Protecting the Marine Environment Friday, 13 November, 2020 Today the Prime Minister announced an expansion of our Marine Protection Zone around our overseas territories. The island of Tristan da Cunha is the latest to introduce a protection zone closing 90% of its waters to human activity. This brings the total of UK waters protected to 4.3million sq km - approx 1% of the oceans, a size equivalent to 14 times the size of the UK. Boris Johnson is urging... Westminster News
Face Coverings required in public places from 24th July 21st July 2020 From this Friday - 24th July, it will be mandatory to wear a face covering in all public enclosed spaces in England That means the supermarket, all shops... Local NewsWestminster News
Environment Bill - taking action for a better future 29th October 2019 The government’s Environment Bill had its second reading in Parliament yesterday and is now well on the way to putting into law protections to make our... Articles
NHS strikes deal for Orkambi and other Cystic Fibrosis Drugs 26th October 2019 Great news as Health Secretary Matt Hancock has struck a deal to make Orkambi and other ground-breaking medicines for cystic fibrosis available on the NHS. As a... Articles
Improving Air Quality in the City is URGENT 8th September 2019 As the local councillor for Horfield, Bristol, Claire has been part of the cross-party working group looking at making Bristol a carbon neitral city by 2030. As... European NewsLocal News
Airbus - a key employer for Bristol 20th February 2015 Claire visits Airbus, one of the South Wests best employers and a great asset to the Bristol economy. Airbus employs over 130 people in Bristol West and its... Reports
Community is Vital 16th November 2014 It was a real privilege today to share in the celebrations at Redland Parish Church as they announced that the new community building had received planning... Reports
Claire Hiscott: new figures show Conservatives’ plan is delivering more security for families in Bristol West 13th November 2014 Claire has welcomed new figures showing that 1,238 fewer people in Bristol West are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance than in 2010, a 35 % fall. This means more... Articles
World Stroke Day. 29th October 2014 Wednesday 29 October marks World Stroke Day and this year's theme highlights the impact of stroke on women. Articles
Apprenticeships Work! 24th October 2014 Ever wondered what the politicial headlines mean in practice? Take the latest – 1.8 million more apprenticeships. Well here’s a good news story behind a slogan. Opinions
