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Why I want ‘English votes for English laws’ By Charlotte Leslie MPThe Scottish Referendum debate has cast new light on old injustices in our system.

English MPs cannot vote on devolved matters which don’t effect England, but Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish MPs routinely vote on matters that do not affect their countries at all, but only affect England. We cannot perpetuate this unfair system any longer. Other union countries’ MPs should not have a vote on issues that only affect England.

Only English MPs should vote on those - ‘English Votes for English Laws’.

Now it is time for us to break our silence - not for selfish nationalism, but for fairness, equality, and consistency for our country.

InsideRestore the No 20 bus for BS10, PAGE 2Let’s call a halt to 20mph rollout in our area, PAGE 2Blaise Park ranger is safe at last, PAGE 3Jobs fair in BS10 is a huge success, PAGE 3

Our MP, Charlotte Leslie, is leading the way on campaigning to preserve our NHS free at point of need – not only for the next decade, but for generations to come.

Charlotte, whose father worked for the NHS in the BRI and Southmead Hospitals warned that politicians can no longer shy away from difficult questions over the NHS.

She has called for a cross-party political amnesty to find a consensus on how to manage the tsunami of increasing demand that our NHS faces.

Charlotte said “Politicians

shouldn’t use the future of the NHS as a political tool to win elections.

“I do not want to have to explain to my grandchildren why I put my own election ahead of working with doctors, nurses, and those from other parties to ensure they had an NHS free at point of need.

“I would like to see future manifestos based on core agreements between the parties on how to tackle challenges that threaten us all, not on finding endless differences.

“Sometimes it feels like politicians are fiddling while Rome burns. We cannot afford to do that any longer – especially if we want our grandchildren to have an NHS, free, when they need it.

CHARLOTTE: PROTECTING A FREE NHS

“Politicians shouldn’t use the future of the NHS as a political tool to win elections.”

- Charlotte Leslie MP, right

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MP’s cold comfort for MND charity

RESTORE NO 20 BUS FOR BS10When First Bus axed the no.20 Bus Service, our MP, Charlotte Leslie, and local councillors led the protest to save it.

The campaign was successful – but only partly. Charlotte was appalled to find that First Bus only restored the service as far as Westbury Village and ignored Brentry and Southmead. Now she is campaigning for the service to be fully restored.

Charlotte Leslie said, “It is appalling that First ignored BS10. Restoring the Henbury Loop Train Line will transform our transport. But we need bus improvements too for a joined up public transport system. If other cities can manage it then why can’t Bristol?”

“Bristol City Council needs to act on the shoddy service that many of us receive from First, and do more to protect those on the outskirts of the City,” said Cllr Chris Windows.

Cllr Mark Weston said: “First tried to cut the Number 20 last year and we managed to save it.

“They then reneged on their promise not to cut it again without consulting local people and axed it over the summer in the hope that no one would notice.

“Thankfully Wessex have proved themselves more civic minded and have extended the 508. The problem is that the service isn’t as frequent and doesn’t cover a lot of the route of the former 520 service.”

Let’s call a halt to this 20mph rollout Bristol Conservative councillors are calling for the phased extension of 20 mph speed limits across the city to be stopped and a scientific assessment undertaken of their effect and impact on road safety.

In July 2012, the Cabinet approved the Citywide rollout of these zones at a cost of £2.3 million;a decision which Mayor Ferguson has enthusiastically endorsed.

The six-stage expansion programme is nearly half complete but critics point out that evidence from the local authority which first launched this initiative – Portsmouth – actually shows there was an increase in deaths or serious injuries following its introduction. Now, local councillors are calling on the Mayor to urgently ‘stop and assess’ whether the scheme is actually working.

“We always doubted the necessity, scope and cost (£2.3m) of this measure,” comments Cllr Chris Windows.

“We would like to see speed limits only installed in places of obvious sensitivity, such as outside schools.”

“The Mayor’s decision must be based solely on safety and not some emotive appeal to the alleged ‘civilising’ effects on motorists being compelled to drive unnecessarily slowly,” adds Cllr Mark Weston.

Politicians know all about eggs or flour bombs being thrown at them – but Charlotte actually invited constituents to pour a bucket of water over her.

She took part in the ice bucket challenge in aid of MND at the Bear and Rugged Staff in Southmead.

And she offered onlookers the chance to pour a full bucket of ice water over her – as long as they donated to the charity.

