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I am very disappointed by the decision by @waitrose to close in #Stevenage and annoyed there has been no consultation or indication this could happen. A lot of Waitrose staff are worried about their jobs and we need to find a new venue for the @PostOffice so it is not lost. 1/3

— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartland) July 22, 2019

I immediately contacted @Waitrose to ask them to consider a smaller presence elsewhere in #Stevenage, but they have refused, as this is one of seven stores closing. 2/3

— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartland) July 22, 2019

.@Waitrose have been a valuable part of the Stevenage economy for 41 years and I do understand the pressures on them with many of us opting for online food shopping, but it is frustrating they are leaving without a fight. 3/3

— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartland) July 22, 2019

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Brilliant Fun Day organised by Stevenage Army Cadets held at ⁦@BarnwellSchool⁩ today. Come and join the fun until 4pm. Lots to do and Army Cadets will be displaying their skills too. ⁦@DCT_BHACF⁩ pic.twitter.com/dZJPgmcovI

— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartland) July 20, 2019

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My thoughts are with all those injured in the tragic accident in Stevenage last night. The behaviour of some individuals attending these car meets has been a concern for some time. @HertsPolice now have a big job to do to reassure our community

— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartland) July 19, 2019

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"This is your legacy, Mr Corbyn... you have failed the test of leadership, apologise now" Theresa May accuses Jeremy Corbyn of "failing to deal with racism", after Labour peers take out a newspaper advert criticising his record on anti-Semitism https://t.co/whvFVdFQrz

— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartland) July 17, 2019

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Thank you to @MPSonthewater for an amazing insight into the work Metropolitan River Police do. Alongside their colleagues @Hertspolice working 24/7 to keep us all safe at home and work. pic.twitter.com/3AtJB1qKM5

— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartland) July 16, 2019

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Congratulations to #England on winning Cricket World Cup at Lords on the last ball of the Super Over. Absolutely amazing spirit and desire from both England and New Zealand 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏏 #CricketWorldCupFinal

— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartland) July 14, 2019

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Great to be at ⁦@CommunityOval⁩ Centre Fair today. Lots to do, including donkey rides, bouncy castles, fun stalls, paint facing and magician etc... Well done all the team at Oval Community Centre pic.twitter.com/D5Q3DJ0e9E

— Stephen McPartland (@SMcPartland) July 13, 2019

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Stephen McPartland, Member of Parliament for Stevenage, was contacted by local resident Sarah Holmes after their local park at Harvey Road was closed by Stevenage Borough Council because of damage from vandalism.

Stephen McPartland MP said, "Shocking that Stevenage Borough Council have been punishing young children in Chells. Parents were told they would have to wait a year for the play park, directly behind Camps Hill School, to be fixed as part of the Council's normal works programme.

"This is not fair. Vandals destroyed the park back in May, Stevenage Borough Council locked the park and the only people being punished are hundreds of primary school children. It needs sorting out now and Stevenage Borough Council are hoping to fix it now by August, still too long and not good enough!"

Sarah's daughter, Harriet Holmes, a pupil at Camps Hill Primary School had written a letter to Stevenage Borough Council complaining about the vandalism and asking when it would be fixed and upgraded but had no reply. Following support from Stephen McPartland MP, Emma Flawn who is head teacher at Camps Hill, and local people, the council has now stated repair work is due to be completed in August.

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