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What do Bristol's Lords do? "What do Bristol's Lords do?" In the week that Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces far-reaching reform proposals about the way we are governed one parliamentary candidate for Bristol re-states... Public meeting on crime in Crow Lane- letter to the editor The turnout for the public meeting to discuss crime in Crow Lane, Henbury was very impressive. The strength of feeling palpable. As a victim of crime in Henbury myself... Letter to the Editor- Bengough House and Brentry House, Henbury Sir, Why is the new Lib Dem Bristol City Council Administration seeking to re-open the care homes plan for Bristol ("Bristol care homes plan 'a mess'"23.03.09)? After considerable careful research... Public Meeting on Policing in Henbury Public Meeting on Policing in Henbury A public meeting is being held in Henbury on Saturday on policing and in relation to particular problems that there are about anti-social behaviour... Sam appears on BBC Bristol's 'Breakfast with Richard Wyatt ... Campaign for Bristol and against “Bristol, Avon” Campaign for Bristol and against “Bristol, Avon” “Why is it when you look up Bristol on weather forecast websites and other search engines do you get referred to “Bristol, Avon”?”... What do Bristol Lords do? What do Bristol’s Lords do? “Bristol’s interests are not served by the current House of Lords and it is time it was changed” says Sam Townend, Labour’s parliamentary candidate... Sam writes for progress Article in Progress: Tory attacks on the Human Rights Act bear little resemblance to reality http://www.progressonline.org.uk/Magazine/article.asp?a=3633... Youth Mayor Call for Youth Mayor for Bristol to combat voter apathy Sam Townend, Labour’s Prospective MP for Bristol North West, is leading calls for a youth mayor for Bristol as a proposal... Child Benefit Increases Child Benefit Increase for all Bristol families Bristol Fights Back This week all families in Bristol will benefit from the increase in Child Benefit from £18.80 to £20 per week for... New Years Message Can I urge all Post readers in the year ahead to consider a New Year Resolution to donate blood through Bristol's excellent blood donation service. As you reported a week... Politics Show 30th November 2008 Sam speaks to the Politics show about the economy. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/politics_show/7754511.stm http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00fvxkb/The_Politics_Show_West_30_11_2008/... BNP Letter to Bristol Evening Post ‘It is unfortunate that the recent leaking of BNP members’ names and addresses has raised the issue of intolerance and prejudice in British politics.... Labour candidate slams Lib Dems for dodgy campaigning Labour candidate slams Lib Dems for dodgy campaigning Sam Townend, Labour’s Prospective MP for Bristol North West has slammed the Liberal Democrat MP for Bristol West, Stephen Williams, and... Sam on Original Click to listen to Sam talk to original about this afternoons pre budget report. Click hear to listen... “Wasted chance for our railway” “Wasted chance for our railway” The blame for the sale of Henbury Station to a developer so losing the opportunity for a renewed suburban railway for the North of Bristol lies... Post Office Card Account Post Office Card Account decision “Great for Bristol” Sam Townend, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Bristol North West, supports the government’s decision to award the new contract for the Post Office Card... Henbury Station Dear Editor, I am writing to call for more support, including by the Post (!), for the re-opening of Henbury Station to passenger services and to halt the reported sale... Shirehampton Job Centre Success Shirehampton Job Centre Success Doug Naysmith MP and Sam Townend, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Bristol North West, both welcomed the decision of the Government to keep the Shirehampton Job Centre... Sams the Man for Labour Voters Evening post letters page - Thursday 9nd October...

Sam Townend for Bristol North West