Welcome
Thank you for visiting my website. You can find out more about my work and activities on behalf of the people of Battersea, Balham and Wandsworth - both in Parliament and out and about in the constituency.
If you think I may be able to help you with a problem, or want to let me know your views on something, or just want to get in touch with me please do use the details on the Contact Jane page. You'll also find details of my MP's surgeries, held regularly in various locations around the area and of my Expenses claims.
I am honoured and delighted to be the Member of Parliament for this constituency and will always strive to serve the people of Battersea, Balham and Wandsworth in a practical and positive way.
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 | Sunday 12 May 2013 |
MPs unite against breast cancer in Moonwalk across LondonLast night local MP Jane Ellison joined a cross-party team of parliamentarians as thousands of London 'Moonwalkers' set off from Battersea Power Station to walk through the night for charity.
[Read More] | Wednesday 24 April 2013 |
'Future of Cycling' report launched in ParliamentBattersea's MP, Jane Ellison, today attended the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling's report into the future of cycling in Britain.
[Read More] | Friday 19 April 2013 |
Local Consumer Survey results handed to Northcote businessesBusinesses in the Northcote Road area were today being handed the results of the first local Consumer Survey in recent years. The survey was organised by Jane Ellison MP and the Northcote Ward Councillors, with the costs of the exercise being paid by Battersea Conservatives.
[Read More] | Wednesday 17 April 2013 |
Parliament to debate Shaker AamerA debate on the plight of Mr Shaker Aamer, the last British resident still held by the US Government in Guantanamo Bay is to be held in Westminster Hall for 90 minutes on Wednesday 24 April at 9.30 am. Mr Aamer's wife and four children live in Battersea.
[Read More] | Friday 12 April 2013 |
Shaker Aamer e-petition reaches 100,000 signature milestone to trigger debateCampaigners were congratulated by Jane Ellison MP today on securing over 100,000 signatures for an e-petition calling for his release. Jane represents the Battersea family of Mr Aamer, who has been imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay in 2002 and is the last British resident held there.
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National News from the Conservative Party
Grayling: Automatic privileges for prisoners cannot continueToday, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has unveiled important changes to prisoner rehabilitation across England and Wales.
Universal Credit launchedToday marks the important next step in the radical reshaping of the welfare system so the system works for hardworking people, as the Universal Credit pathfinder is launched in parts of Manchester.
Labour councils let tax evaders off the hookNew figures reveal how Labour councils have the biggest council tax arrears and worst collection rates - explaining why Labour councils charge higher council tax than Conservative ones.
Crime down by 10% Encouraging crime figures were released by the Office for National Statistics today.