Stephen Williams MP - Working for YOU in Bristol West

Dear friend,

Thank you for visiting my website. Since being elected in May 2005, I have been kept busier than I ever believed possible.

I have met countless community groups and local organisations, along with public service chiefs and business leaders. I always thought I knew Bristol well, having lived here for 20 years - but you'd be amazed what more there is to learn!

I've spoken to many of you in my weekly surgeries - covering every possible subject, from dentistry to renewable energy.

This website contains a lot more about what I've been up to and the campaigns I am involved in, as well as wider news from the Liberal Democrats across Bristol West. It also allows you to:

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Best wishes,

Stephen Williams speaks in Times Higher Education debate Thu 25th Feb 2010 On Wednesday 24th February Stephen Williams, in his capacity as Liberal Democrat spokesman for Innovation, Universities & Skills, spoke about the Party's policies for higher education at the Times Higher Education pre-election debate.

Stephen Williams speaks in a forum event about young people in the recession Thu 25th Feb 2010 On Wednesday 24th February Stephen Williams MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary for Innovation, Universities & Skills, met with young people from Bristol who have been affected by the recession to listen to their experiences and speak about how the Liberal Democrats would tackle the issue of NEETs (people not in education, employment or training).

MP eats Fairtrade Curry! Sun 21st Feb 2010 In order to mark Fairtrade fortnight 2010, Bristol West Mp Stephen Wiliams joined local campaigners at Bordeaux Quay to sample some Fairtrade food.. A vegetable curry had been specially produced by Isabel Antonio, a visitor from Mozambique. Bristol has a twinning link with Beira, where Isabel is a nut producer. She is part of the Ikuru Nut cooperative, a Fairtade organisation. Isabel made her curry with fairtrade ingredients supplied by Bristol based Bart Spices.

Stephen Williams pushes for greater provisions to enable armed forces personnel to vote Thu 18th Feb 2010 Stephen Williams, MP for Bristol West, and 27 other Liberal Democrat MPs, have recently supported Early Day Motion 862 regarding Armed Forces Voting, asserting that greater provisions to enable service personnel to vote should be introduced.

MP wishes Chinese community a Happy New Year! Mon 15th Feb 2010 Bristol West Liberal Democrat MP Stephen Williams has wished all of the Chinese community a Happy New Year of the Tiger. He attended a traditional dragon dance and lunch with local community leaders and elders at the Chinese Community Associations on Lower Ashley Road.

Williams supports City of Bristol College to reverse funding cut proposal Mon 15th Feb 2010 Bristol West Liberal Democrat MP, Stephen Williams, councillors and community organisations have pledged to support City of Bristol College in its attempt to reverse proposed funding cuts that could affect thousands of adults who want to retrain. Stephen joined Council members, representatives from 14 community organisations and College leaders on Friday to discuss a potential £3 million cut to the College's adult funding allocation.

Work gets underway on new Gloucester Road surgery and library Mon 15th Feb 2010 Work is now underway to convert the former Bristol North swimming baths on Gloucester Road to a doctors' surgery. The site was visited by Bristol West MP Stephen Williams and Redland Councillors, Fi Hance and Sylvia Townsend. They were shown around the interior of the old baths by a representative of Chatsworth Homes Ltd. The Baths are to be converted to a new doctors' surgery which will also have additional healthcare facilities including a pharmacy. Part of the old pool will be retained as a hydro-therapy pool. The adjacent car park will have a new library built over it along with a small number of flats. The car park will then re-open. When the development is completed the Logan Road surgery will transfer to its new home and the Cheltenham Road library will also move.

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