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Hague calls for release of UK Embassy staff arrested in Iran
The Shadow Foreign Secretary says the prospect of Embassy staff facing show trials is "utterly unacceptable".
Northern Rock refuses to support Labour's first-time buyer scheme
Grant Shapps brands the HomeBuy Direct scheme "an expensive flop" after Northern Rock refuses to take part.
Banks should not use taxpayer support for "mega pay deals"
George Osborne calls on the Government to take action after reports of the return of the City bonus culture.
Cameron promises more local powers
David Cameron says "thriving local government" is at the heart of his vision for the country.
Grayling says Labour have never been "more complacent"
Chris Grayling says Alan Johnson's first speech as Home Secretary highlights Labour's complacency.
Gove outlines plans for a new generation of Maths and Science teachers
Michael Gove sets out radical new proposals to reform teacher training.
Clarke warns Mandelson has left Royal Mail to "slide into decline"
Ken Clarke attacks Labour's decision to abandon the planned part-privatisation of Royal Mail.
Gordon Brown should be straight about his spending plans
David Cameron attacked Gordon Brown for denying that spending will be cut under Labour at PMQs.
Cameron stresses the importance of Social Action
David Cameron says Social Action projects have a "big role" to play in fixing our broken politics.
Grayling slams "absurd fudge" over ID cards
The Shadow Home Secretary says Labour's U-turn on ID cards is "symbolic of a Government in chaos".

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We now have less than a year until the general election. We will be using the time to hold the Government to account and to campaign for the new policies which Warrington and the country now need so badly.

We must not permit Gordon Brown and his tired and ineffective Government another 5 years. Britain is a great country and Warrington is a great place to live. But things could be so much better.

We are campaigning hard and winning. Our membership has increased by over 50% in the last year. Please come and join. All are welcome.

Best Wishes

David Mowat
Prospective MP
Warrington South

MP Expenses:

Like everybody else I am shocked and disappointed by so much of what we have seen. I am also pleased that my leader has been at the forefront it taking decisive action when necessary. Follow this link to read my approach to expenses after the election. Read More.

Euro Election Result:

This was another excellent result for us in Warrington. Highlights are as follows:

-Easily top of the poll with an even higher swing in Warrington than we achieved nationally.
-We won 3 seats. The LibDems won one and Labour two.
-In Warrington we had a swing to us from Labour of over 7%. We also had a swing to us from the LibDems whose vote went down substantially from 2004. Just as at the last general election they were a poor third.

With this result in a general election we would expect to beat Labour and regain this seat. Thanks to all of you that voted. Read More.

Warrington Jobs Club:

We kicked off our Jobs Club on April 18th and we will be continue to meet on most Saturday mornings between now and August.

Unemployment in Warrington is now over 5000 and we aim assist in skills building, interview preparation and technique. You will also meet some new people and local business leaders. This will assist in networking building which is an important source of job information. So far nearly 40% of all those who have attended our courses have been successful. You could be too.

For more information and dates of upcoming meetings follow this link. Read More.
Or just fill out an Application Form.

Mersey Gateway Bridge Toll:

The Government is now refusing to fund this critical piece of infrastructure for the North West. There is a proposal to finance the scheme with a toll which, according to traffic modelling will increase the flows through Warrington by up to 5-10%. This will impact Appleton, Great Sankey, Stockton Heath, Penketh and parts of Lymm. The town is already congested enough, we should not allow the Government to just dump more traffic here. Other parts of the country are having similar schemes funded. Ours should be too.

Over 3000 signatures have now been collected and were recently delivered to Shadow Minister of State for Transport Theresa Villiers. Sign Our Online Petition.

David Mowat has presented to the Planning inspector at the Public Enquiry which took place in Runcorn during May/June. It is crucial that if tolls are imposed they are as low as possible. This is not the current plan. So far the Council response to this scheme has been weak. A memorandum was signed which offers Warrington little. We are fighting to ensure that Warrington gets a better deal. Read More.

Titan Victory: But what now for Omega?:

Like nearly everybody else in Warrington I am delighted that after a campaign lasting over 6 months the Government has now decided to abandon plans for a massive 2,500 inmate Titan prison on the Omega Site. Local Conservatives were joined by William Hague last week in a final push to prevent Jack Straw going ahead. Congratulations also to members of the WRAPP group who have campaigned long and hard on this. Read More.

But a major problem remains. Little substantial has happened on the Omega Site for a decade and there seems to be no plans to drive forward the development. Until the Council begin to take seriously the need to make progress with developing a business park there will be a risk of a smaller prison or something equally unacceptable such as an incinerator. Keep fighting for jobs on Omega. We will.

