said: "I welcome these figures showing thenumber of unemployed claimants in Cannock Chase dropping significantly in the last month. Along with my Jobs Fayres, we haveseen a number of big investments in Staffordshire in recent monthswith Jaguar Land Rover, Amazon and APC Overnight all investing and creating jobs locally. 

"Despite this, I fully accept that times continue to be tough and local   people are understandably concerned about their job security. It isclear from the national unemployment figures, particularly among young people, that the recovery we are seeing is very fragile and wemust not rest on our laurels. There is much still to be done and it isvital that we do everything to boost confidence in the economy and inCannock Chase in particular." 

 

Photo news:Hednesford Remembrance Service

and Parade 

Aidan lays a wreath at the Hednesford Remembrance Service

on Sunday 13th November 2011. 

Aidan prepares to take the salute at the Hednesford

Remembrance Parade on Sunday 13th November 2011. 

Aidan slams hospital trust onproposed ward closure Aidan has criticised plans by Mid Staffs hospital chiefs to close a ward

at Cannock Hospital from January 2012. The plans, if implemented, will see the Holly Bank Ward at Cannockhospital merging with Fairoak ward to become a 28 bedded combinedneurological / rheumatology / ortho-elderly care facility. These latest plans come only two weeks after it was announced thatStafford Accident and Emergency Department would be closedovernight for three months starting from 1 December 2011 due tostaffing shortages. Aidan has written to Trust Chief Executive Lyn Hill-Tout demanding an

urgent meeting to discuss these latest proposals and the potentialrisks to local people in Cannock Chase. Commenting Aidan said: "I am astonished by the decision of Mid Staffs Trust to close another ward at Cannock Hospital. I amabsolutely clear that any closure of wards at the Hospital is totally unacceptable. "Whilst I fully appreciate that space in our hospitals is at a premium,and reserve capacity for emergencies and added load in the winter months is prudent. I am extremely concerned that an additional ward closure should be planned, solely on the basis that patients need "decanting" during ward refurbishments.

 "Local people are already concerned that their casualty service isbeing cut and so I cannot see how any more plans for closures will build confidence in the Trust and its ability to deliver quality healthcarefor people in Cannock Chase."  Aidan has also hit out at the Trust for the way in which he wasinformed of the proposals saying: "I am dismayed to have initially learnt of these plans from the local 'grapevine'. My office had initially contacted the Trust after I picked up a rumour from a local colleague.This rumour was initially denied on the phone only to be confirmed by email yesterday. It is hugely damaging for proposals such as this tobe allowed to develop in the dark."  

Boosting apprenticeships foryoung people and small businesses Aidan has welcomed new measures from the Government to ensureyoung people and small businesses feel the full benefits of thesuccessful expansion of apprenticeships. Data released last month showed that here in Cannock Chase: 

·  580 people started an apprenticeship in 2009/10.

·  1,190 people started an apprenticeship in 2010/11.

 This means the number of people starting an apprenticeshipincreased by 610 last year. Commenting Aidan said: "Over 600 more people in Cannock Chaseare benefiting from an apprenticeship thanks to the government'sextra investment. This is great news not just for these individuals, but also for the whole local economy. "Until now, too many businesses have been put off taking on an

apprentice because of unnecessary bureaucracy and red tape. It istherefore good news for businesses and young people alike that thegovernment is streamlining the system. "I also welcome the cash bonuses for small firms who take on young apprentices and I urge companies in Cannock Chase to take up thisopportunity."  

Photo news:Cannock Chase High School pupilsvisit Aidan in Parliament 

Aidan with pupils from Cannock Chase High School

who visited him in Parliament on Friday 18th November 2011.They are pictured here in Westminster Hall as part of their 

tour of the Houses of Parliament. 

Aidan answering questions from Cannock Chase High Schoolpupils during their visit to Parliament.

 

Aidan questions three month ‘arbitary’limit for A&E closure Aidan has questioned the decision by Mid Staffordshire Trust toannounce a closure of Stafford Accident and Emergency Unit for an'arbitrary' period of three months. Aidan has written to the Trust seeking an explanation as to thereasoning behind announcing a closure of 3 months and demandingthat it do all it can to re-open before this time. Aidan has also asked to Trust to identify what contingency plans arein place if the problems are not solved in this 3 month period and whatreasoning there is to assume that the problems will be solved within

this time frame. Commenting Aidan said: "I remain bitterly disappointed by thedecision to close Stafford A&E which is so vital to local people inCannock Chase. I am particularly concerned about the impact of thisclosure on nearby Hospitals and Ambulance services. "To many people, including myself, this 3 month figure seems like anarbitrary period - why not 87 or 92 days? I am keen to find out thereasoning for announcing such a specific time frame and demanding to know that if the key criteria for opening are met the A&E will be ableto open before this period is up. 

