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Boris backs Fulham in fight over Super Sewer

Many Fulham and Chelsea residents will have seen the welcome news in recent weeks of Boris Johnson declaring his opposition to the use of Carnwath Road, SW6, as the main drill site for Thames Water’s “Super Sewer” and his call for a “re-think” of the whole project and his announcement of a full consultation.

What has Greg been up to in Chelsea and Fulham?

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Thanks to boundary changes, the constituency of Chelsea and Fulham is a new one. Before the May 2010 election, Greg was MP for the overlapping constituency of Hammersmith and Fulham. It's home to many landmarks and famous faces, including the Premiership football grounds of Stamford Bridge and Craven Cottage and more than 66,000 people. This map shows the extent of the constituency. Click on it to see what Greg has been up to recently.

 

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27th April 2012
Hands: 17,000 gain from the biggest State Pension rise in history

Greg Hands M.P. has welcomed the biggest ever cash rise in the Basic State Pension, which came into effect this month.

The Government’s new ‘triple lock’ guarantee on the Basic State Pension ensures it rises every year with inflation, earnings or 2.5 per cent – whichever is the highest. This month, it has risen by £5.30 a week, some £275 a year. As a result of the triple lock, pensioners will be an average of £15,000 better off over the course of their retirement.

20th April 2012
Hands: a tax cut of £220 for 40,000 people in Chelsea and Fulham

New analysis reveals that 40,000 local residents will benefit from the increase in the personal allowance made in last month’s Budget. The increase of £1,100, which is the largest ever announced, will make most basic-rate taxpayers £220 better off.

31st March 2012
Mass Accident and Emergency closure threat across west London

Plans for the mass closure of A&E units across north-west London are being attacked by Greg Hands M.P. and Hammersmith & Fulham Council.

The proposals, which have just surfaced and are due to be consulted at the end of the month, could see north-west London NHS bureaucrats close four of nine A&E units in a top-down reorganisation of hospital services.

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Greg Hands M.P.It is a great honour and privilege to represent Chelsea & Fulham in Parliament. I will always put the needs of Chelsea and Fulham first and am always available to help and listen to local people. You can call me on 0207 219 5448 or email me.

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