Theresa May MP

Home Secretary and Member of Parliament for Maidenhead

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Theresa defends local interest as Crossrail steps up a gear

15 December 2008

Theresa May has continued to stand up for the interests of Maidenhead and Twyford in the face of the Crossrail development. In a meeting with senior executives from Crossrail she raised local concerns over the level of services provided and the impact the project will have on the community.Read More

Theresa reacts to delay on Heathrow decision

5 December 2008

Theresa May has reacted to the Government’s announcement that they have again postponed a decision on Heathrow expansion. The Transport Secretary, Geoff Hoon, said today that he would not be giving his decision until next year, despite stating just nine days ago that he would make the announcement before Christmas.Read More

Victory for lock keepers campaign

4 December 2008

The Environment Agency have announced a U-turn on their decision to get rid of residential lock keepers in the Thames Valley area. After six months of reviewing their initial decision, the Environment Agency has decided to retain ownership of the 52 lock houses that are either on or adjacent to lock sites and thus retain the invaluable skills of the lock keepers. Theresa May has welcomed the announcement, particularly as lock keepers at Boulters Lock and Cookham Lock were both under threat.Read More

Theresa challenges M.O.D decision to block local people showing support for the troops

3 December 2008

Theresa May has written to the Ministry of Defence to question their decision to prevent members of the public sending Christmas gifts to British troops to thank them for their service. Many people, including the local Rotary Clubs in Loddon Vale and Bourne End & Cookham, have in the past sent shoeboxes full of gifts to troops at Christmas time. However, the Ministry of Defence has decided to prevent the packages being sent due to ‘logistical problems’.Read More

Theresa urges carers to find out about support

2 December 2008

Theresa May is backing Carers UK’s national carers’ rights campaign ahead of Carers Rights Day on Friday 5th December 2008.Read More