Anne Main MP

Anne Main slams Network Rail for rewarding failure with bonuses

Admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:07:14 +0000

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 »

MP raises concerns over European agreement

Admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

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 »

Anne Main slams PFI funded New Barnfield Incinerator

Admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:30:56 +0000

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 »

London Local Authorities Bill

Admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

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 »

MP opposes increased EU spending

Admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

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 »

Anne Main secures debate on Network Rail

Admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

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 »

Pub industry debate: Anne Main raises economic benefits of pubs

Admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

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 »

Hope for residents of Goldsmith Way and other un-adopted roads

Admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

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

MP calls for Parliamentary debate on Network Rail

Admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

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 »

MP raises concerns about HS2

Admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

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