On Friday 15th March Edward Davey, Member of Parliament for Kingston and Surbiton visited Kingston College to chat with their apprentices and to see their activities planned for Comic Relief.

Upon arrival Edward agreed to take part in one of their fundraisers – having his nails painted red whilst wearing a red wig and red nose.  Edward took the opportunity to listen to the experiences of the hair and beauty apprentices at the college.

After a session with nail polish remover, Edward visited the college’s engineering department, and met a number of people training to join the apprenticeship scheme run by British Airways, which is highly competitive.

Published on the Guardian website:

The green deal is helping the people of Britain stay warm for less, and today's first official numbers are a clear sign that it's hit the ground running. 

The green deal lets homes and businesses pay for energy efficiencyimprovements, such as insulation or a new heating system, through savings on their fuel bills. A typical three-bed semi could save around £270 a year with solid wall insulation alone.

More than 1100 people were on an apprenticeship last year in Kingston and Surbiton according to the latest figures. That is a huge increase, especially when compared to the final year of the last Labour government.

The formal opening is just a few weeks away, but the fabulous news is that Surbiton’s new health centre is open for patients – after years of campaigning.

Last month, I was lucky enough to get a tour of the centre from the superb team that have managed this major NHS project – on time and on budget. What hits you is the high quality of the building and its facilities.

Local MP and Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Edward Davey has recently launched a Collective Switch programme coordinated by Kingston Council.

On Wednesday 13th February Edward Davey joined a webchat on Mumsnet.

You can read the conversation on this thread - his contribution begins on page 3.

A report from Save the World Club:

Save the World Club, with Transition Town Kingston, host informative “Energy We Can All Afford?” public meeting with The Rt Hon Edward Davey

From April, the Lib Dems will have cut many peoples Income Tax bills by £600-a-year.

We want this to become £700-a-year in this March’s Budget.

Edward Davey MP visited Christ Church Primary School in Berrylands on Friday 8^th February. 

Edward Davey MP’s campaign to rezone Surbiton station to zone 5 has now reached a critical stage.

Edward has been meeting with ministers at the Department of Transport as well as the new Chief Executive of South West Trains, Tim Shoveller and is pressing for a decision this year.

I joined most of my Lib Dem colleagues in voting for the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill at its second reading in the House of Commons on 5th February.

I think if a couple wish to declare their love and commitment to each other, I do not think the state should get in the way.

Edward Davey MP has congratulated Scope, the charity who provide services to help improve the lives of disabled people and their families on the success of their Parliamentary Christmas display.  This display consisted of collecting stars made by local school children for a Christmas tree in Parliament. Each star contained a hope or a wish for disabled children.

This article first appeared in Liberal Democrat Voice on 28th January 2013.

Today marks a very significant achievement of our party in Government. The Green Deal is being launched.

Edward Davey MP is seeking a Diary Secretary/Caseworker (maternity cover), working 30 hours per week.

For full details go to W4MP. 

Closing date for applications is 1 February 2013