Anne recently held a well attended three hour debate on Network Rail in Westminster Hall. The debate was attended by cross-party Members of Parliament as well as the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport; Norman Baker MP. Anne used the debate to put pressure on Network Rail for rewarding service failures with six figure bonuses.  read more »

Following the Prime Minister's statement on the European Council meeting Anne Main raises concerns of misuse of the EU institutions, such as the European Commission and the European Court of Justice, by the 25 countries who have signed up to the new intergovernmental agreement on tighter fiscal rules.  read more »

As the consultation on the New Barnfield Incinerator comes to a close, Anne reiterates her objections to this proposal and its Private Finance Initiative (PFI) funding.  read more »

During a debate on street litter control notices, Anne Main opposes new legislation that would make owners of retail or commercial buildings responsible for litter dropped outside their premises. She says that authorities should target the person not the premises.  read more »

Speaking in a Parliamentary debate on EU spending, Anne Main backs a Government motion that at a time of ongoing economic fragility in Europe and tight constraints on domestic public spending, the Commission’s proposal for substantial increases in EU spending is unacceptable.  read more »

After leading the proposal for a debate on Network Rail to the Backbench Business Committee it has been confirmed that Anne has secured a debate on Network Rail in February. Anne has been consistently holding Network Rail to account; the most recent figures revealed that 63% of delays on First Capital Connect were a direct result of Network Rail’s failings.  read more »

During a debate on the Government’s proposals for reform of the pub industry, Anne Main highlights the importance to the economy of tourism and pubs.  read more »

In a recent question session with the Leader of the House, Anne raised the issue of un-adopted roads.  read more »

Anne Main calls for a debate on Network Rail which she says “has fundamentally failed many of the rail operators” being responsible for 67% of all delays and stoppages.  read more »

Following the Transport Secretary's announcement about the new high-speed rail link, Anne Main raises her concerns about the business case.  read more »

Anne Main backs the Prime Minister's decision to push for a speedy independence referendum in Scotland to remove uncertainty.  read more »

On the Radio Four Today program Ed Miliband commented:
“If you live in central London where housing costs are much higher you're currently being faced with the same cap as if you live in Hertfordshire where actually living costs are lower. It's got to be done in an appropriate way.”  read more »

In a report from the Commons Communities Committee on new planning rules it called the current National Planning Policy Framework at times ‘unhelpfully vague’. In response to this the Planning Minister, Rt. Hon Greg Clark, has said he will consider the findings.  read more »

“I wish all my constituents a peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year. I have met many wonderful people who give tirelessly of their talents to volunteer help and support and it was my privilege to host my annual thank you party in Westminster to express my gratitude for all they do.  read more »

Anne continues to monitor Network Rail’s performance after a recent report from the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) shows that Network Rail’s performance ‘continued to deteriorate’.  read more »

Speaking in a debate on Britain's relationship with the EU, Anne Main raises concerns that a French MEP is suggesting Britain should be punished for putting national interests first.  read more »

Anne Main backs the Prime Minister's action at the EU Council and calls for a referendum on Europe.  read more »

Anne Main welcomes the extra £6.6 billion for 2012-13 pensions and benefits, but urges the Government to ensure that this money does not go to European 'benefit tourists'.  read more »

Anne Main calls for a longer taper period to help smaller businesses adjust to the lower solar panel feed-in tariff.  read more »

Responding to a statement on the Government's new housing strategy, Anne Main raises concerns that by concentrating on new house building it will not help an area like St Albans which is ringed by green belt and where many starter homes are old period properties.  read more »