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Press Release Name Date
Jon Trickett presses Thatcher-like Government on its decision to cut benefits for low-income families 25/07/2010
Jon Trickett fights for schools as the heart of their community in Government’s Academies Bill 17/07/2010
Local MP Jon Trickett fights against VAT rise in House of Commons and calls on Liberal Democrats to vote against Bill 14/07/2010
Grant worth £190 to expectant mothers to be scrapped 01/07/2010
Local MP wants fathers to be aware of their rights at work 01/03/2010
Wakefield MP welcomes money to tackle anti-social behaviour 25/02/2010
Wakefield MP welcomes money to tackle anti-social behaviour 19/12/2009
Over 4,000 local children to be lifted out of poverty 24/11/2009
New helpline for vulnerable workers 20/10/2009
£500 to all 7 year olds in low-income families 07/10/2009
Help for local ex-miners from Jon Trickett MP 17/07/2009
Carers Week supported by local Lloyds and MP Jon Trickett 17/07/2009
Local MP welcomes help for homeowners 17/07/2009
Opportunity for local people to contribute to cheaper water prices welcomed by Jon Trickett MP 17/07/2009
MP warns locals to keep their mobile numbers private 17/07/2009
FAIRTRADE COSMETICS FOR WAKEFIELD 14/07/2009
Green Fund welcomed by Local MP 28/04/2009
Jon Trickett MP praises successful primary pupils in local schools 17/04/2009
Jon Trickett welcomes Government support for local ex-miners 17/04/2009
LOCAL MP CONDEMNS SCHOOLS WHO OVER-CHARGE 09/04/2009
Jon Trickett MP welcomes free swimming for all under-16s and over-60s! 09/04/2009
Tory priority is a tax cut for millionaires 09/04/2009
Jon Trickett MP Heralds Victory for local Blind People 09/04/2009
Local MP welcomes rise in young people from Wakefield going to university 09/04/2009
JON TRICKETT MP APPLAUDS LOCAL APPRENTICES 09/04/2009
Shortest hospital waits ever in Hemsworth 09/04/2009
Local MP welcomes budget announcement to help nearly 20,000 local pensioners 01/04/2009
Dedication to Education Further Demonstrated by Local Students 23/03/2009
New "Health in Pregnancy" Grant Welcomed 23/03/2009
MP Heralds Victory for local Blind People 23/03/2009
Jon Trickett Celebrates the Impressive Achievements of Local Young People 23/03/2009
Rule-breaking Schools Should be Brought to Account 19/02/2009
Ackworth Boy Lobbies MP 18/11/2008
Scheme Encourages Students to 'Aim Higher' 17/11/2008
URGENT GAS SAFETY WARNING 14/11/2008
MP 'Delighted' at post office card account decision 13/11/2008
South Kirkby Man Charts History 11/11/2008
MP warns tenants on gas safety 11/11/2008
Bogus Caller Alert 05/11/2008
'Innovative' Schools Pilot Comes to Area 05/11/2008
Former Hemsworth MPs Grave Marked After 77 Years 27/10/2008
'End Pre-Payment Rip-Off' says MP 20/10/2008
Update! '7 out of 10 Campaign' 16/10/2008
MP urges Safety First in Run up to Bonfire Night 14/10/2008
Local MP Appointed PPS to PM 07/10/2008
Backing Breast Cancer Awareness 07/10/2008
MP Urges Dementia Plan Backing 07/10/2008
Local MP Welcomes Wage Rise 07/10/2008
Childcare Help for Low Income Families 29/09/2008
1500 People Back the Post Office Petition 29/09/2008
MP Warns of Tax Scam Phone Calls 29/09/2008
Get 'on yer bike!' says local MP 29/09/2008
Local MP Praises School as Secretary of State Visits 25/09/2008
Pass Change Deadline for Concessionary Travel 02/09/2008
MP Backs '7 out of 10' Campaign on Prostate Cancer 02/09/2008
'Free Fire Alarms can save Lives!' says MP 20/08/2008
'Beware of Scam Letters and Emails' says MP 20/08/2008
'Tread Carefully with Incapacity Benefit' says local MP 14/08/2008
Deadling for Flood Funds Approaching 14/08/2008
'SAVE LOCAL POST OFFICES' - Says Local MP 12/08/2008
Ridings FM - PROUD TO BE A YORKIE 01/08/2008
MP CALLS FOR AID FOR SIGHT IMPAIRED 24/07/2008
LOCAL MP WELCOMES INCREASE IN MINIMUM WAGE BUT SAYS MORE HELP NEEDED FOR LOW PAID WORKERS 18/07/2008
‘KEEP BRASS BANDS ALIVE’ SAYS LOCAL MP 16/07/2008
MP VOTES TO RAISE MINIMUM WAGE 16/07/2008
MP SLAMS POST OFFICE CONSULTATION TIMETABLE 14/07/2008
‘More apprenticeships needed’ says MP 11/07/2008
WELCOME NEWS FOR LAND ARMY AND TIMBER CORPS VETS 02/07/2008
‘WATCH OUT FOR MOBILE CHARGES ABROAD’ 01/07/2008
'No!' to Post Office Closures 30/06/2008
C'Reinstate Catchpenny Carboot' says MP and Local Councillor 30/06/2008
‘MORE HELP FOR STROKE SURVIVORS’ URGES MP 27/06/2008
MP URGES ACTION TO STOP FLOODING 26/06/2008
‘CARERS NEED MORE HELP’ says local MP 24/06/2008
Time to Get Tough on Westfield Hotel 13/06/2008
MP WELCOMES UNDERAGE DRINKING MEASURES 11/06/2008
Honour All World War II Miners 28/05/2008
Fix Tax Credit System 28/05/2008
Travellers moved from Pit Top 09/05/2008
We Must Protect Vulnerable Workers 08/05/2008
EMA HELPING THOUSANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE 10/04/2008
'We need to help get more young people to university' says MP 03/04/2008
MP Pays Tribute to Veterans 25/02/2008
'We need a real debate on the EU' says local MP 07/02/2008
MP Calls for debate on Housing for the Elderly 14/12/2007
Local MP Backs Family's Outrage 12/12/2007
MP Fights for a Free and Public Health Service 11/12/2007
MP Praises Credit Unions 07/12/2007
Local MP calls for end to delays in Miners' Claims 29/10/2007
Fracture Clinic Decision Not Enough - say MPs 29/10/2007
Congratulations Rovers and Lions! 08/10/2007
MP Meets with PPI Forum Chair 14/09/2007
Flood Fund Information 11/09/2007
Local MP Lobbies for Moorthorpe Children's Centre 07/09/2007
MP Pushes for Pingat Medal 20/03/2007
Temporary and Agency Workers 06/03/2007
Hemsworth MP to Debate Local Housing in the Commons 14/02/2007
MP Campaigns for Veterans' Medals 05/02/2007
Local MP Meets with PPI Forum Members 09/11/2006
MP Addresses Crowds in Trafalgar Square and says 'No' to Top Up Fees 31/10/2006
Mp Supports Subpostmasters 20/10/2006
Redundant Crystal Drinks Employees Feel let Down 11/05/2006
Hemsworth MP Welcomes New Medal for Veterans 01/02/2006