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Premier Opening with Local Labour MP

Friday 23rd July 2010 - Mr Purba, proud owner of Johnstone’s new Premier store, invited local Labour MP Douglas Alexander and Labour councillor Neil Bibby, along with Hugh Henry MSP,...
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LOCAL MP BACKS ‘NO KNIVES BETTER LIVES’ CAMPAIGN

Following discussions today with senior officers the local MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, Douglas Alexander, added his support to the recently launched ‘No Knifes, Better Lives’ campaign while calling...
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Renfrewshire MP hails veterans and troops on Armed Forces Day 2010

Paisley and Renfrewshire South’s local Labour MP Douglas Alexander today hailed local people who are serving or have served in our armed forces, as well as their families - and...
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MP Douglas meets Old Firm legends

1 March 2010 Paisley politician Douglas Alexander last week brought together two Old Firm Legends, Walter Smith and Billy McNeill. The pair joined the Labour politician at a Labour Party...
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Douglas Alexander joins fresh pool protest at Elderslie

22 February 2010 Local MP Douglas Alexander joined local residents of Elderslie protesting at Renfrewshire Council’s plan to close the village’s swimming pool. Along with Elderslie Councillor John Caldwell, MP...
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Douglas Alexander shows support for SMA Shot Cottages appeal

22 February 2010 Douglas Alexander received a plea for help from the Old Paisley Society who need funds to replace the roof on Paisley’s historical Sma Shot Cottages and the...
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Shoppers urged to swap for Fairtrade by Paisley MPs

22 February 2010 Paisley MPs, Douglas Alexander and Jim Sheridan, are encouraging shoppers to buy Fairtrade products during this Fairtrade Fortnight, which starts today. Mr Alexander and Mr Sheridan are...
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Paisley MP talks political leadership and inspiration in lecture at local University

12 February 2010 Douglas Alexander, local Member of Parliament for Paisley and Renfrewshire South will today deliver the annual Brough lecture, as part of the University of the West of...
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MP DOUGLAS WELCOMES “WELCOME LOUNGE”

15 February 2010 Paisley MP Douglas Alexander yesterday joined parishioners of Sherwood Greenlaw Church at a special service to dedicate the church’s new “welcome” lounge. The special service was addressed...
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CAR SCRAPPAGE SCHEME REACHES END OF THE ROAD

27 Jan 2010 DOUGLAS ALEXANDER MP ENCOURAGES MOTORISTS TO TAKE PART IN CAR SCRAPPAGE SCHEME With funding running out for the car scrappage scheme, Douglas is encouraging Renfrewshire’s motorists to...
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CALLS HEAT UP TO ENERGY HELPLINE

27 Jan 2010 Calls to free Home Heat Helpline up 23 per cent The freezing conditions we have felt across Renfrewshire in recent weeks have had a major impact on...
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DOUGLAS ALEXANDER MP ENCOURAGES LOCAL GROUPS TO MAKE A GLOBAL DIFFERENCE

26 Jan 2010 Douglas Alexander encourages local voluntary organisations, churches, schools and others in Paisley & Renfrewshire South who want to make a global difference, to consider applying for funding...
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RENFREWSHIRE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD OVER GRANTS FOR NEW BOILERS

26 Jan 2010 SNP have failed to match Labour's promise Renfrewshire residents are missing out on a scheme to claim £400 towards the cost of a new boiler this winter...
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Paisley MP to meet Pope in Rome

22 January 2010 Vatican discussion to focus on Haiti earthquake and global poverty Douglas Alexander, local MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South will travel to Rome next Tuesday, 26 January...
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Paisley MP backs appeal by leading UK charities for Haiti earthquake victims

14 January 2010 Douglas Alexander, local MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South has today backed the emergency appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) which brings together leading UK charities...
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Douglas Alexander MP urges Renfrewshire to back global poverty promise

Douglas Alexander is urging people across Renfrewshire to go online and back a new campaign to turn a promise to tackle global poverty into a law. The www.globalpovertypromise.com website is...
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“CUT IT OUT” - MP DRIVES HOME FESTIVE WARNING

Local MP Douglas Alexander has joined local Fire and Rescue Crew in highlighting the dangers of drink driving this festive season. And on a visit to Johnstone Fire Station the...
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“TIS THE SEASON TO BE CAREFUL” warns MP

DON’T FUEL FIRE WITH ALCOHOL” MP Douglas Alexander has joined up with local Fire Crews in urging care this Christmas to avoid the risk of house fires. The local MP...
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“SPARE A THOUGHT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES THIS CHRISTMAS”

MP THANKS HARDWORKING AMBULANCE CREWS Community minded politician Douglas Alexander has offered his thanks to the hard work and dedication shown by emergency service workers during the Christmas period. This...
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"ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!” - MP & MSP JOIN TOGETHER TO SAVE TOWN’S “ADVICE WORKS”

Johnstone politicians Douglas Alexander and Hugh Henry came together last week to campaign to save the town’s “Advice Works” centre. The Collier Street centre which provides information and advice to...
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