Theresa May MP

Calling all young reporters!

16 July 2008

Theresa May is encouraging Maidenhead students to enter the Parliamentary Press Gallery writing competition 2008-09. Since 2003 the Parliamentary Press Galley has run a writing competition for students, designed to complement citizenship lessons in schools and aimed at pupils in years 10 to 13. Read More

Theresa supports call for more women MPs

9 July 2008

On the 80th anniversary of universal suffrage, Theresa May joined activists outside Parliament calling for greater representation of women in the House of Commons. As it currently stands women make up only 20% of all MPs. The Electoral Reform Society fears that unless drastic action is taken this figure is unlikely to improve at the next General Election.
 
Theresa, who has vigorously campaigned to increase the number of women in Parliament, said:
 
“I was delighted to attend the event and I recognise that more needs to be done to ensure that a greater number of women enter Parliament. It is a disgrace that women MPs only make up 20% of the House of Commons and I hope that sufficient steps are taken by all parties to ensure that this figure is increased at the next General Election.”Read More

Theresa presses air regulator on Heathrow expansion

8 July 2008

Theresa May met representatives of the Civil Aviation Authority last week to discuss the potential impact of the expansion of Heathrow airport on the Maidenhead constituency. Theresa has previously expressed her strong concerns about the plans in her submission to the official consultation on expansion.Read More