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Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage, has been elected as Chairman of the Regulatory Reform Select Committee. In Parliament, Select Committees are very powerful and a huge part of the legislative process. It also means he becomes a member of the Liaison Select Committee, which is made up of all Select Committee Chairmen and takes evidence from the Prime Minister on matters of public policy. Stephen McPartland will also remain a member of the Finance Select Committee.

Stephen McPartland MP said, “The Regulatory Reform committee looks at Legislative Reform Orders, which are used to remove or reduce burdens on business and the public resulting directly or indirectly from legislation. It is a form of 'fast-tracking' non-controversial legislative change without the need to introduce a new Bill before Parliament. The Committee can also look at the wider deregulatory work of the Government as part of its remit to consider 'Matters relating to regulatory reform'.
 
“I am very pleased, as it is a powerful committee with huge responsibility and a real privilege to be elected as the Chairman.”

Click through for more information on these Parliamentary Select Committees: Regulatory Reform Select Committee; Liaison Select Committee; Finance Select Committee

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An exciting opportunity to work for Stephen McPartland MP is now available in his Stevenage office as a Caseworker (Policy).

Stephen McPartland MP is supported by a small, but dedicated team which prides itself on helping him make a difference. The current postholder has just been headhunted by a large corporate and Stephen is looking for someone to replace them and take full advantage of the development opportunities.

Applicants do not require previous experience but must demonstrate drive and a passion for helping people.

The right candidate will be people-focused and well-organised with a determination to provide a first-class service. They will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, take pride in their work and have a good grasp of IT. The successful applicant will work full-time in a friendly office. The majority of their time will be spent in Stevenage, but they will occasionally need to attend the office in Westminster.

Main responsibilities will be to:

  • respond effectively and courteously to correspondence and enquiries from constituents
  • undertake research and prepare reports, draft correspondence, and briefing notes on policy issues
  • analyse and evaluate research and interpret data
  • assist with progressing casework through liaison with government agencies
  • maintain, update and develop knowledge of relevant legislation
  • communicate effectively with both internal and external contacts

An ideal candidate will:

  • have a genuine desire to help people resolve complaints and concerns
  • have strong written, communication and analytical skills with a good telephone manner and attention to detail
  • be highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritise own caseload
  • have a strong work ethic, reliability and a flexible approach as part of our small team
  • possess good IT skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook 

Sympathise with the values of the Conservative Party

Salary: £20,000-24,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

To Apply: please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a covering letter setting out why you are the right candidate and a CV, and including your full address and contact details.  

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The Member of Parliament for Stevenage, Stephen McPartland, visited Year 6 at Lodge Farm School for a Q&A session as part of their project on Parliament and the 'Big Vote'.

Stephen McPartland MP said, "It was great fun taking part in the Q&A session with Year 6 pupils from Lodge Farm School. I really enjoyed my visit and hope to be invited back soon to see more of the school and other classes. These visits always demonstrate how many young people are interested in politics and are happy to ask the tough questions."

Nicola Randall, Assistant Headteacher and a Year 6 teacher, invited Stephen along to the school and commented after the visit, "Our Y6 pupils found Stephen McPartland's visit very informative and the message he gave about wanting to make a difference has certainly inspired many of our pupils to be more interested in politics. Following the visit, the children have now got big plans in mind for writing their own manifestos in preparation for the 'Big Vote'. National Parliament Week has been a fantastic way to help pupils understand how our country is governed and to explore the important role MPs play within our community. Who knows, we might even have the future Prime Minister here at Lodge Farm!"

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Stevenage Borough Labour Councillor, Douglas Bainbridge has joined the Conservatives and will fight the elections in May 2018 as a Conservative Candidate. Doug was welcomed to the Conservative Party by Local Government Minister Marcus Jones MP, Stephen McPartland MP and Alexander Clarkson, Chairman of Stevenage Conservative Association.

Doug said, “I have never really been a socialist and it is clear the Labour Party in Stevenage are becoming more extreme as they follow Jeremy Corbyn. There is also an obsession with Stevenage Borough Council controlling the town centre regeneration, but they have no money to do it. The Council launched their plans over 22 years ago and have never got them off the ground. It is time the Labour Council stepped aside, stopped coming up with unfunded schemes and let developers work with our local Member of Parliament to get the job done.”

Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage, welcomed Doug and said, “I love Stevenage, but its town centre is not fit for purpose. It needs regenerating and bringing forward into the 21st century. The latest plan fails to regenerate the town centre, as it does not include the shops in Queensway, but don’t worry it includes fancy new Council offices! They also want to knock down the Gordon Craig Theatre, build over 1,300 properties on the Leisure Park, close Lytton Way and there is even talk of moving our train station, which 35,000 commuters in the town rely on. Local people want more seats, more services and more destinations, which I am delivering and from June next year we will have direct rail links to Brighton and Gatwick. It is all there in the Local Plan for anyone to read.”

Alexander Clarkson, Chairman of Stevenage Conservative Association added, “Cllr Bainbridge is a fantastic community campaigner and someone who always puts the interests of local people first. He is a great addition to our team and we look forward to campaigning alongside him in Longmeadow. The Conservative Government has made over £30 million available to pump prime the regeneration and we need to be allowed to get on with it, instead of another pointless paper plan from Stevenage Borough Council.“

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