"I have also asked to see what contingency plans are in place in theevent of the problems not being sorted in these 3 months and/or if there is a major incident in the Staffordshire area."  

Rugeley celebrates a happy yearof Home Comforts Recycling champions Home Comforts are celebrating a year of theRugeley re-use shop being open.

 The shop, which is on Power Station Road adjacent to the RugeleyHousehold Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC), opened lastNovember selling pre-owned furniture and bric-a-brac to peopleacross the county. The shop has received strong support from Staffordshire CountyCouncil and Cannock MP Aidan Burley. The shop takes donations of furniture from local people and sellsthem on. In the last 12 months, 939 people have offered items to theshop and more than 27 tonnes of reusable furniture have beendiverted from landfill.

 Home Comforts offers volunteer placements and currently has 38people working with it. Opportunities in warehousing, administration,stock control and driving are available. Aidan said, “I would like to pay tribute to Home Comforts and all itsvolunteers on its one year of trading. I have had the privilege of visiting the shop on a number of occasions, firstly as a volunteer where I spent the day helping to deliver furniture and then alongsideConservative Party Chairman Baroness Warsi at a jobs club for young 

 people. I know she was greatly impressed by the work they do helping to support local families in need and I would urge local people to get involved with this brilliant local charity.”  There is more information about the Home Comforts project atwww.homecomforts.org.uk. 

Call for local manufacturers to getinvolved in ‘Make it in Great Britain’campaign Aidan has called on local manufacturers in Cannock Chase to takepart in the Government's 'Make it in Great Britain' campaign totransform outdated opinions of UK manufacturing. As part of the campaign, Government is looking for UK manufacturingchampions to help overturn the persistent myth that Britain 'has nomanufacturing industry'. Business Secretary Vince Cable has calledon manufacturers across the country to help Government find up to 30'industry champions' to take part in, and support the Make it in GreatBritain campaign. The campaign will culminate in an exhibition that will celebrate thesuccesses of the manufacturing sector, challenge inaccurate views of 

manufacturing and encourage young people to consider a career inthe industry. Over the past three weeks the Government has announced£140million of investment in manufacturing to end 13 years of declinein manufacturing under Labour. Commenting Aidan said: "Manufacturing can boost the economy if wehelp manufacturers to grow and export. "The Government has announced more than £140million investment in manufacturing in the last month and is turning back the tide after 13years of decline under Labour. But it's not just about spending, we

need to dispel the myth that 'we don't make anything in the UK anymore'. "That is why I am encouraging everyone involved in manufacturing inCannock Chase, whether they are business owners, designers,engineers, plant operators or even apprentices to support thecampaign by putting themselves forward as manufacturing champions. With their help, we can modernise people's views of manufacturing."  The industry champions will be knowledgeable about manufacturingand will play an important role in challenging the current myths about

UK manufacturing. They will identify and publicise Britishmanufacturing successes and act as advocates for the campaign andthe future of British manufacturing. The campaign website can be viewed here:http://www.bis.gov.uk/makeitingreatbritain. 

Aidan in the media:Stafford Hospital A&E closure:

MPs call for debate BBC News website

Wednesday 16th November 2011 

Four Staffordshire MPs have asked for a Commonsdebate over plans to close a hospital's A&Edepartment at night. Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust has approved a three-monthclosure of Stafford Hospital's accident and emergency from 22:00 until08:00.

