AuthorRichard Burden

I was Labour Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield between 1992 and 2019 and a former Shadow Transport Minister. I now chair Healthwatch in Birmingham and Solihull, and the West Midlands Board of Remembering Srebrenica. I also work as a public affairs consultant. I am an effective community advocate and stakeholder alliance builder with a passion for human rights. I am a trustee of the Balfour Project charity and of Citizens Advice Birmingham, and a former Chair of Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Richard visits Northfield residents to see the positive work of the local energy efficiency partnership

Birmingham, Local, Northfield area
27 June 2008
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On 27th June Richard paid a visit to residents of Forrell Grove in Northfield to see the work of the Northfield Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP). NEEP was launched in January 2008 to bring energy efficiency to Northfield residents making their homes warmer and more affordable to heat. On his visit to Forrell Grove Richard met with the Tenants and Residents Association, who have been working …

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Voluntary and community groups event

Birmingham, Local, Northfield area
11 June 2008
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On 11 July Richard hosted a Big Lottery Lunch for local community and voluntary groups Richard is pressing for a vibrant and sustainable voluntary and community sector here in Northfield. On 11 July he hosted a lunch and networking event for local volunteers and community groups at the Elim Pentecostal Church in Weoley. The event – co-hosted by the Big Lottery and Birmingham Voluntary Services …

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Three years on, time for the MG Rover inquiry to report its findings

MG/Rover/Longbridge
27 May 2008
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After the collapse of MG Rover in 2005 an independent inquiry was established to investigate what led to the collapse. Three years on, there is growing concern about the time it is taking for this inquiry to report its findings and the increasing cost. Richard Burden, as the local MP, has been vocal on the importance of the MG Rover Inquiry and the need for it to report as soon as possible. In …

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Richard welcomes Government announcement on agency workers

Jobs, business & economy, National issues
20 May 2008
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Richard Burden MP has welcomed today’s joint announcement on agency workers by the Government, the CBI and the TUC. Earlier today the Business Secretary, John Hutton, explained that an agreement had been reached between employers and unions on new rules on equal treatment for agency workers after 12 weeks employment. Welcoming the announcement, Richard said: ‘I was one of the many Labour MPs who …

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Elections in Zimbabwe

Foreign Affairs
30 April 2008
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I am sure many of you will have been following the developments in Zimbabwe over the last few weeks, as I have. Zimbabwe, once seen as a future beacon for Africa, today faces economic ruin with inflation running at above 100,000% and unemployment at about 80%. For millions of people in Zimbabwe every day life is a battle against poverty, disease and disempowerment. Life expectancy is down to only …

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The Post Office network in the Northfield area

Birmingham, Local, Northfield area
19 April 2008
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There was a debate in Parliament recently about the future of the Post Office network. You may also have seen speculation in the press and elsewhere about the prospect of further post office closures locally. So I thought it would be useful to update constituents on my understanding of the current situation and let you know what I am doing as your local MP. What is going on? Post Office Ltd has …

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Richard Burden

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I was Labour Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield between 1992 and 2019 and a former Shadow Transport Minister. I now chair Healthwatch in Birmingham and Solihull, and the West Midlands Board of Remembering Srebrenica. I also work as a public affairs consultant. I am an effective community advocate and stakeholder alliance builder with a passion for human rights. I am a trustee of the Balfour Project charity and of Citizens Advice Birmingham, and a former Chair of Medical Aid for Palestinians.

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