Follow Mike's work on the hospital, Buncefield and other issues, join his mailing list here:

Issues

MP Charities 2007/08

click on logo for more info

Mike Penning's dedicated Charities of the Year for 2007/08 are DENS and Hope for Children.

MP calls for review of judge guidelines following Weddell inquest

18 March 2008: Press Release

Mike Penning asks why Garry Weddell, who had been charged with murder, was released on bail. | more

Parliamentary Diary

15 February 2008: Article for Markyate Monthly

In Westminster last month, local police joined thousands of off-duty police officers in a rally to protest against the Government's failure to honour the arbitration pay award. | more

MP visits airport

21 January 2008: Press Release

Mike Penning raises residents' concerns with new Managing Director of Luton Airport. | more

Parliamentary Diary

15 January 2008: Article for Markyate Monthly

I've had a busy start to the year... | more

MP calls for investigation into murder suspect's bail

14 January 2008: Press Release

Mike Penning has written to the Attorney General calling for an investigation into why a police officer charged with murdering his wife was released on bail. | more

Buncefield - 2 years on

15 December 2007: Article for Markyate Monthly

It is now two years since the devastating explosion and fire at Buncefield rocked our town and we are still awaiting the results of the investigation. | more

Parliamentary Diary

15 November 2007: Article for Markyate Monthly

West Herts Hospitals Trust scores a double ‘WEAK’ in the Healthcare Commission’s Annual Health Check – for the second year running. | more

Parliamentary Diary

15 October 2007: Article for Markyate Monthly

I am delighted that the Appeal Court has doubled the sentences handed out to two paedophiles convicted of raping a 10 and 12 year old child respectively. | more

Charity of the Year Part 2: Hope for Children

15 September 2007: Article for Markyate Monthly

Last month I wrote about one of my ‘Charities of the Year’ DENS – Dacorum’s homelessness charity. | more

Mike Penning MP concerned at ambulance journey times study findings

21 August 2007: Press Release

Mike Penning MP has voiced his concerns over today's report that proves a significant increase of death with longer journey times to hospital. | more