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Women bear brunt of budget cuts 5 July 2010 Study shows that last month’s emergency budget “looks like the worst for women since the creation of the welfare state” A gender audit of the Budget, commissioned by Yvette Cooper, and carried out by the House of Commons Library shows that women will bear a disproportionate burden It found that of the £8bn net revenue to be raised by financial year 2014-15, nearly £6bn will be from women, in contrast with just over £2bn from men. Responding to the study’s findings, Yvette Cooper said: “I cannot recall any budget that has ever had such a severe...
Yvette's court closure concerns Local MP Yvette Cooper is deeply concerned by the government’s threat to close two Pontefract Courts. The shock plans to shut down Pontefract Magistrates’ and County Court were slipped out by the Ken Clarke, the Justice Secretary last week in a bid to save money. Yvette is urging local people to share their views about these closures by taking part in the courts consultation on the Ministry of Justice website. Yvette said: “Pontefract court is a historic part of our community. It’s important the people who have committed crimes are judged here by local people and that witnesses can go...
School building cash axed Following Yvette's successful campaign, Labour had promised cash for new school buildings and facilities for Airedale High, Castleford High, Carleton High, Knottingley High and Freeston. The government's decision to scrap the multi million pound plan to revamp local schools is a massive blow for the whole community. Yvette said: "This is an appalling decision. It is a complete betrayal of local children, parents and teachers who have worked so hard on plans and who badly need new modern facilities. Our local schools are doing well, but they still need new modern facilities to give our children the best start in...
