About Telford
More nurses
Since 1997 there are 1,250 more nurses caring for patients in Shropshire and Staffordshire Strategic Health Authority. The total now stands at 9,865.
More police
Telford is within the West Mercia police force area. Since spring 2001 there are 97 more police officers fighting crime in this force. That means a total of 2,048 police officers tackling crime and anti-social behaviour locally.
More teachers
This constituency is covered by Telford and Wrekin Local Education Authority. In this Authority there are 40 more teachers than in 1998. The total now stands at 1,420.
Record numbers of people in work
In Telford that has helped see 522 people come off benefit.
The result at the 2005 General Election was as follows:
Labour hold
| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Wright | Labour | 16,506 | 48.3 | -6.3 |
| Stella Kyriasis | Conservative | 11,100 | 32.5 | +5.1 |
| Ian Jenkins | Liberal Democrat | 4,941 | 14.4 | +1.5 |
| Thomes McCartney | UK Independence | 1,659 | 4.9 | +1.3 |
Recent News
MP urges Telford to back global poverty promise December 16, 2009
Telford MP says Donnington is front runner for future defence work December 10, 2009
Welcome news for families, pensioners and businesses December 09, 2009
MPs to discuss Telford health December 02, 2009
Telford MP backs more services at the Post Office December 02, 2009
Recent Campaigns
Hands off our Child Trust Funds January 15, 2010
MP Demands Oakengates Rent Freeze July 16, 2009
Telford Centre Bus Drop Off July 09, 2009
Bid to Protect Disabled Parking Spaces March 12, 2009
MP Demands Action on Local Pubs March 12, 2009
