Black Country news and blogs Wednesday 19 November 2014
Paul Uppal MP
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Paul Uppal: My ambition for world leading cancer services 
Paul Uppal MP 11 Nov 14
Paul Uppal, MP for Wolverhampton South West, set out his ambition for local people to have cancer services amongst the best in Europe during a local ‘cancer summit’.
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Forgotten Heroes Remembered in Parliament
Paul Uppal MP 10 Nov 14
Paul Uppal, MP for Wolverhampton South West, welcomed the UK Punjab Heritage Association to Parliament on Monday to mark the Sikh role in World War I as well as remembering all those who contributed from British India – a total of close to 1.5 million…
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Paul Uppal: Tragedy that pancreatic cancer survival rates are so low
Paul Uppal MP 6 Nov 14
Paul Uppal, MP for Wolverhampton South West, attended a cross-party event to launch the report of an important new Inquiry looking at pancreatic cancer research.
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National Langar Week
Paul Uppal MP 5 Nov 14
This week is National Langar Week.
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Paul uppal supports diabetes awareness in Wolverhampton South West
Paul Uppal MP 21 Oct 14
Wolverhampton South West MP, Paul Uppal, joined high profile parliamentarians at the annual diabetes charity event, the Silver Star Diabetes Health Challenge, at the House of Commons.
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Supporting Make a Difference Week
Paul Uppal MP 15 Oct 14
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South West, Paul Uppal, visited Yorkshire Building Society last week to present donations from our Make a Difference week.
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Paul warns Deputy Prime Minister against creation of a Greater Birmingham Authority
Paul Uppal MP 14 Oct 14
Before the debate on greater devolution Paul Uppal, Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South West, welcomed the commitment of this government to grant greater powers to cities in the west Midlands, but warned against the creation of a Greater …
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Paul pays a visit to the Little Scholars nursery
Paul Uppal MP 14 Oct 14
Paul dropped by the University of Wolverhampton on Friday to see the refurbished ‘Little Scholars’ nursery which offers childcare to the institution’s staff, students and the local community.
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Paul Uppal: Supporting Smestow Valley in Parliament
Paul Uppal MP 13 Oct 14
Paul Uppal, Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South West, today met with representatives from the Canal and River Trust to learn how they care for thousands of waterways across England and Wales.
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Paul opens new FairTrade shop
Paul Uppal MP 13 Oct 14
Paul Uppal, Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South West, recently opened the new FairTrade shop on Salop Street.
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Paul Uppal talks tactics with campaigners at the Conservative Party conference as he pledges to tackle prostate cancer inequalities
Paul Uppal MP 6 Oct 14
Paul Uppal, MP for Wolverhampton South West has pledged to help eradicate the inequalities men with prostate cancer face after speaking with campaigners at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham this week.
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Paul Uppal joins the fight against breast cancer by wearing pink
Paul Uppal MP 15 Sep 14
Paul Uppal MP for Wolverhampton South West has joined the fight against breast cancer by taking part in Breast Cancer Campaign’s flagship fundraiser, wear it pink day.
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Paul Uppal: New figures show Start-Up Loans supporting new businesses in Wolverhampton South West
Paul Uppal MP 11 Sep 14
Paul Uppal has welcomed new figures which show the Government’s Start-Up Loans scheme has so far supported 48 people in Wolverhampton South West with the ideas and determination to start a new business with 232 434 of loans to help them get going.
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Paul gets his running shoes on in aid of charity
Paul Uppal MP 11 Sep 14
Paul competed in the Carver Wolverhampton Marathon on Sunday, raising money for several local charities in the process.
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Paul Uppal: University and Government work together to create new Technical College
Paul Uppal MP 11 Sep 14
On Monday, Paul paid a visit to the former Springfield Brewery Site in Wolverhampton, where the University of Wolverhampton has unveiled plans to build a multi-million pound new hub for construction education.
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Paul receives clarification over Labour Turban amendment
Paul Uppal MP 10 Sep 14
Following a letter to Baroness Thornton, Paul Uppal, MP for Wolverhampton South West, has received clarification that Labour will not undo work the Government has undertaken to protect Turban wearing Sikhs.