She said: “It was very cold but I’m grateful to Richard Porch and his team at the fantastic Bear and Rugged Staff.”

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Wessex Buses have extended their 508 service from Sea Mills through Westbury, Brentry and Southmead. The service will run every 75 minutes. Start times:Sea Mills, The Pentagon 0700 Coombe Dingle, The Dingle 0708 Westbury on Trym, Village 0713 Brentry, Northover Road 0719 Brentry, Knole Lane 0724 Brentry, Charlton Road 0727 Southmead, Arnside Road 0734

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Big turnout at North Bristol jobs fair

Blaise Park Ranger is safe at lastLocal residents are celebrating the news that plans to scrap Blaise Estate’s vital Park Ranger have finally been dropped.

Our MP, Charlotte Leslie, has been working with local councillors and residents to defend our much-loved Blaise Estate. Charlotte added, “Blaise has faced real threats, and its great to celebrate success. But Cllrs Mark Weston and Chris Windows and I will continue to campaign to protect the Estate and fight for improvements.”

Cllr Mark Weston said: “I don’t know what the council seems to have against the Blaise Estate which is a wonderful park and a real local gem for the community.”

BLAISE BATTLES WON

l Introduction of car-parking charges:

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l MothBalling Blaise Museum:

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A second jobs fair in Southmead organised by local MP Charlotte Leslie saw around 50 employers and jobseekers brought together.

The event offered opportunities for people of all ages, including students and graduates, and those

who have been out of work for longer periods of time.

Among the employers were: Virgin Media, Morrisons, UK Mail, McDonald’s, the armed forces, and the police.

Charlotte said: “Unemployment may be going down but that may not

be much comfort for anyone who has been seeking a job for a long time, as well as younger people and graduates.”

Charlotte also organised CV writing and interview technique sessions to help give people the best chance of securing a new job.

‘Become a dementia friend’ The Alzehimers society organised the biggest ‘Memory Walk’ yet on the Blaise Castle estate.

Our MP, Charlotte Leslie, walked alongside dementia sufferers, friends and family, to raise money and awareness of dementia.

She said “As so many people know, this is a very cruel disease, and sufferers and their families can feel very alone. I would urge everyone to go online and become a ‘dementia friend’. www.dementiafriends.org.uk

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Did you know that if Conservatives win the next election, you will not start paying tax until you earn £12,500? Across Bristol North West, 40,000 local residents would have their taxes cut, in addition to the 5,000 people locally who have already been taken out of paying tax

altogether. A future Conservative Government will also raise the threshold at which you pay 40% tax to £50,000. This means more people keeping more of the money that they have earned. Local business and the national economy are hoping for a boost as we can save and spend more of what we earn. After tough times, we’re

beginning to get the economy back on track. This newspaper says the Government is doing the right thing. Now it is time for people to feel more of that benefit in their pockets.

£The Lamplighters has reopened after a mammoth community effort to restore it to its former glory!

The historic pub in Shirehampton, which has been closed for five years, was a favourite of the Shirehampton and Avonmouth communities before Enterprise Inns closed it down and sold it off in 2009.

Our MP Charlotte Leslie spearheaded a lengthy campaign to find new buyers and return the pub for the community.

Now Dominic Gundry-White, his wife Kathie and Norman Routledge, who bought the landmark pub from Churchill Properties – along with a team of hardworking community volunteers – have fully restored the landmark pub and have opened their doors again.

Dominic said: “We want the Lamplighters to be a pub for local people and also for people from across the city as well as visitors.

“Our location near the river is perfect and we are sure it will become a real favourite again for local people.”

Charlotte said she was thrilled that the pub was ready to serve the local community again.

She said: “It has been so heartening to see such a fantastic effort from the community and at last, we are ready for the Lamplighters to open again.

“It was so clear during our campaign that local people were

really attached to the old pub and just wanted to see it opened and thriving again. Dominic and his team have done an unbelievable job.”

Earlier this year local people turned up with spades, tools and paintbrushes in a week of community action to help the progress of renovation work. But this was only the tip of the iceberg – volunteers

have been working on the project for nearly a year.

Local councillors Wayne Harvey and Matt Melias also supported the renovation.

Councillor Harvey said: “There were always doubters with our campaign to re-open the pub, but now it seems our persistence has paid off.”

Victory! Lamplighters pub re-opens

All the community rallied round to re-open Bristol’s beacon pub