The Fisherman’s Friends – comment from Dan Rogerson MP
Responding to news that The Fisherman’s Friends, from Port Isaac, have netted a record deal with Universal, North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, said: “I’m sure the whole community in North Cornwall will want congratulate The Fisherman’s Friends. “They are well known for their singing by the harbour, and it’s fantastic news that their talents have finally been recognised. “I’m a particular fan of their version of South Australia. “I wish them every success.” Read More
London based Minister will not help Cornwall – MPs
Local Liberal Democrat MPs have said the Conservative Party ‘just doesn’t get it’, following Tory promises of a “Minister for Cornwall.” Their plans would mean another Government salary for a Conservative MP, if Cameron’s party win a majority in May. Liberal Democrats have campaigned for a powerful Cornish Assembly, to draw down money and power from London. North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, presented a Bill to Parliament last year, with detailed proposals... Read More
AWB Textiles ‘a local employer to be proud of’ – MP
Dan Rogerson MP (right) with AWB co-owner, Cedric Cook North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, met employees at AWB Textiles, Bude, this week, along with co-owner, Cedric Cook. The family-run firm has been based in North Cornwall for some sixty years, and produces surgical gowns and other medical materials for the NHS. Commenting, Mr Rogerson said: “It’s been great to meet up with one of AWB’s owners, and to talk to staff. “Having grown up here myself, I’ve... Read More
Pathfields Centre visit
Dan Rogerson MP (centre) with Pathfields regulars Jenny (left) and David (right) North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, was in Bude this week to visit service users at Pathfields. The centre provides help and support to people with learning disabilities, taking them out to use sports and leisure facilities and providing a safe space to share common difficulties. Commenting, Dan Rogerson said: “This is a great local resource, and the staff here are so palpably committed... Read More
MP leads campaign for Westminster lights to go off
Local MP, Dan Rogerson, has publicly backed WWF’s Earth Hour 2010 event and is spearheading the campaign for the Houses of Parliament to take part too. The event, which urges people across the world to switch off their lights off for one hour at 8.30pm on Saturday 27 March, aims to be a graphic demonstration to decision makers that they support urgent action on climate change. Last year over 800 iconic landmarks around the world switched off their lights for one hour and... Read More
Tory threat to new schools cash
New cash for Cornish schools could be under threat if the Conservative Party takes a majority of seats at the next election. Liberal Democrat MPs say the £69m ‘Building Schools for the Future’ (BSF) investment announced by Ministers could be cut by the Conservatives. David Cameron’s party has vowed to slash around £500m a year from the BSF programme if they win power, while the Liberal Democrats have made education one of their top four priorities for the next Parliament,... Read More
Fighting for a fair deal for Cornwall
As Member of Parliament for North Cornwall, I am proud to represent the community I grew up in. I still live here, and I’m now raising my own family in Bodmin, with my wife, Heidi. This website allows people to observe my work both in Parliament and in all the different parts of North Cornwall. The constituency has seventy parishes and I try to get to all of them regularly, to meet residents, and to listen to their concerns, so I can raise the issues that matter to people... Read More
