Five years ago, on 18 February 2004, the Labour Government’s Hunting Act became law, ending the cruelty and suffering of hunting with dogs. Labour’s prospective MP for Truro and Falmouth Charlotte MacKenzie said: “In this rural constituency, I hear both sides of the arguments for and against the Hunting Act. But the majority of people who have...

Charlotte MacKenzie today welcomed the findings of the Walker review on water charging, published on 8 December. A final decision on the Walker review’s proposals rests with the Government. Charlotte said: “There are two things I particularly welcome in Anna Walker’s final report. Firstly, practical proposals to help more people on lower incomes pay less for water. Secondly,...

Charlotte MacKenzie says: “Welcome to Truro and Falmouth Labour Party’s news website. We hope you will like it, and find it easy to find what you are looking for. We will be updating this site regularly with local news.” We will publish our press releases and other news stories on this website. You can also visit Charlotte...

Labour’s prospective MP for Truro and Falmouth, Charlotte MacKenzie, spoke in the children, families, and schools debate at the Labour Party conference. Here’s what Charlotte said: ‘When I went into my Twitter account this morning there was a tweet from someone in Cornwall saying: “Hmm, I like Gordon’s new policies… Maybe I should actually vote Labour.” All of us...

Charlotte MacKenzie, has pledged her support for Vote Cruelty Free, a new non-partisan coalition of animal protection organisations working to put animals on the political agenda. The alliance has sent its manifesto to all candidates announced for the next General Election and asked them to show their support for the issues raised. Charlotte MacKenzie said, “I will...

A huge expansion of wind power, home insulation and “smart” electricity meters are among measures being planned by Labour.   Labour’s prospective MP for Truro and Falmouth Charlotte MacKenzie has given her support for the Government’s Energy White Paper, which was released on Wednesday.   “I welcome moves to help us cut emissions – it is our responsibility as...

Labour’s prospective MP challenges Cornwall Council to meet the need for affordable local homes. On the day that Cornwall Council appointed its new portfolio holders for Housing and Planning, Charlotte MacKenzie asked Councillor Mark Kaczmarek and Councillor Graeme Hicks to meet her to discuss how the new Council will meet the need for local affordable housing. Hundreds...

Labour’s prospective MP calls for Britain to lead the way at UN climate change summit.   On 26 June the Labour Government published “The Road to Copenhagen”, Britain’s pitch for what the deal should include at UN climate change summit in Copenhagen in December. This makes clear that, Britain will be on the side arguing for action.   Labour’s...

A Labour parliamentary spokesperson for Cornwall is supporting national recycle week June 22-28.   Recycling has never been more important.   Labour’s prospective MP for Truro and Falmouth Charlotte MacKenzie commented:   “Cornwall needs to greatly reduce the amount of waste collected in black bags as we pay landfill tax on every one of them and it is estimated this will cost local...

Labour’s Charlotte MacKenzie today called on the new Cornwall Council and First Devon and Cornwall Ltd to consult people on changes to bus routes and timetables in Falmouth and Truro. Charlotte MacKenzie said: “Reliable local bus services are very important, particularly for the over-60s and young people. I am very concerned about the changes made to the 88 and 88b...

Labour’s would-be MP for Truro and Falmouth, Charlotte MacKenzie, has called on the new Cornwall Council to take advantage of help offered to hard-pressed tenants by the Government to lower rent increases. On 6 March the Housing Minister, Margaret Beckett, announced that the Government was to invite local authorities to apply for cash to reduce average...

Publication of the independent report on RCHT was long overdue - it was originally promised by late November. This drift further damaged the morale of professional staff, some of whom initially spoke out in support of the suspended chief executive John Watkinson.  The situation is now critical as the Trust needs clear-sighted and concerted local leadership so...

Charlotte MacKenzie has welcomed news that schools across Cornwall will get extra funding this year. As part of the Government’s efforts to support local businesses and jobs through the recession, millions of pounds of spending on school buildings and repairs are being brought forward from 2010/11 to 2009/10. Every school in Cornwall will benefit with £3,889,148...

Labour has taken action on the threat of climate change. Our Climate Change Bill will set a long-term legal framework for reducing emissions for the first time. Labour believes a global deal will only be possible if Britain plays its part, leading the way with other developed countries. Labour’s prospective MP for Truro and Falmouth Charlotte...