Compensation for Cornwall’s equitable life victims is long overdue – Gilbert & Rogerson
Steve Gilbert, MP for St Austell and Newquay, and North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, have welcomed the government’s announcement that victims of the Equitable Life collapse can finally expect compensation, as Liberal Democrat MPs push forward new legislation. The Cornish MPs described the announcement as a “massive relief” for the millions of people who lost up to half their pensions in the collapse. The Equitable Life Bill, which was outlined in the... Read More
End to seven year ordeal
A volunteer for the Blisland Community Association is celebrating after the Department for Work and Pensions ended unfounded demands for nearly £6,000. The Association ran a successful campaign to build a new Post Office, shop and community facility. Denise Holman helped the Association to keep the village Post Office running by putting her name forward to be responsible as Postmistress. She received no financial or other benefit from the position, since its salary was paid... Read More
Re-elected Rogerson says ‘Thank You’.
Dan Rogerson has been re-elected MP for North Cornwall with a majority of 2,981. He increased his share of the vote to 48.1%. The full result is: Dan Rogerson (Liberal Democrat) 22,512 48.1% Conservative 19,531 41.7% UK Independence Party 2,300 4.9% Labour 1,971 4.2% Mebyon Kernow 530 1.1% Majority 2,981 6.4% Speaking after his re-election, Dan Rogerson said: “Firstly and simply, thank you. “Whether or not you supported me, I will do my best to speak up for... Read More
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