Row over release of immigrants erupts (26 Jan 2012)

Charlie recently asked the Immigration Minister about why immigrants who have served their prison sentence are detained in Dover - at cost to the taxpayer - and not deported sooner.

Charlie says:

"I would prefer the Government to move faster in getting these people out of the country.

"It is breathtaking that the Lib Dems, who love the Human Rights Act and Europe, should want to cost our communities tens of thousands of pounds each year keeping people in prison after they have served their sentence."

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'Improving the economy is the answer' (12 Jan 2012)

The Campaign to End Child Poverty says one in five children in the Dover and Deal area is living in poverty.

"The best way to tackle child poverty is to get the economy going which will bring in jobs and money - that's why we're so passionate about improving the economy", says Charlie.

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MP calls for 'radical' moves (12 Jan 2012)

As part of a special report on local small businesses, The Dover Express reports on how Charlie is pressing the Government to do more for small and medium sized businesses.

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Jobs lifeline as SeaFrance folds (12 Jan 2012)

Front page coverage of the news that SeaFrance is to be liquidated.

Charlie is making the case that reemployment of redundant staff should be concentrated in Dover, not France.  

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MP 'concerned' over SeaFrance buyout (12 Jan 2012)

The Dover Mercury reports on Charlie's reaction to the news that SeaFrance is to be liquidated.

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Care home campaigners left dismayed by closure (12 Jan 2012)

The East Kent Mercury reports on the decision by Kent County Council to close the Sampson Court care home despite a campaign from local residents, backed by Charlie, for a Community Interest Company to take it over.

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The day they killed Sholden (22 Dec 2011)

The East Kent Mercury front page reports on Dover District Council's decision to approve housing developments on farmland in Sholden.

Charlie has stood shoulder to shoulder with local residents in opposition to the plans.

Charlie said, "I have consistently opposed these developments and granting permission was a catastrophic error."

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Charle's Christmas message (22 Dec 2011)

This week's Dover Express includes a Christmas message from Charlie.

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Why won't they keep the hospital promise? (15 Dec 2011)

MP and mayor back campaigners as they call for fresh action on stalled plans to give town its own healthcare facility

The Dover Express runs a 'Hospital Protest' special following the recent rally through the town centre.

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Hospital protesters take to the streets (15 Dec 2011)

MP supports campaigners angry at delays

The Dover Express front page covers the recent hospital rally in Dover.

Charlie and local residents marched through the town centre in support of a new long-awaited hospital for Dover. 

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