Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen has continued to campaign for justice for all victims of Mesothelioma. Paul, a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Asbestos has been constantly speaking up to get a fair deal for sufferers in his Constituency of Rochdale. Rochdale was once home to the biggest asbestos factory in the world and the town is affected by this disease more than many across the country.
Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen has warned Government Ministers, including Tony Blair to "watch their language" after Prime Minister Tony Blair was criticised for playing an "unhelpful blame game." The warning follows the Prime Minister's Statement last week that: "it was important for moderate Muslim leaders to help combat a "completely false sense of grievance against the West". The Rochdale MP has spoken out after complaints by Muslim Constituents of "feeling alienated by this Government."
Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen has continued his campaign to find a solution to Rochdale's Dental crisis by taking the problems in the town to the very top.
Commenting on the fact that the Acute Pennine Trust will not be appointing a CE till Autumn - Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen said,
Kashmir Youth Project (KYP) opened their doors to the community in Rochdale for the World Cup Final screening on Sunday 9th July. Mohammed Asad, the Project Manager for Sports For All, came up with the initiative. He explains "We approached Mr Fulat, (Manager at KYP) regarding inviting communities of all faiths and background to KYP, to watch the Final on a large screen. He said yes immediately. However, since then Julie Durrant of Sport Development, together with Deen 4 All Ltd and the Rev'd James Read joined us and we were able to put together an enjoyable evening for everyone."
Here is the full transcript of the letter that Paul Rowen MP wrote to the Rochdale Observer about the Metrolink!