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Tag: south bristol voice

OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on the transport needs of people in Bristol South

28/10/2020
Newspaper Columns, Transport

Now, more than ever, we need a reliable and affordable bus network serving the whole of the city. We’re already hearing reports of overcrowding on buses in Bristol South, especially on school routes.

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OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on the role of local colleges in the Coronavirus recovery

28/10/2020
Education, Newspaper Columns

While young people have not been the main victims of the virus itself, the younger generation will bear the brunt of this crisis for years to come.

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OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on the importance of the arts in Bristol South

28/10/2020
Newspaper Columns

Britain is world-renowned for its music, literature, theatre and art and this city plays a significant role in this. Indeed, Bristol South home to a lot of innovative culture and arts – from Upfest to the SouthBank and the Knowle West Media Centre.

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OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on schools closures during the Coronavirus crisis

28/10/2020
Education, Newspaper Columns

We needed a clear, informed strategy built on consensus but we got some vague, ill thought-out plan which shows little understanding of how schools actually operate.

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OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on the changeover of community health providers during a global pandemic

28/10/2020
Newspaper Columns

Demand for healthcare services across the area is expected to be particularly high in the coming months and I know that the local teams are working hard to ensure this change of provider does not impact the NHS’s ability to cope with Coronavirus.

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OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on a fragmented post-16 education system

28/10/2020
Education, Newspaper Columns

When you look at the bigger picture for education, from early years through to further and higher education and SEND provision, it’s clear that the problem is systemic. While it is important to tackle issues in each area, the overall picture will not change unless we look at education as a whole.

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OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on the Labour leadership election 2020

28/10/2020
Bristol South, News, Newspaper Columns

We have a great opportunity to form a strong, united opposition to help prevent the relentless cuts to public services continuing to hit Bristol South.

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OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on the 2019 General Election

28/10/2020
News, Newspaper Columns

I am, of course, disappointed that the Tories remain in government. But the election campaign provided a good opportunity to talk directly with people and confirmed the focus I have here in Bristol South – on education and job opportunities, health services and transport.

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OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on post-16 opportunities for young people in Bristol South

28/10/2020
Bristol South, Education, Newspaper Columns

Closer links between City of Bristol College and the University of the West of England opens up opportunities for students to gain degree-level qualifications in Bristol South.

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