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Perry Barr MP unveils new local campaign
Perry Barr’s re-elected Labour MP, Khalid Mahmood, has revealed plans for a new local scheme set on improving the environment.
The ‘Our Perry Barr’ campaign will be focused around the opinions and requests of those dwelling in the constituency, with the aim of making the area a better place to live.
Environmental concerns
The MP’s relationship with [...]
One of the country’s first female Asian MPs elected in Ladywood
Shabana Mahmood has become one of the country’s first female Asian MPs after being elected in the Ladywood constituency yesterday.
Mahmood won the seat previously held by former Labour MP Clare Short with a three percent increase in votes. There was a 2.5% swing in votes from Liberal Democrats to Labour.
In this general election, 22 Asian [...]
Ladywood local election candidate James Robertson’s hopes for a greener Birmingham
James Robertson is standing in the local elections on 6th May for the Ladywood seat. He has high hopes for Birmingham City Council and wants to see a greener future for Birmingham if elected.
Mr Robertson is a member of the Green Party, which has a candidate standing in every ward of Birmingham. He urges voters [...]
Birmingham City University hosts ‘Question Time’ with Perry Barr candidates
A Question Time-style debate was held at Birmingham City University yesterday, involving five of the Perry Barr constituency’s political candidates.
Student Union President Tom Thompson acted as the Chair at the hustings which featured Conservative candidate William Norton, Khalid Mahmood (Labour), John Tyrrell (Socialist Labour Party), Karen Hamilton (Liberal Democrat) and Melvin Ward (UK Independent Party).
Questions were put to [...]
Green Party manifesto released
The Green Party yesterday released their manifesto to the public, promising a ‘fairer’ and ‘greener’ country if they are to be brought into power.
The Green Party’s leader, Caroline Lucas, launched the manifesto at an event in Brighton, where she is running for MP.
At the heart of the manifesto are three policies which the ‘Greens’ deem [...]
Cadbury’s eco-friendly Easter egg packaging continues to improve
It’s Easter Sunday, and it has become apparent that Cadbury are doing their bit for the environment this holiday season.
Birmingham-founded confectionary brand Cadbury produces more Easter Eggs each year than any other company.
Last year, Cadbury sold 42.6 million traditional ‘shell’ chocolate eggs- turning the attention of many to the potential environmental impact.
Confusion
While Cadbury have been [...]
NEC’s National Stitchcraft Show opens showcasing DIY ‘green’ ideas
Birmingham’s NEC opened The National Stitchcraft Show yesterday (Thursday) with many exhibitors voicing their ‘green’ concerns.
The three-in-one exhibition, featuring Sewing for Pleasure, Hobbycrafts and Fashion Embroidery and Stitch, held stalls selling supplies, showcasing innovative designs and hosting workshops.
Workshops included sewing machine demonstrations, card-making, embroidery and much more.
One highlight was Alison Smith’s Dress Makers 30-minute sewing [...]
Cadbury maintain that they are doing enough to be green this Easter
Cadbury have released a statement confirming that under the new management of Kraft, they are still committed to maintaining an eco work ethic.
Since Kraft’s takeover of the Birmingham-based confectionary company in January this year, customers have been left wondering whether the company will commit to previously set goals by Cadbury aiming to reduce the brand’s [...]