 But the Conservative MPs for Stone, Stafford, Cannock Chase andSouth Staffordshire say they want the department open 24 hours. The group said they were "extremely disappointed" with the decision. MPs Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford), Aidan Burley (Cannock Chase), BillCash (Stone), and Gavin Williamson (South Staffordshire) have madea formal request to the Speaker of the House of Commons for anurgent debate. 'Every possibility explored' 

Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr Lefroy said: "We are extremelydisappointed that the decision had to be taken which will see a short-term closure of the A&E at Stafford and are working locally and inWestminster to help find solutions to the staff shortage at the hospital. "We are calling for this urgent debate to ensure that Stafford is givenfull support to ensure the quickest possible return to 24-hour A&E andthat every possibility is explored by the PCT and the government. "An A&E department open 24 hours a day, seven days a week atStafford is essential for all our constituents and we will fight to restorethat as soon as possible." Trust chief executive Lynn Hill-Tout previously said the closure wouldallow resources to be focused on the daytime and would improve"quality of care". She added that the three-month overnight closure, due to start on 1December, would also allow a period for "intense staff development". Last month the A&E unit at Stafford Hospital was issued with a formalwarning after inspectors found a lack of suitably qualified or trainednursing staff on duty during an unannounced visit. After a follow-up inspection, the CQC said it only had moderate

concerns about the department. The hospital is at the centre of a public inquiry, after a higher thanexpected number of deaths from 2005 to 2008. 

Aidan in the papers:Kelvin Mackenzie on Aidan Burley MP Kelvin Mackenzie, Daily Mail

Saturday 12th November 2011 

Hats off to Tory MP Aidan Burley for pointing out that we could have anextra 2,800 nurses if the taxpayer stopped footing the £67 million bill for trade union officials in state-runindustries; hospitals, police etc. If members want trade unions, fine —they should pay for it, not us. 

Aidan in the papers:

Engaging the next generation Kate Murray, The Guardian

Saturday 19th November 2011 

The children's minister, Tim Loughton,confesses he's been a "dyed-in the-wool political anorak" since his teens. "I

 joined the Conservatives when I was 14," he says. "My view was thatrather than just throwing things at the television as many people do,the best way of doing something about it was to join a political party." But Loughton concedes that fewer young people nowadays share theenthusiasm for politics he felt at a tender age. "I think young peopleare probably more engaged with issues than they have been for along time, from obvious stuff like tuition fees to the environment andtransport. But they don't necessarily transfer that across to interest inpolitics and less still to political parties," he says. "This is a bigchallenge for all political parties. If it continues, there's going to be areal democratic deficit in years to come." As he points out, only 44% of 18- to 24-year-olds bothered to vote inlast year's general election. New research from Nottingham TrentUniversity suggests that it's politicians themselves who are the

problem. According to the study, fewer than one in five young peoplehave a positive view of political parties and two-thirds see past andpresent governments as dishonest. Professor Matt Henn, who led the research, says that young peoplehave a "pretty sophisticated set of views on political issues", withhigher education and youth employment topping their list of concerns."What our survey reveals very clearly is there's support among youngpeople for the general notion of democracy but a deep unhappinessand distrust of politicians," he says. "Young people don't feel their concerns are being adequately represented and championed by thepolitical parties. They feel that the parties are treating them cynicallyas voting fodder."

 Charlotte Hill, chief executive of youth development charity UK Youth,says young people, just like many in the wider population, are turnedoff by our adversarial political system – and by revelations like theMPs' expenses scandal. They often prefer community activism, whichis more directly connected to their lives. To re-engage young people,Hill adds, politicians need to lead by example. "We need to reclaimrole models from The X Factor and footballers," she insists. Conservative MP Aidan Burley, who was elected to parliament lastyear at the age of 31, hopes the new breed of younger MPs likehimself can connect better with young people than "greying MPs in

their 50s, 60s or even 80s". "The new intake has been very positive in getting some different facesin and some fresh blood," he says. Burley is a trustee of the UK youthparliament and that's one route, he suggests, to inspire young peopleabout politics. But he adds: "There is an image problem with youngpeople going into politics. On one side there's the Tory boy HarryEnfield character and then there's the firebrand left-wing protester. Idon't think either stereotype is particularly helpful to young people." Labour MP Lisa Nandy, who worked for the Children's Society charitybefore she became an MP, says the culture of making young people"wait their turn" before wielding real influence means their talent is

often wasted. "A lot of young people are viewed with suspicion if theytry to get involved. It's viewed as ambition and too often seen as anegative thing. But often young people are ambitious not for themselves but for what they can do, and that's fantastic and reallyinspiring," she says. Nandy adds that the young people she meets in her constituency are"tremendously well-informed" about a wide range of issues, eventhose that don't have a direct impact on their lives. But others fear that many young people effectively give up on politicsby the time they are able to vote. Danny Bartlett runs the Hands UpWho's Bored? project to "take the yawn factor out of politics". Hesays: "If you don't engage them at 11 to 16, they get to 18 when theyhave the power to vote and say: 'What am I voting for? I have noidea.' Then they get bitter towards the government and the systembecause they've never been taught about it. We need to get politicsout of the textbook and into the real world." For Tim Loughton, government can help by shifting the debate aboutyouth issues from just the negatives – whether it be preventingteenage pregnancies, youth offending or binge drinking – to thepositive ways young people can make a difference. "It's not aboutprevention and containment, but about realising aspiration andtapping into the enormous creative energy of young people," he says.

