Norman Baker MP Member of Parliament for Lewes constituency
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Press releases 2007
20th Dec: Local MP appointed Lib Dem transport spokesman in new shadow cabinet
18th Dec: MP slams NHS “sham meeting” on Eastbourne DGH services
17th Dec: MP blasts government for inaction on flood threat
17th Dec: Local MP welcomes removal of power lines from the south downs
11th Dec: Lewes MP demands better deal for local farmers as supermarkets admit price fixing
10th Dec: £2 million more up in smoke for hated incinerator, this time on legal fees
5th Dec: Local MP questions rail closures
5th Dec: MP reveals fifth of local police officers resign within two years
5th Dec: MP secures promise from government to consider re-opening Lewes Uckfield line
3rd Dec: MP in top-level talks with the Post Office to save threatened local outlets
3rd Dec: Huge response to MP’s health survey
29th Nov: MP in talks with the director of Parker Pen after announcement of job cuts
27th Nov: MP’s book shortlisted for Channel 4 political award
23rd Nov: Hope not yet extinguished for Seaford Head sixth form: MP calls for more enrolments
13th Nov: Local MP warns of "dangerous" maternity services closures in Sussex
13th Nov: Newhaven MP submits objection to incinerator compulsory purchase order
12th Nov: MP and council leader call for Seaford Head to keep sixth form for a further year
5th Nov: MP slams number of local children held on DNA database
1st Nov: Seaford’s MP welcomes new Sunday service on bus route
25th Oct: Local MP encouraged by re-opening of national park enquiry
23rd Oct: A&E safe at Princess Royal
23rd Oct: Local MP tells government: Hands off cash balances
23rd Oct: Council must act over High Street eyesore
22nd Oct: Local MP angered at clearance of Hawth Valley land
18th Oct: MP appointed President of the Tibet Society… and begins by meeting the Dalai Lama in India
17th Oct: MP adds to concerns about loss of sixth form at Seaford Head
17th Oct: Local MP “honoured” by RSPCA appointment
15th Oct: Local MP encourages local groups to apply for lottery funding
10th Oct: Local MP gets action over Ringmer flooding
10th Oct: Norman Baker MP gives support to rheumatoid arthritis sufferers
9th Oct: Local MP tables Commons motion to oppose loss of local news service
9th Oct: Local MP wins extra peak time train from London Bridge to Lewes and Polegate
9th Oct: Lewes MP wins promise of start to Cliffe flood defences next year
8th Oct; Newhaven incinerator complaint filed with European Commissioner
3rd Oct: MP and local councillor call for official investigation into Cophall chaos
1st Oct: Local MP concerned over rise in pupil-teacher ratio in county primary schools
28th Sep: The local Tory equivalent of Black Wednesday
28th Sep: Local MP slams environment agency hospitality spending
25th Sep: Health victory as Newhaven Downs to reopen
25th Sep: Local MP praises Lewes District Council residents for energy efficiency success
24th Sep: First MP to raise bluetongue demands clear government strategy to deal with disease
9th Sep: MP demands public inquiry over Cuckmere estuary plans
5th Sep: MP slams Lewes parking scheme and calls for Bank Holiday parking to be free
31st Aug: MP in top level talks over Newhaven port
24th Aug: Local MP goes to Brussels to discuss new EU treaty
20th Aug: Lewes Victoria Hospital becoming no longer for Lewes people, warns local MP
17th Aug: MP warning: virtually all local village post offices face closure
31st Jul: Polegate MP calls for community to pull together to boost town centre
24th Jul: Local MP disappointed by government’s decision on Falmer stadium
20th Jul: Local MP comes runner up in House Magazine awards
10th Jul: MP says no parking permits for major new developmets in Lewes
10th Jul: MOD promises action at last on Seaford Drill Hall
7th Jul: MP demands action from County Council over Buckle car park in Seaford
3rd Jul: Lib Dem Norman Baker back in shadow cabinet
2nd Jul: MPs cross the party divide to fight for Princess Royal
1st Jul: Local MP demands action over “Seaford’s greatest eyesore”
14th Jun: Baker scales up pressure for Marine Bill
14th Jun: Local MP wins promise of action over unlit path
5th Jun: Local MP echoes NUS concerns over price of bus travel
25th May: Local MP welcomes decision to resurface Kilnwood Lane Chailey
24th May: MP demands help for local farmers
24th May: Local MP wins new signage at A272 junction
22nd May: Polegate MP wins consultation on station road restrictions
17th May: Local MP wins apology over North Chailey power cuts
17th May: MP calls for review of Hill Rise junction
17th May: Baker presses government to introduce code of conduct for private security firms
1st May: Local MP backs bill banning electric shock collars
24th Apr: Local MP welcomes pension success for carers
23rd Apr: Baker congratulates Wyevale on patio heaters decision
23rd Apr: Local MP reveals number of bail absconders in Sussex
23rd Apr: Baker quizzes Blair over “draconian” law and order policies
21st Apr: Norman Baker slams attempt to remove Parliament from Freedom of Information legislation
21st Apr: Local MP welcomes return of Harvey’s to Lewes Arms
17th Apr: Local MP backs plans to cut carbon emissions from homes
31st Mar: Norman Baker's complaint about David Cameron's conduct upheld
31st Mar: Local campaigner tells Government to keep its promise on HIV treatment for all by 2010
31st Mar: Local MP condemns the government's refusal to remove electricity pylon eyesore
21st Mar: Ditchling gives big thumbs-down to Princess Royal plan
12th Mar: Lewes MP demands call in of incinerator plans
8th Mar: Local MP speaks out on kidney care
5th Mar: ITV suspends call tv premium rate phone lines pending review
1st Mar: Government refuses to reveal telephone tapping of MPs
1st Mar: MP slams cost to taxpayers of fighting FOI request on MPs' travel expenses
28th Feb: MP calls for County Council to move unauthorised encampment
14th Feb: MP hails FOI victory over MPs' travel expenses
13th Feb: MP helps save the 128 bus to Malling
13th Feb: MP ramps up efforts to save the DGH
6th Feb: "Supermarkets should have waste packaging points" - Baker
1st Feb: 22 sites in Lewes constituency left out of government environmental protection plans
31st Jan: Norman Baker expresses sympathy after Seaford road accident
29th Jan: Norman Baker calls for NHS directory
25th Jan: Local MP secures road safety measures in Polegate
23rd Jan: Local MP calls on council to stop Lewes becoming yet another 'Tesco town'
23rd Jan: Local MP calls on council to ditch proposed parking scheme for Seaford
22nd Jan: County Council Underestimates Accident Rate on Notorious A26
17th Jan: Local MP calls on government to create new community hospital in Seaford
16th Jan: Baker wins landmark ruling to reveal detail of MPs' travel expenses
16th Jan: Latest progress on campaign for Seaford Community Hospital
12th Jan: Local MP slams Primary Care Trust's £243,000 pay-off
12th Jan: Norman Baker MP says use wood in Olympics
10th Jan: Local MP elected chair of all party group on flood prevention
10th Jan: Campaign for Seaford community hospital steps up a gear
9th Jan: Local MP to meet minister in order to keep up pressure over Lewes flood defences
3rd Jan: Bigger fares isn't fair - MP slams increased ticket prices for local rail passengers
2nd Jan: Local MP calls for local public meetings on NHS 'restructuring'