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Valerie speaks at Mencap event in Walsall
- 02/03/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
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On Friday 2 March 2012 Valerie Vaz, MP for Walsall South, spoke about social care and rights for people with a learning disability, at an event organised by the charity Mencap.
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Love is in the air at the Palace of Westminster.
- 29/02/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
Valerie arranged for two constituents Hanin and Matt to a tour of the Houses of Parliament on 29 February 2012. Not only did they get to experience the historical beauty of Parliament but they got engaged.
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Valerie questions Foreign Secretary on Syria
- 28/02/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On Tuesday 28th February, Valerie asked the Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon William Hague MP, under what circumstances he would stop maintaining diplomatic relations with Syria. The Foreign Secretary responded that the situation was under review. You can read the exchange in Hansard by clicking here.
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Valerie welcomes choice for women boxers
- 27/02/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
Valerie has welcomed the news that the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) has decided to give women boxers at the Olympics the choice to wear either skirts or shorts in the ring.
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Valerie urges change on Working Tax Credit rules
- 24/02/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
Valerie is urging the Government to reconsider a change to tax credit rules which means thousands of families will lose all of their Working Tax Credits unless they can significantly increase their working hours.