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An artist's impression of the proposed sixth form college.

Double whammy hits future students.

Added 02/07/2009

The government’s decision to freeze student’s grants and loans but increase tuition fees from 2010/11 will “…act as another barrier for potential university students in Rochdale” according to the town’s MP Paul Rowen. Paul, a long standing campaigner against student tuition and top up fees said, “The Government is continuing to hit students hard at a time when debt is rising and graduate employment is falling dramatically. As with everything else they touch, their higher education policy is falling to pieces. Students and their families who are financially supporting them will be shocked by this news and I would today like to reiterate my commitment to abolishing student tuition fees. This is a double whammy that is set to hit university applications hard.”

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Paul Rowen MP campaigning with Sheila from Spotland Post Office, Councillor Greg Couzens and a local resident.

Lost in the MAIL as Royal Mail plans get the SACK!

Added 02/07/2009

Paul Rowen, MP for Rochdale, has welcomed the Government’s decision to scrap plans for part privatisation of Royal Mail. The unelected, Lord Mandelson has announced that the Government plans to abandon its bill to part-privatise Royal mail before...

Rowen is campaigning to stop these hoax calls.

10 hoax calls a day for ‘phantom fires!’

Added 02/07/2009

Greater Manchester Fire Service is called out to almost 10 hoax calls each day, according to research from the Liberal Democrats. Since 2003, there have been 17,395 false alarm calls to Greater Manchester Fire Service that have been classified as...

Paul Rowen MP and Councillor Peter Davison aboard the 'Sardine Express'

Sardine Express set to continue!

Added 02/07/2009

Paul Rowen, MP for Rochdale, has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons questioning the Government’s decision to withhold funding for the Oldham Loop rolling stock. The Rochdale MP believes that this decision will increase the current...

Paul Rowen MP speaking at the Parliamentary Assembly 30.01.09 at the Council of Europe.

Rowen keeps the faith

Added 01/07/2009

Paul Rowen, MP for Rochdale, is fighting to keep water drainage costs down for churches and other faith buildings, community, amateur sports groups, and Guide and Scout Associations. Paul Rowen, MP for Rochdale, commented, “This is a deeply...

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Paul Rowen MP asks people ni Rochdale about their experience with mobile phones

Paul Rowen asks mobile phone users – what’s the problem?

Added 26/06/2009

Paul Rowen joins forces with Consumer Focus to help tackle problems faced by mobile phone users ...

Paul Rowen MP speaking up in the House of Commons.

Paul Rowen MP's Expenses Breakdown

Added 24/06/2009

I have always tried to be as transparent as possible concerning my expenses as any money I spend has ultimately come from the taxpayer. I believe that the expenses I do claim all go towards improving my work as MP for Rochdale. ...

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