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John Denham MP
John Denham is the Labour MP for Southampton Itchen.   He is also the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills.  This website is mainly for the use of his constituents.  If you are not a constituent and want to contact John regarding his ministerial responsibilities, please send an email to dius.correspondence@dius.gsi.gov.uk
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  • John Denham to visit schools
    Southampton Itchen Labour MP John Denham is visiting Glenfield Infant School (Rossington Way) and Beechwood Junior School (Juniper Road) today (2nd May). The Head Teachers asked Mr Denham to...
  • Education Maintenance Allowance success
    More young people in Southampton are staying on in education or training after their GCSEs thanks to the success of a new allowance. The news comes as independent...
  • New play areas for Southampton
    New play areas will be built across Southampton thanks to £1 million of investment announced today as part of the Labour Government’s Children’s Plan. Southampton Itchen Labour MP...
  • "Claim your tax credits" says John Denham
    Next Sunday (6th April) the rates of tax credits are to be increased and John Denham is encouraging local low-paid workers to claim, even if they don’t have children....
  • John Denham opens Climate Change debate
    Southampton Itchen MP John Denham is to open an event where young people, aged 15-18, can quiz experts and debate what to do about climate change. The Labour MP,...
  • John Denham to meet bright sparks
    Southampton Itchen Labour MP John Denham is attending the Bright Sparks day at IBM’s Hursley Park Laboratory on Friday 7thMarch. He will be there to meet some of the gifted...
  • Asbestos cancer drug to be available in Southampton
    John Denham has welcomed Southampton City Primary Care Trust’s decision to make the drug Alimta available immediately in the city. Their decision follows a recommendation by the National Institute...
  • Have your say on the blue badge scheme
    John Denham today welcomed the launch of a public consultation on the Disabled Person's Parking Badge Scheme ("the Blue Badge Scheme"). The consultation, launched by the Government, will look...
  • Keep warm this winter
    John Denham, the Southampton Itchen Labour MP, is celebrating the work the Warm Front scheme does in Southampton Itchen to help the most vulnerable in the community to keep...
  • Decision on Oaktree Road Post Office is “disappointing”
    John Denham has described the confirmation by the Post Office that the branch in Oaktree Road, Bitterne Park is to close as “disappointing.” Mr Denham said “I, together with...
  • PCT should allow cancer drug
    John Denham has called on the Southampton City Primary Care Trust (PCT) to allow the prescription of a cancer care drug. The drug (Alimta) is used to help...
  • Be the first to go
    Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills (and Southampton Itchen Labour MP) John Denham is urging young people from Southampton who have no family experience of university -...
  • Denham announces new independent regulator of exam standards
    Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham, together with Ed Balls, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, has published a consultation document...
  • NEW FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
    John Denham has welcomed an announcement by Planning Minister Yvette Cooper that councils and communities that back new homes will get extra help with infrastructure. Ms Cooper set...
  • We need a bus passengers' champion
    John Denham and Councillor Richard Williams, the Labour Transport spokesperson on Southampton City Council, have both welcomed the Government’s new Local Transport Bill. The Bill is currently making its...
  • Funding boost for Southampton schools
    Southampton Itchen Labour MP John Denham has welcomed the Government’s announcement of revenue funding for Southampton schools over the next three years. John Denham said “Education revenue funding...
  • 20 mph advisory signs are a step forward. But there is further to go
    John Denham has welcomed the City Council’s announcement that it is to install advisory signs near schools asking drivers not to exceed 20 mph. He said “This is a...
  • "Only Labour can deliver opportunity for all"
    After listening to yesterday’s Queen's Speech – Gordon Brown’s first as Prime Minister - Southampton Itchen Labour MP John Denham said; "Today we had the traditional parliamentary occasion...
  • 4490 CHILDREN GET CHILD TRUST FUND VOUCHERS
    The second annual Child Trust Fund (CTF) statistical report shows that 4490 children in John Denham’s Southampton Itchen constituency have received £250 to start saving for their future. ...
  • Funding boost for Southampton Schools
    Schools in Southampton will benefit from millions of pounds of new investment in state-of-the-art classrooms, arts, sports and ICT facilities over the next three years. John Denham welcomed the...
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