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SG H&SStephen Gilbert is the Member of Parliament for St Austell & Newquay in mid Cornwall. Stephen has a record of action for standing up for local people, assisting them with problems and local issues and representing them in Parliament.

During his election, Stephen promised to always put local people before party politics. Since entering Parliament he has endeavoured to stick to that pledge and has fought for his constituents in Westminster.

Stephen has opposed the Government on issues such as the Pasty Tax, and on plans for an incinerator in St Dennis; while working proactively with his Liberal Democrat Ministerial colleagues to cut taxes for hard working local families, increase the state pension, and deliver millions of pounds more for local schools.

You find out more about his work in Cornwall and in Westminster using the links at the top of this page. If you have any further questions, or would like to raise any issue with Stephen, don't hesitate to get in touch using the details to the right.

Recent news, speeches and local campaigns

  • Surf beach
    Article: May 17, 2013

    Local MP Stephen Gilbert has backed the Surfers Against Sewage's call to reduce pollution in the sea by signing up to their Protect Our Waves petition.

    The aim of the petition is to reduce pollution, marine littering and over development that are causing damage to water quality, marine life and beaches.

  • Blog
    Article: May 17, 2013

    Stephen Gilbert, local MP for St Austell & Newquay, has launched an online blog in order to keep in touch with his constituents.

    Commenting, Stephen Gilbert said:

    "When I was elected, I promised to always put local people first and to keep in touch all year round. My new online blog is an important tool to help me stay in regular contact with my constituents and to provide timely updates on my work in Westminster and here in Cornwall."

  • Royal British Legion
    Article: May 16, 2013

    Stephen Gilbert MP is urging communities in Cornwall to apply for the new £6m First World War: then and now fund, which the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has launched.

    HLF is making at least £1m available per year until 2019 to provide grants of between £3,000 and £10,000. The money will enable groups across the UK to explore, conserve and share their First World War heritage and deepen their understanding of the impact of the conflict.

  • Skydive
    Article: May 15, 2013

    Local MP Stephen Gilbert will raise funds for a Multiple Sclerosis charity in his constituency by parachuting from a plane this summer. Mr Gilbert, who has a fear of heights, hopes to raise over £2,500 in donations for the Merlin MS Centre based in Hewas Water.

    The charity provides a range of expert care, support and therapies to improve the lives of those with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions, their families and their carers.

  • Article: May 13, 2013

    MP for St. Austell & Newquay Stephen Gilbert has hailed the government's commitment to take further action to tackle anti-social behaviour in Cornwall, announced in today's Queen's Speech.

    The news comes as figures reveal that the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour inDevon and Cornwall has already fallen by over 33%since the Coalition Government came to power thanks to measures supported by the Liberal Democrats.

  • Article: May 13, 2013

    A new £2m scheme has been launched by the Coalition Government to help boost childcare businesses and help women back into work.

    From this week, people who want to set up a nursery can apply for grants of up to £500 to help cover things like legal and insurance costs, training, equipment and adaptations to buildings. The scheme is aimed to launch up to 6,000 new childcare businesses across England.

  • Article: May 13, 2013

    Stephen Gilbert MP has commented on the fire which destroyed a number of buses at the Western Greyhound depot in Summercourt overnight.

    "It's clear that this was a significant fire that caused real damage and I want to pay tribute to the firefighters that tackled the blaze and prevented loss of life.

    "The result of the fire will be significant disruption to local bus routes and I will be working with the company to see what can be done to minimise the impact.

  • Article: May 8, 2013

    Thousands of pensioners stand to benefit from today's Queen's Speech, with a fair flat-rate pension for all.

    The Queen announced a reform of the pensions system, ending the confusion state pension provision by introducing a single, flat-rate pension.

    This is in addition to the triple lock, championed by the Liberal Democrats, which has ensured record rise in the state pension of £12.50 a week since 2010. The triple lock will continue to safeguard an increase in the state pension in line with earnings, inflation or 2.5% - whichever is higher.

  • Article: May 3, 2013

    Stephen Gilbert, MP for St Austell & Newquay, has commented on the Liberal Democrat's May's election success for Cornwall Council:

    "I'd like to thank the people of St Austell and Newquay for putting their trust in the local Liberal Democrat team.

    "In Newquay, the Lib Dems have worked closely with residents' groups and others to clean-up of our town and tackle the excesses of the night time economy. In St Austell, we have fought against inappropriate and unwanted over development of St Austell and stood up for what local people want to see in our town. Over the coming years I will continue to work with the new Town and Cornwall Councillors to continue to ensure that the wishes of local people are put first and will continue to fight for our area.

  • Article: Apr 30, 2013

    Today is pay day for millions of people across Britain, which means they will receive their first pay slip since the Income Tax personal allowance was raised from £8,105 to £9,440. When Liberal Democrats came into power in 2010 this was just £6,475.

    Raising the tax-free allowance is the Liberal Democrats' flagship policy and has so far seen Income Tax bills slashed by £600 a year for millions of low and middle income workers compared to what they were paying under Labour. As a result, more than 2m people on low pay have been lifted out of paying Income Tax altogether.

Contact Stephen

Write: 10 South Street, St Austell, PL25 5BH

Phone: 01726 63443

E-mail: steve@stevegilbert.info

Twitter: @stephen_gilbert

Facebook: stephen.gilbert1

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