Among his priorities are encouraging a strong voice for young peoplein every local authority area, through youth councils or youth mayors,and rolling out the National Citizen Service scheme, piloted thissummer, to encourage young people to set up and run communityprojects. "Young people are fed up with being dissed as hoodie muggers," hesays. "We need to tap into their energy and enthusiasm and activism." 

Aidan in the papers:

MP heckled with four letter wordsin Commons Jonathan Walker, Birmingham Post

Thursday 17th November 2011 

A Midland MP has told how he wasabused by opponents who mutteredobscenities in the House of Commons as he demanded an end totaxpayer subsidises for union staff. 

Aidan Burley, Conservative MP for Cannock Chase, faced a barrageof abuse in the Chamber of the Commons as he condemned thepractice of local authorities and public services paying staff to carryout trade union work. And he said the comments by some Labour MPs went beyond thetraditional barracking, as opponents used a series of four letter wordsto insult him as he was delivering his speech. Mr Burley is leading acampaign backed by a range of Conservative backbenchers to ensureunion officials are paid out of union funds, and not by taxpayers. Leading a House of Commons debate, he told MPs: “It is my simplecontention that trade unions should pay for representation within

public sector organisations through subscriptions. It is unfair thattaxpayers should have to shoulder that burden.”Click here to find out more! Mr Burley told The Birmingham Post: “Union bully boys turned up inforce. There was the usual noise, but also four-letter words comingacross the Chamber at me. Three of them came over after the debateand I actually thought there might be a fight.” Labour MP Richard Burden (Lab Northfield), who was not in theChamber for the debate, said: “Mr Burley’s position shows a markedignorance about the way good workplace relations are forged.”

 Birmingham City Council spent almost £1.9 million last financial year employing the equivalent of 62 full-time staff to carry out trade unionactivities. The total cost of union representatives to Europe’s largest localauthority was published by the authority – but was only uncoveredthrough new human resources computer systems. A study published by pressure group the Taxpayers’ Alliance last year highlighted union funding by health trusts after it submitted a series of Freedom of Information requests to public bodies. University HospitalBirmingham NHS Foundation revealed it was employing the

equivalent of 2.6 full time union officials. The Taxpayers’ Allianceestimated the cost to the taxpayer at more than £70,000. 

Aidan in the papers:Cannock Chase mourns theloss of local news Dominic Ponsford, Press Gazette

Monday 21st November 2011

 

Politicians, community leaders andreaders are among those to have paidtribute to the Chase Post - a localweekly newspaper which was closedlast week by Trinity Mirror. While local newspapers closures are not uncommon in the presentera - it is a very rare for an area as large as Cannock Chase, with apopulation of just over 60,000, to lose its primary source of localnews. 

The area will be left with some coverage from regional daily theWolverhampton Express and Star, which is based 10 miles away andno longer has a dedicated Cannock Chase edition. In its final edition, the Chase Post published six pages of tributes fromlocal people who wanted to pay their respects to the 52,000 a weekcirculation free weekly. South Staffordshire MP Gavin Williamson said: "Newspapers such asthe Chase Post are as much the heart of the local community as apost office or local school. "Unfortunately the end of the newspaper will take a lot away fromevery village and community that it has served for so many years. "The Chase Post has not only been a servant to communities inCannock and South Staffordshire, but I think it has been it’s lifebloodand its passing will be mourned by many." Penkridge Parish Council chairman Pet Hughes said: "The paper is alifeline for many villagers. The paper always got to the issues of thecommunity and served the people well. “It also helped with charities in the villages." 

