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Author: Miranda
International Women’s Day 2006: Women having the confidence to step out
As part of this year’s local International Women’s Day celebrations, I gave a speech to women’s organisation Waltham Forest Women in Public Life. I am particularly keen to work with organisations like Women in Public Life as they do a marvellous job helping local women find their voice. Continue reading “International Women’s Day 2006: Women having the confidence to step out”
International Women’s Day 2006: Female MPs call for an end to domestic violence
Lea Bridge Ward Councillor Stella Creasy and I were invited to a special meeting at the House of Commons on Thursday, to celebrate international women’s day with women MPs, including Meg Munn, Minister for Women and Cabinet Minister, Harriet Harman, and to discuss with them the work they are doing to stamp out domestic violence.
Stella and I were then invited to observe a special parliamentary debate in the House of Commons Chamber, where the MPs debated the forthcoming Domestic Violence National Action Plan and other anti-domestic violence initiatives being taken through Parliament. Continue reading “International Women’s Day 2006: Female MPs call for an end to domestic violence”
DTI Minister meets local business owners
Leytonstone received a visit from Department for Trade and Industry Minister, Alun Michael MP, today. Mr Michael, who is the Minister responsible for Regions, Skills and Productivity, talked to local business owners about the challenges of running a small business and he also sought their views on potential business opportunities involving the 2012 Olympics. Continue reading “DTI Minister meets local business owners”
David Miliband meets Leyton’s red ladies
David Miliband MP, Cabinet Minister for Communities and Local Government, was in Leyton today to support Labour’s campaign in neighbouring Grove Green. He was charming and fab on the door step. There are not many government ministers I swoon over but 🙂 ………… Continue reading “David Miliband meets Leyton’s red ladies”