Hampstead and Kilburn News
04 MAR 2010
Health Care for Hampstead
Chris Philp organised and chaired a meeting with the Royal Free's Chief Executive David Sloman. Members of the public asked questions about the key issues that face our neighbourhood's health care. The Royal Free's decision to stop providing emergency stoke care was a major point of concern. Mr S...
17 FEB 2010
Brent Conservatives deliver on Council Tax promise
Brent Conservatives have successfully campaigned to freeze your council tax. The proposal leads Brent Council's budget proposal for this year (2010/11) as the council presses ahead with its Improvement and Efficiency Action Plan, designed to increase efficiency and enhance services across the coun...
15 FEB 2010
Why so many people are supporting the Conservative Party
Chris and some of the H&K team saw David Cameron speak at an event welcoming people of all backgrounds to the Conservative Party. David went on to speak about the Conservative's radical plans to empower employees and to improve our public services. Click the video below to see some highlights. ...
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09 MAR 2010
The Government has let Science Down
The UK's manufacturing base is declining in the face of cheaper foreign competition. The City of London faces pressure due to the credit crunch. These challenges need addressing; but we also need a new generation of outstanding science, engineering and maths graduates who can help build the knowledg...
03 MAR 2010
Setting the Arts Free
The arts are of incredible importance. They educate and promote understanding, make up a vital part of our economy and of course entertain millions no matter what age, background or taste. One thing that always amazes me about our neighbourhood is the variety of ways to access art and culture. Whet...
18 FEB 2010
The NHS needs reform to flourish
The NHS has been dominating local headlines of late. The Whittingon's A & E is threatened with closure. The Royal Free's physiotherapy department is going out to private tender and its award-winning stroke unit has just ceased emergency treatment. There is talk of the Free and Whittington mergin...
Boris backs Chris
