Rachel Reeves Latest News and Views

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Rachel Reeves Column: Flooding concerns, Bramley Fall fairies and empowering women

westleedslife - February 24, 2021 0

Once again we have seen Leeds West affected by floods. So, it is welcome that the Treasury has finally confirmed that Leeds will get...

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Leeds West MP welcomes extra flood defence funding

westleedslife - February 10, 2021 0

Words: Richard Beecham, local democracy reporter Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves has welcomed the Government rubber-stamping a long-awaited scheme to make Leeds more flood-resilient -...

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Ensuring fitness of Bramley’s elderly isn’t forgotten in lockdown

westleedslife - February 3, 2021 0

Words: Jo Fiddes Getting (or staying) fit in the middle of a pandemic is tricky! It’s even trickier if you are shielding, elderly or vulnerable, as...

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Farnley Reservoir to be drained as maintenance work is scheduled

westleedslife - January 25, 2021 1

Much-needed maintenance work at Farnley Reservoir is set to start next week following a local campaign - and will result in the reservoir being...

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Rachel Reeves MP: Government needs to provide more clarity to teachers

westleedslife - January 25, 2021 0

In her first column of 2021, Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves writes about headteachers' frustrations during the Coronavirus pandemic, the importance of strengthening mental...

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Leeds West MP accuses government of ‘dithering’ over flood defences

westleedslife - January 20, 2021 2

Words: Richard Beecham, local democracy reporter Leeds West's MP has claimed some of their residents are living in fear for their homes due to the...

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MP backs Bramley girl’s blood cancer awareness campaign

westleedslife - December 20, 2020 0

Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves is calling on people in the city to support the fight against blood cancer by registering with blood cancer...

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Rachel Reeves MP Column: Support our local shops and businesses

westleedslife - December 20, 2020 2

Words: Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves With so many small businesses struggling to survive, there has never been a more crucial time to support our...

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Leeds West MP warns over ‘devastating’ youth services cuts

westleedslife - November 30, 2020 0

Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves has warned a generation of young people are being let down by the Government’s “devastating” cuts to youth services. New analysis...

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Rachel Reeves MP: Concern over ‘devastating impact on business and our communities’

westleedslife - November 25, 2020 0

In her latest column, Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves looks at the impact of the second lockdown and visits local businesses and charities. I am...

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Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves demands answers over laptops for disadvantaged pupils

westleedslife - November 15, 2020 0

Rachel Reeves MP has written to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson demanding an answer over the Government’s failure to provide laptops to help schools cope with the...

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MP urges high-rise tenants to complete survey

westleedslife - November 6, 2020 0

Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves is encouraging people living in the 26 high-rise blocks in her constituency to share their views about living in the flats...