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Paul checks out new site for construction training
Paul Uppal MP 8 Sep 14
Paul paid a visit to the former Springfield Brewery Site in Wolverhampton today, where the University of Wolverhampton has unveiled plans to build a multi-million pound new hub for construction education.
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Paul not breathing fire in the den
Paul Uppal MP 28 Aug 14
In the style of the famous TV show, today Paul was a dragon for the afternoon as part of the National Citizens Service and Challenge Network’s Dragon’s Den event held at the University of Wolverhampton.
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Paul visits Asda to speak with customers
Paul Uppal MP 22 Aug 14
Paul paid a visit to Asda on Molineux Way today, to meet customers on the Asda Mumdex panel and speak about issues of concern to them.
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Paul drops in to visit Life Charity Shop
Paul Uppal MP 15 Aug 14
Paul visited Life’s charity store on Lichfield Street in the City Centre today, giving him an opportunity to tour the shop and learn more about the charity’s work.
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Paul pays a visit to new Sainsbury’s store
Paul Uppal MP 12 Aug 14
Paul visited the new Sainsbury’s supermarket on Raglan Street today and was given a guided tour by Store Manager Paul Percox.
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Paul drops in to support SciFest 2014
Paul Uppal MP 4 Jul 14
Paul paid a visit to the University of Wolverhampton today to show his support for annual Science Festival.
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Paul pays a visit to local care homes
Paul Uppal MP 20 Jun 14
Paul visited Sunrise Senior Living of Tettenhall and Aldergrove Manor Care Home today to celebrate National Care Home Open Day 2014.
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Paul Uppal: Conservatives helping hardworking people to find a home in Wolverhampton
Paul Uppal MP 16 Jun 14
Paul has welcomed figures showing that the Conservatives are delivering new affordable homes and helping hardworking people to get on the housing ladder in Wolverhampton.
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Paul shows his support for the Great School Run
Paul Uppal MP 6 Jun 14
Paul paid a visit to Aldersley Leisure Village today to see children from across the city take part in the ‘Inspire Great School Run’.
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Paul welcomes thirteeth anniversary of volunteer’s week
Paul Uppal MP 2 Jun 14
Paul today welcomed the thirtieth anniversary of Volunteer’s Week, an annual event beginning in 1984 to mark the contribution that volunteer’s make to charities and other organisations.
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Paul delighted as Cricket Club receives funding to refurbish car park
Paul Uppal MP 16 May 14
Paul joined the Mayor of Wolverhampton, trustees from local Sikh temples, and Wolverhampton Cricket Club vice-chairman Philip Court today for the presentation of cheques to help the Cricket Club revamp parking facilities.
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Paul visits Beatsabar Music Project
Paul Uppal MP 2 May 14
Paul paid a visit today to Beatsabar, a music project based at Newhampton Arts Centre in Whitmore Reans, to see the facilities on offer to young people wishing to make their own music.
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Paul learns of charity’s work
Paul Uppal MP 28 Apr 14
Today Paul visited Christians Against Poverty’s Wolverhampton Debt Centre which is run in partnership with LifeSpring Church in Chapel Ash.
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Taking action on fly tipping in Whitmore Reans
Paul Uppal MP 4 Apr 14
Paul paid a visit to Whitmore Reans today to see for himself the problems that local residents are facing with fly tipping and uncollected rubbish around Coleman Street, Hunter Street and Newhampton Road West.
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Paul judges Cooking Competition for Wolverhampton West District Scouts
Paul Uppal MP 29 Mar 14
Paul spent a morning with the Wolverhampton West District Scouts today, as they were challenged to create a two-course meal for four people with only 10 to spend.
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Paul sees first hand local job creation at Woodthorne
Paul Uppal MP 14 Mar 14
Paul visited David Wilson Homes’ Woodthorne development on Wergs Road, Tettenhall, where local jobs have been created to provide new homes in Wolverhampton.
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Paul encourages resident’s input on City Centre Area Action Plan
Paul Uppal MP 14 Feb 14
Paul met with Wolverhampton City Council Planning Officials today to discuss the City Centre Area Action Plan and the opportunities identified for development in Wolverhampton.