The Chase Post was one of three weeklies closed by Trinity Mirror inthe Midlands last week as it revealed plans to axe 50 editorial staff inthe region. It is also plans to further centralise editorial production for its Birmingham and Coventry weekly and daily titles. According to the NUJ, Trinity Mirror Midlands made an operating profitof £3.2m in 2010. Trinity Mirror has said it tried and failed to sell the Chase Post,Stafford Post and the Sutton News. But Press Gazette understands that the Chase Post was near profitablity when central Trinity Mirror overheads are taken out.

 Many have paid truibute to Chase Post editor of 25 years MikeLockley. Chief inspector of Staffordshire Police Carl Ratcliffe said: "Six monthsago I arrived in Cannock Chase and was immediately introduced toMike Lockley and the Chase Post. "I can honestly say I am the envy of all other commanders in the areabecause of the pro-active and professional relations we have built upin such a short time. 

"The Chase Post is a community newspaper with an understanding of community issues, it is so respected by everyone you talk to in thearea. "Last week, we congratulated Mike on his 25th anniversary as editor at the Chase Post, this week we have learnt the Post is to be axed. "Mike is a Cannock legend and you only get a nickname like thatthrough earning people’s respect. "The Chase Post is something we should all be proud of. CannockPolice will miss you and there will be a gap within the district as awhole."

 Cannock Chase MP Aidan Burley said: "We live in a time when thereputation of some journalists and newspapers is, perhaps, onlymarginally higher than MPs. "However, even in the deepest fog, beacons stand out. In my opinionthe Chase Post under the inspired editorship of Mike Lockley was onesuch beacon. Its loss will be deeply felt by everyone here in CannockChase." Last week National Union of Journalists northern and Midlandsorganiser Chris Morley delivered a wreath tothe offices of the Case

Post. He said: "Although we have laid this wreath, the NUJ does not believethese papers have to die. Trinity Mirror claims to have searched for abuyer, but has not been open about its efforts. It has an obligation bylaw to try to eliminate or reduce the number of redundancies theclosure of these titles will bring about and one obvious way of doingthat would be to actively seek a buyer. “If it is serious about finding a new owner, Trinity Mirror shouldconsider giving away the titles to any credible local investors with aclear interest in keeping them as the valuable community asset thatthey are. The group reaped the profits from these papers over the

past ten years and should now be responsible to the community whoprovided those profits. “The closure of these titles was announced in the same week that thenew Localism Act was passed. As a union, we will be looking hard tosee if this new Act’s provision for forcing companies to allow time for community groups to organise a bid to take over threatened local'assets of community value', could be adopted to save threatenedlocal papers.” 

Aidan in the papers:Tribute Column for last editionof Chase Post Aidan Burley MP, Chase Post

Thursday 17th November 2011 

We live in a time when thereputation of some journalists andnewspapers is perhaps onlymarginally higher than MPs.

However, even in the deepest fogbeacons stand out. In my opinion the Chase Post under the inspirededitorship of Mike Lockley was one such beacon. Its loss will bedeeply felt by everyone here in Cannock Chase. Even when publicity is good, bad and indifferent it is important thatpeople have access to quality local news. The Chase Post hascertainly provided this and should be commended for the fair andbalanced way it has reported local news and the way it has alwayssupported Cannock Chase and the people who live and work here. This was true when as a Parliamentary Candidate Mike agreed to mysuggestion that the paper organise, host and chair Cannock's firstever parliamentary debate with all the main MP candidates. Readerswere able to write in with questions and for the first time local peoplecould question all the candidates in a public forum. Over 300 people attended on the night and asked questions thatmattered to them. Many said in the bar afterwards that they hadchanged their vote on the basis of listening to the candidates'answers. This is politics at its best, and most real. Since the election, the paper has been very supportive of my efforts topromote Cannock Chase and help get people back into work. I will beforever grateful for the fantastic support and promotion of my recent

Jobs Fayres, which were all about helping and supporting local peopleget new jobs. We also must not forget the papers own job listingswhich I know have helped many people back into work. I was also delighted when Mike gave me the opportunity to contributea weekly column to the paper so that local people could keepinformed about what I am doing for them in Westminster and CannockChase. I shall miss writing about my 'Week in Westminster' – not leastbecause I know many readers felt it an original insight into the crazyworld of the Westminster Village. I think I speak for all readers in saying that the Chase Post will besorely missed, and I for one know that my Saturday mornings will

never be quite the same without Mike's 'lighter look at life' which I hadthe privilege of guest writing last Christmas. My best wishes go toMike and all his professional staff at this difficult time. You have beenan inspiration to us all.

 

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