British MPs

Prime Minister's Questions: 2 October 2019

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
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Labour MP, Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead), asked for up-to-date figures on quality housingfrom the Department of Health.

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  • Labour MP, Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead), asked for up-to-date figures on quality housingfrom the Department of Health.
  • Independent MP, Kenneth Clarke (Rushcliffe), asked whether the Prime Minister's support for Brexit is a party political move.
  • Labour MP, Eleanor Smith (Wolverhampton South West), asked the Prime Minister to review the Green Belt policy to protect the Seven Cornfields from developers.
  • Conservative MP, Michael Tomlinson (Mid Dorset and North Poole), askedfor confirmation of the 31 October 2019 Brexit deadline.

Urgent question on deaths of homeless people

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, John Healey, askedParliamentary Under-Secretary for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Luke Hall,to make a statement about the record number of deaths of homeless people in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, John Healey, askedParliamentary Under-Secretary for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Luke Hall,to make a statement about the record number of deaths of homeless people in 2018.
  • Today the Office for National Statistics published figures showing an estimated 726 homeless people died in England and Wales in 2018.
  • In April 2018 the Homelessness Reduction Act, one of the most ambitious pieces of legislation in this area for decades came into force.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Minister John Healeysaid,
    "Mr Speaker, seven-hundred-and-twenty-six people died homeless last year.

Churchill Appoints New Chief Accounting Officer, Joe Cambareri, CPA

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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Churchill Asset Management LLC (Churchill) announced the appointment of Joe Cambareri, CPA as Managing Director and Chief Accounting Officer, effective September 23, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Churchill Asset Management LLC (Churchill) announced the appointment of Joe Cambareri, CPA as Managing Director and Chief Accounting Officer, effective September 23, 2019.
  • Mr. Cambareri is responsible for the day-to-day management of Churchills finance and accounting function and reports directly to Chief Financial Officer, Shai Vichness.
  • Prior to joining Churchill, Mr. Cambareri served as Chief Financial Officer for nine years at Greenwich, CT-based Credit Value Partners, LLC, a credit-focused asset manager owned by New York Life.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Joe to our Finance team, said Shai Vichness, Chief Financial Officer at Churchill.

Lords marks watershed moment for Black History Month

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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This Black History Month the House of Lordsmarks 50 years since Learie Constantine became the first black member in 1969 and the value the diversity of its membership today brings to carrying out its work.

Key Points: 
  • This Black History Month the House of Lordsmarks 50 years since Learie Constantine became the first black member in 1969 and the value the diversity of its membership today brings to carrying out its work.
  • He made a lasting impact on attitudes to race relations and discrimination and on 26 March 1969 Learie Constantine made history when he became the first black member of the House of Lords.
  • Lord Fowler, Lord Speaker said: Lord Constantine marked a watershed for the House of Lords.
  • His arrival as the first black life peer paved the way for the many brilliant black and minority ethnic members.

John McDonnell questions ministers about short positions against the pound

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, John McDonnell, has asked an urgent question to ministers on short betsagainst the pound during theapproach of a possible no-deal Brexit.

Key Points: 
  • Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, John McDonnell, has asked an urgent question to ministers on short betsagainst the pound during theapproach of a possible no-deal Brexit.
  • John McDonnell has questioned ministers about short-selling when traders bet that the pound will fall in value in the run-up to Brexit.The Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer asked the Government whether the falling value of the pound, as a result of the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, could constitute a conflict of interest.
  • "The United Kingdom will be leaving the European Union on the 31st of October whatever the circumstances.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard online three hours after they happen.

Ian Paisley MP asks Urgent Question on Wrightbus

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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Ian Paisley MP hasasked ministers to comment on support for those affected by the Wrightbus situation.

Key Points: 
  • Ian Paisley MP hasasked ministers to comment on support for those affected by the Wrightbus situation.
  • After Wrighbus, the Northern-Irish coachbuilders, entered administration last week, Ian Paisley has asked ministers to outline Government provisions for those affected by redundancies.
  • Directing his question to The Secretary of State to Northern Ireland, the MP highlighted the effects the company's collapse could have on the economy.
  • The Rt Hon Julian Smith MP, The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland told MPs:
    "I am deeply disappointed by the news that Wrightbus has had to enter administration.

Ian Paisley MP asks Urgent Question on Wrightbus

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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Ian Paisley MP hasasked ministers to comment on support for those affected by the Wrightbus situation.

Key Points: 
  • Ian Paisley MP hasasked ministers to comment on support for those affected by the Wrightbus situation.
  • After Wrighbus, the Northern-Irish coachbuilders, entered administration last week, Ian Paisley has asked ministers to outline Government provisions for those affected by redundancies.
  • Directing his question to The Secretary of State to Northern Ireland, the MP highlighted the effects the company's collapse could have on the economy.
  • The Rt Hon Julian Smith MP, The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland told MPs:
    "I am deeply disappointed by the news that Wrightbus has had to enter administration.

Lords debates Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill

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Monday, September 30, 2019
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Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative), parliamentary under-secretary in the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government, is expected to open the debate on the bill and respond on behalf of the government.

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Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative), parliamentary under-secretary in the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government, is expected to open the debate on the bill and respond on behalf of the government.
This bill will aim to:
bring the next revaluation for non-domestic rates in England and Wales forward by one year 1 April 2020, and thereafter;

Gladstone Commercial Announces Industrial Portfolio Acquisition in Temple, TX

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Friday, September 27, 2019
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MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ: GOOD) (Gladstone Commercial) announced today that it completed the acquisition of a 211,000 square foot, two building industrial portfolio in Temple, Texas on September 26, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ: GOOD) (Gladstone Commercial) announced today that it completed the acquisition of a 211,000 square foot, two building industrial portfolio in Temple, Texas on September 26, 2019.
  • The acquisition of the industrial properties is consistent with Gladstone Commercials growth strategy of acquiring high-quality assets in growth regions with credit-worthy tenants.
  • The investment is a great addition to our portfolio, improving the weighted average lease term and increasing the allocation of high-quality industrial properties, said Buzz Cooper, Senior Managing Director for Gladstone Commercial.
  • Gladstone Commercial is a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning and operating net leased industrial and office properties across the United States.

Minister updates MPs on international climate action

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Friday, September 27, 2019
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Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Andrea Leadsom has given a statement in the House of Commons on the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York earlier this week.

Key Points: 
  • Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Andrea Leadsom has given a statement in the House of Commons on the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York earlier this week.
  • The Summittook place on Monday 23 September 2019 at UN Headquarters in New York.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Barry Gardiner said,
    "The issue of climate breakdown is much greater than the party political divides that afflict this parliament, and I do urge all Members of this House to find common ground in the pursuit of a healthy and stable climate."
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.