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MP visits Learning Support Department at Sheldon School

Duncan Hames MP visited Sheldon School’s Learning Support Facility on Friday 18th November to meet with staff and pupils.
During his visit, Duncan heard about the many different ways that students are supported during their studies. He was invited to watch …

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Duncan Hames MP: Statement on EU referendum

Today, the House of Commons debates a call for a national referendum on our country’s future membership of the European Union. I welcome the debate, which follows a public petition of Parliament, and the decision to hold it at a …

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Duncan Hames meets local young Eco Warriors

On Friday 16th September, Duncan Hames MP met with pupils and teachers from Frogwell School in Chippenham for the launch of the school’s new digital display, which shows how much electric the recently installed solar panels are generating.

Duncan was pleased …

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MP joins Scouts for annual Speak Up! event

Duncan Hames MP was pleased to join the Scouts for their annual Scouts Speak Up! event on the 18th September during the Liberal Democrat Party Conference.
The ‘Scouts Speak Up!’ events, created for Scouts from across the country, allow young …

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Duncan Hames meets with forest campaigners

On Tuesday 30th August, Duncan Hames MP visited Westonbirt Arboretum to discuss forestry policy and the alternative ways in which forests can be maintained.
Earlier this year, many constituents contacted Duncan about the Government’s then proposed forestry policy. Duncan was therefore …

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MP meets local young bookworms taking part in Reading Challenge

 

Duncan Hames MP visited Chippenham Library on Tuesday 30th August to see The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge in action.

This year’s circus–themed initiative focused on reading for pleasure as a means of building literacy skills. It combined a personal challenge …

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MP to tour villages in Chippenham Constituency

Duncan Hames MP will be visiting villages across the Chippenham constituency between the 22nd-25th August to meet with local residents.

The events will be an informal opportunity for local residents to come and talk about issues affecting the community or to …

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Duncan Hames launches newsletter

Duncan Hames is pleased to announce that he will be launching an e-newsletter for Chippenham constituents at the beginning of December.
The newsletter will provide information about the work Duncan has been doing both in Westminster and the Chippenham constituency with …

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Opticians re-open in Melksham

Duncan Hames joined Melksham’s Mayor for the re-opening of Haine and Smith Opticians in Melksham on October 23rd.
Haine & Smith is a family run opticians, established in 1975, with 19 practices throughout Wiltshire. Duncan was given a tour of the …

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Duncan secures Higher Education promise from Prime Minister

Duncan Hames MP has questioned the Prime Minister, David Cameron, on ensuring that plans for higher education are made fairer.
In yesterday’s Prime Minister’s Questions, Duncan asked: ‘Does the Prime Minister agree that, if graduates are to be asked to make …

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