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£248,140 for primary school sport in Wolverhampton South West
Paul Uppal MP 13 Feb 14
Paul has welcomed the news that the Prime Minister David Cameron has committed to keeping the 150m a year Primary PE and Sport Premium until 2020.
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Paul welcomes Greg Clark to Wolverhampton as City Deal is signed
Paul Uppal MP 3 Feb 14
Paul accompanied the Cities Minister Greg Clark MP on a visit to Wolverhampton today, as he signed the Government’s City Deal for the Black Country at the Carillion Offices in Birch Street.
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Paul visits Idea2Reality winners
Paul Uppal MP 31 Jan 14
Paul made a whistle stop tour of the city centre today to show his support for each of the Portas Pilot Idea2Reality winners.
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Paul talks skills with OCNWMR
Paul Uppal MP 24 Jan 14
Paul visited Wolverhampton based OCNWMR today to meet with CEO Christine Assheton and the Senior Management Team and learn more about the education and training opportunities available through OCNWMR qualifications.
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Paul helps businesses to secure compensation
Paul Uppal MP 23 Jan 14
Paul hosted a meeting tonightbetween local businesses in the Claregate area, Tettenhall Regis councillors, and representatives from the National Grid to ensure that businesses which have been adversely affected by the road works in the area would be …
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Paul kicks off his “Year of Volunteering”
Paul Uppal MP 17 Jan 14
Paul has vowed this year his New Year’s resolution will be to spend more time volunteering and helping others.
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Paul opens Lichfield Street Post Office
Paul Uppal MP 17 Jan 14
Paulcelebrated the launch ofa new Wolverhampton Post Office today as he’cut the ribbon’ at the opening ceremony alongside branch owner Hardeep Singh.
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Paul pays a visit to Walter Smith to celebrate success
Paul Uppal MP 10 Jan 14
Paul visited Walter Smith at the Mander Centre today to congratulate them on being awarded National Apprenticeship Employer of the Year.
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Paul pays a visit to postal workers
Paul Uppal MP 13 Dec 13
Paul visited Royal Mail’s Wolverhampton delivery office today to pass on Christmas wishes and encouragement to the postmen and women at their busiest time of year.
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Paul visits Wolverhampton Art Gallery for Parliament Week
Paul Uppal MP 9 Dec 13
Paul visited Wolverhampton Art Gallery, as part of local school activities held there for Parliament Week.
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Merry Christmas from Paul Uppal MP
Paul Uppal MP 9 Dec 13
As another year draws to a close, with the nights getting longer and the weather getting colder, many Wulfrunians will be busy getting ready to celebrate Christmas.
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Paul remembers Wolverhampton’s fallen soldiers
Paul Uppal MP 10 Nov 13
Paul laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in St Peter’s Gardens today in remembrance of soldiers from Wolverhampton who gave their lives in combat.
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Paul Uppal MP is up for the Cup
Paul Uppal MP 4 Nov 13
Last week The Football Association celebrated its 150th anniversary and Paul took the opportunity to gethis hands on The FA Cup and pledge his support to Wolves.
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Paul puts finishing touches to new school places
Paul Uppal MP 3 Sep 13
Paul Uppal, the MP for Wolverhampton South West, has welcomed the opening of Wolverhampton’s first free school after visiting the school last week to help with last minute preparations.
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Paul visits refurbished wards
Paul Uppal MP 23 Aug 13
Paul visitedPenn Hospital with local Councilors Paul Singh and Pat Patten, to see firsthand, the redevelopment which had taken place on the wards.
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Paul checks out disabled facilities at Molineux
Paul Uppal MP 15 Aug 13
Paul paid a visit to the Molineux today to see the new Paycare Accessible Lounge and the viewing balconies for disabled supporters in the Stan Culis Stand.
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Compensation secured for Businesses affected by roadworks
Paul Uppal MP 15 Aug 13
Paul and local Tettenhall Wightwick Councillors today brought together local traders, motorists and Severn Trent representatives regarding repair work on the A454 Bridgnorth Road in Compton.