Local News:

June 16th	Mrs Southworth's Decision. David Mowat wishes current Warrington South MP all the best for the future. Read More.
June 4th	European Election. Conservatives Top poll in Warrington. Over 7% swing from Labour would easily be enough to win seat in general election. Read More.
May 21st	The country needs an election now. Sign our petition.
May 19th	Expenses mess is a betrayal of trust. Mowat sets out his own policy on expenses. Read More.
May 18th	Local Conservatives Kick Off Euro Campaign. Read More.
May 7th	ContactPoint Database. David Mowat condemns plan to pilot new computer system on Warrington school children. Read More.
May 5th	David Willetts, Shadow Minister for Universities, Skills and Innovation meets Warrington educationalists to discuss the way that further education must develop under an incoming Conservative government. Standards must be maintained while access is broadened. Read More.
April 22nd	The Budget. A budget of spin and deceit. Labour have lost all economic legitamacy. They are interested in jobs but only their own. Pensioners and Savers are hit hardest. Read More.
April 16th	William Hague joins Titan protest and makes humanitarian award to Appleton resident. Read More.
April 11th	David Mowat's pre-budget street surgery in Stockton Heath. Conservatives offer help to savers and pensioners. Read More.
March 31st	Lymm Traffic Survey Launched in area around Pepper Street and the Village centre. For details contact Wendy on 231267.
March 21st	David Mowat launches Warrington Jobs Club. Unemployment in Warrington is set to reach 4000 during the recession. We can help. The new Conservative Job club was opened by Shadow Cabinet Minister Philip Hammond, Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Read More.
March 2nd	Conservatives launch new prison policy. David Mowat welcomed the new policy which continues to reject Titan but plans instead for local prisons and a generation of mobile prisons for use at trouble hotspots. Read More.
Feb 26th	Baroness Warsi Visits Warrington. Sayeeda Warsi has Shadow Cabinet responsibility for community cohesian and visited both the Warrington Sikh and Muslim Communities. Read More.
Feb 5th	Stockton Heath Village Survey Launched. Local Conservatives have launched the largest resident's consultation exercise ever held in the village. Read More.
Jan 30th	Conservatives Launch Transport Commission for the North. David Mowat presented over 3500 signatures to William Hague and Terersa Villiers at the kick off meeting of the new Commission. Read More.
Jan16th	Mowat sets out economic priorities. It is wrong for failed bankers to receive large bonuses when the taxpayer is paying to keep their organisation solvent. Read More.
Dec 22nd	Warrington Driving Test Concerns Increase. David Mowat supports the campaign to restore a test centre in Warrington. Pass rates of Warrington Learners is likely to drop. Read More.
Dec 19th	David Mowat congratulates Conservative Penketh Parish Council Candidates. Conservatives top poll with a majority of 15% over other parties. Read More.
Dec 11th	Congestion Charge Result. Good for Warrington. Read More
Dec 4th	Eric Pickles campaigns in Stockton Heath. Over 3000 signatures collected from online and paper petitions. The fact that Warringtonians can't vote is taxation without representation. Register Your Protest. Read More.
Dec 1st	Mowat nearly wins Fun Run. But it was David's wife, Nicky that came third out of 100 in the Walton Hall Event. David came about third from last. But at least he finished!. Read More.
Nov 26th	Congestion Charge protest grows. The Conservative petition has now reached 2000 signatures and Eric Pickles, Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government will campaign in Warrington this week. Register Your Protest.
Nov 24th	David Mowat warns that recession will be long and deep unless the Government changes course. Read More.
Nov 11th	David Mowat contacts Titan Project Team in London. He explained that over 1000 signatures had now been collected and that the Residents would fight this every inch of the way. He was assured that no decision would be taken without "fully considering" resident's objections. No decision is due in the near term. Read More.
Nov 7th	Over 50% of Warrington businesses are likely to be paying too much in rates. Conservatives launch online tool to calculate any rebate due. Read More.
Oct 23rd	More Post Offices Under Threat as Government refuses to lift threat to the Post Office Card. David Mowat speaks out about further threat to remaining post offices. Read More. Update: Government climb down and halt bidding process. Contract is finally awarded to the Post Office. Why did it take so long? (Nov12).
Oct 15th	David Mowat condemns derisory consultation for Warrington commuters on Manchester congestion charge. Cost to town estimated at £20million per year. Read More.
Oct 6th	Over 600 residents attend meeting at Whittle Hall Community Centre to oppose Titan Prison in their community. Over 800 residents sign petition. Read More.
Sept 30th	Conservative Conference. David Mowat addresses Conference on Council Tax. There are a number of positive proposals for Warrington. Read More.
Sept 21st	Financial Crisis. Brown talks as if it is nothing to do with him. Mowat sets out exactly why this has happened and what we should now do about it. Read More.
Sept 12th	Sports Provision in Schools. The Government continues to fail. David Mowat has spoken out about the lack of sports facilities in many schools. Read More.
Sept 1st	David Mowat hosts discussion on women's issues in Warrington chaired by Conservative Shadow Cabinet Speaker on women's issues, Theresa May. Read More.

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