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27 May 2015

Queen’s Speech reaction: People with disabilities must be at the heart of decision-making

United Response has followed the Queens Speech closely and welcome a number of proposed legislative changes.

Amateur Swimming Association calls for continued government commitment to sport

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13 May 2015 Culture

Amateur Swimming Association calls for continued government commitment to sport

The new Government must continue to work with experts to raise awareness of the benefits of swimming and aquatic sports, according to the Amateur Swimming Association.

Overhauling policy: Road Haulage Association calls on the new government for urgent reform

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12 May 2015 Transport

Overhauling policy: Road Haulage Association calls on the new government for urgent reform

Investment in UK road haulage must be a priority for the new government, according to the Road Haulage Association.

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08 May 2015 Health

Carers Trust reacts to election results: ensuring theTories keep their commitments to carers

Commenting on the outcome of the general election, Gail Scott-Spicer, Chief Executive of Carers Trust, said:

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08 May 2015 Health

Incoming Conservative government must put the NHS on a firmer financial footing

In response to the General Election result, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive at Independent Age, said:

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08 May 2015 Transport

PM must invest in road haulage says RHA

The RHA is delighted that the next administration will be a majority government.

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08 May 2015 Communities

CIOB comments on General Election

Following one of the most unpredictable general elections in recent years, in which the Conservative Party is projected to form a majority government the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) stresses the importance of the construction industry to the UK economy, infrastructure and employment.

New government must back UK business, company leaders urge

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07 May 2015 Economy

New government must back UK business, company leaders urge

UK business leaders call for stability and an end to demonisation in pre-election survey.

Changing of the guard: how the general election will shape select committees

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29 Apr 2015

Changing of the guard: how the general election will shape select committees

As parliament prepares to welcome its new intake, the size of which will emerge in the aftermath of the general election, political analysis by Dods considers how the makeup of select committees could change.

Politics explained: new guide for young voters

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28 Apr 2015 Education

Politics explained: new guide for young voters

University of Exeter student Liz Atkins hopes to engage young voters on politics through a new online guide

Older voters put others first, new survey finds

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22 Apr 2015

Older voters put others first, new survey finds

Older people tend to put the needs of others before theirs when they are deciding which political party to vote for, according to new research.

Construction industry welcomes focus on building, but sceptical of Right to Buy extension

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20 Apr 2015 Communities

Construction industry welcomes focus on building, but sceptical of Right to Buy extension

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) responds to manifesto commitments which will affect the construction sector, welcoming the drive for more homes but expressing concerns over the Conservatives’ proposed extension of the Right to Buy.

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20 Apr 2015

Why Every Vote Counts

With the today being the last day to register to vote, David Allkins, political correspondent for the Every Vote Counts campaign, reminds people with learning disabilities that ‘If you need to rely on the state, then you should have a say in who runs it.’

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16 Apr 2015 Health

All-party support for the British Red Cross

Prospective candidates are showing their support for the British Red Cross, in the run-up to Mays general election.

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15 Apr 2015 Economy

CIPP “delighted” to see medium-sized businesses addressed in Liberal Democrats party election manifesto

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) today welcomed the initiative to help medium-sized businesses as the Liberal Democrats unveiled its party manifesto ahead of the general election.

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15 Apr 2015 Transport

Election 2015: Tories miles ahead in industry poll

An exit poll of visitors to the Commercial Vehicle Show conducted by the Road Haulage Association yesterday, indicated the vast majority of people working in the road haulage and logistics industry want a Conservative led government.

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14 Apr 2015 Transport

RHA mobilises 2.1m voters with ‘pounds in pockets’ manifesto

The RHA today called upon the 2.1m voters working in the road haulage and logistics industry to seek out political candidates who will support a 3ppl cut in fuel duty and specific recommendations to save the economy 14bn in congestion related costs.

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14 Apr 2015 Economy

Engineers call on future Government to make UK a global leader in next generation communications networks

As the Conservatives promise that Britain will seize the chance to be a world leader in the development of 5G, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has responded calling on the next Government to take steps to establish the UK as a global telecommunications leader and introduce legislation to make sure there is a reliable broadband service across all parts of the country.

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13 Apr 2015

UK Chamber of Shipping response to Labour Manifesto launch

UK Chamber of Shipping Chief Executive Guy Platten reacts to the Labour manifesto launch

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13 Apr 2015 Economy

AELP reacts to the Labour election manifesto

Stewart Segal, chief executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) has commented on the Labour Party's manifesto launch

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09 Apr 2015 Transport

Election 2015: Labour’s careers pledge must include logistics sector says RHA

The Road Haulage Association notes todays announcement from the Labour party, pledging to introduce face-to-face careers advice in schools if it wins next months General Election.

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09 Apr 2015 Education

ATL welcomes Labour's education manifesto but some issues remain unaddressed

Adrian Prandle, Director of Economic Strategy and Negotiations of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers comments on the Labour manifesto

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01 Apr 2015 Economy

Engineers call on future Government to make UK a global leader in next generation communications networks

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has today launched its General Election Campaign, calling on the next Government to take steps to establish the UK as a global telecommunications leader and introduce legislation to make sure there is a reliable broadband service across all parts of the country.

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24 Mar 2015 Environment

Make the government machine go green

WWF-UK has set out how the next government could put powerful voices for sustainability at the heart of the Whitehall machine, driving long-term action on species and habitat loss, pollution and climate change.