Jo Swinson

MP for East Dunbartonshire

Jo Swinson

Jo Swinson - MP for East Dunbartonshire

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Welcome to my website. My number one priority as a Member of Parliament is to work hard to represent the people of East Dunbartonshire at Westminster. In addition to this, I pursue green issues through my membership of the Environmental Audit Select Committee and speak on behalf of the Liberal Democrats as Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs.

On this site you can find information about my surgery times, recent news and issues I'm campaigning on, such as reducing excess packaging. You can also listen to my regular podcasts and watch video clips of Parliament by clicking on the New Media button.

If you have any comments, queries or matters with which I can be of assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me using the email address above.

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Lenzie resident with an Interest in fair trade New!

Tue 19th Aug 2008

Lenzie resident Tracy Mitchell is aiming to boost fair trade in Africa and Latin America through her work with Shared Interest, the world's only 100 per cent fair trade lender.

Shared Interest: African woman and child

Jo taking on Glasgow holiday rip-offs

Fri 15th Aug 2008

Jo Swinson has pledged to stand up for East Dunbartonshire holidaymakers being forced to pay over the odds for holiday flights from Glasgow Airport.

Aeroplane (737) coming into land

A slice of chocolate heaven in Milngavie

Wed 13th Aug 2008

Jo was in chocolate heaven yesterday when she visited Milngavie choclatier Cacao. The small business opened a year ago, selling fine luxury chocolates.

Jo Swinson with Marion Dougan and Vito Naio in Cacao (photography: jo Swinson)

Waste management can bring cash boost for local businesses

Wed 13th Aug 2008

Finding green ways to manage waste can bring economic as well as environmental benefits to businesses in East Dunbartonshire, according to Jo Swinson.

Jo Swinson with Claire McNeil from Environmental Waste Systems Ltd

SNP inaction on bogus charity leaflet unacceptable - Jo

Mon 11th Aug 2008

Jo Swinson has expressed concern over the Scottish Government's failure to help charities tackle the problem of bogus charity collectors.

Jo Swinson with charity bag and bogus fliers (photography: jo Swinson)

Government squandering £42m renewables funding - Jo

Mon 4th Aug 2008

The Government has failed to spend any of the £42m budget it has allocated for the development of wave and tidal energy technologies, figures obtained by Jo Swinson have revealed.

Pelamis wave power machine: renewable energy

Minority report calls for Government U-turn on car tax

Mon 4th Aug 2008

A Minority Report published today by members of the Environmental Audit Select Committee calls for the Government to reverse the increases in Vehicle Excise Duty announced in this year's Budget until their impact has been properly assessed.

Car drivers in Yorkshire and the Humber will not be forced to drive in daylight with their lights on

Jo sets reading challenge at Bishopbriggs library

Fri 1st Aug 2008

Jo Swinson has promoted the Summer Reading Challenge to children in East Dunbartonshire, by presenting a pack of books to Bishopbriggs library today.

Jo Swinson at Bishopbriggs library (photography: jo Swinson)

Serious concern over impact of British Gas rises

Fri 1st Aug 2008

Jo Swinson has expressed serious concern over the impact of the latest British Gas price rises on residents in East Dunbartonshire.

Lit gas hob on cooker. (photography: Matt Raines)

Jo alarmed at Passport Office job cuts

Thu 31st Jul 2008

Commenting on the news that the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) is to close its processing centre in Glasgow with the loss of 114 jobs, Jo Swinson said:

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Pupils: Intimidation | Children, Schools and Families | Written Answers
Tue 22nd Jul 2008

Working Hours | Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform | Written Answers
Tue 22nd Jul 2008

Mental Health Services | Health | Written Answers
Tue 22nd Jul 2008

Sustainable Development | Environment Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers
Tue 22nd Jul 2008

Funding | Innovation, Universities and Skills | Written Answers
Mon 21st Jul 2008

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Dunbartonshire East General Election Result

Turnout: 46724 (72%)

41.8%
 
Liberal Democrat: 19533 (+14.7%)
33.1%
 
Labour: 15472 (−0.2%)
16.5%
 
Conservative: 7708 (−6%)

View the results in detail.