Cornwall cannot afford to price out key workers
Dan Rogerson, Liberal Democrat MP for North Cornwall, today spoke out about new figures showing that the South West is now the most unaffordable region in the UK for key public sector workers. According to the annual Halifax Key Worker Housing Review, the South West is the only region in the UK in which the average house was unaffordable for all five groups of public sector workers in all 34 towns surveyed. North Cornwall has a house price to earnings ratio of ten to... Read More
Energy Campaigners welcome Dan Rogerson MP’s support for Climate Change Bill
A broad coalition of organisations have today welcomed local MP Dan Rogerson's support in Parliament for a Bill to reduce carbon emissions from offices. The MP for Cornwall North is one of 281 MPs who have signed a House of Commons Early Day Motion (EDM 2378) supporting the Climate Change (Commercial and Public Services Sector) Bill. This sector has the fastest growing energy use apart from aviation. With the proliferation of computers and other electronics, its... Read More
150 sign “Scrap Tuition Fees” Petition at Launceston Show
North Cornwall Liberal Democrats received great support for their "Scrap Tuition Fees" campaign at Launceston show. Commenting, North Cornwall’s MP Dan Rogerson said: "Education should be free to all students; young people should not be discouraged from fulfilling their potential by huge debts. The Liberal Democrats in Scotland have scrapped tuition fees, where they also have smaller class sizes and more specialist teachers in key subjects. "Everyone... Read More
Dan Rogerson supports Breastfeeding support group
When Dan Rogerson MP visited the Launceston Show last week, he lent his support to the Launceston mother's breastfeeding support group. Commenting, North Cornwall’s MP Dan Rogerson said: "The Launceston Group is run by a group of volunteer mums who have received funding through the Scarman Trust. Offering information and support is a very important, and in a world where this is not always available from the family unit, groups like this one are priceless. ... Read More
Public Enquiry on waste plan would ensure best outcome for Cornwall
Cornwall's five Liberal Democrat MPs are pressing Ministers for a full public inquiry into plans for a waste to energy incinerator. The five MPs say that Government pressure for a solution to Cornwall's waste, which is being hit by huge costs from the landfill tax, should not lead to a "rushed" solution taken in County Hall alone. Dan Rogerson MP said: "With the landfill tax threatening to impose a huge burden on council tax payers, and tipping... Read More
MPs to meet Minister over threat to Cornish Hospitals
Liberal Democrat MPs from Cornwall will be meeting Hospitals Minister, Lord (Norman) Warner, in Westminster this evening to discuss the potential impact of severe cuts on hospital services – including the proposed closure of St Michael's Hospital in Hayle – after it was announced that a substantial deficit (suspected to be £31m) has been run up by the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. The MPs are angry that potentially substantial decisions will be taken... Read More
Children’s Garden comes to Bodmin College
Today (17th July), the MP for North Cornwall Dan Rogerson opened a new garden at Bodmin College. The garden, which has been specifically designed for children, with many sensory objects, beautiful plants and shady areas, was recently laid out to provide a safe and stimulating outdoor space for the young children at Bodkins nursery. Dan Rogerson said: "I was delighted to return to my old college to celebrate the opening of this beautiful garden for the children who... Read More
