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The announcement by the new Schools Secretary that he is cutting the universal free school meals in primary and the plans to extend eligibility.

Joan is asking constituents to let her know their favourite South Asian restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent North so she can nominate them for the Tiffin Cup 2010.

Mr Speaker’s speech to the Hansard Society about reform in a new Parliament - reviving the chamber.

Joan discusses community issues in East Valley with Councillor Matt Wilcox.

The Federation of Stadium Communities (FSC) in conjunction with Voluntary Action Stoke-on-Trent is now offering a stop smoking service starting Monday 14th June 2010, at port vale football club, 11.00am – 1.00pm. Be fitter healthier & smoke free.

Joan makes a statement in the House of Commons welcoming the Government’s further inquiry and asked for assurances about the make-up of the panel, and asks that they give consideration to making trade union representatives members of it.

Joan has today been elected as the Chair of the influential Environmental Audit Select Committee.

Joan has been selected in the ballot for a Private Members Bill which means she can introduce a Bill of her choosing in parliament.

A new Jobcentre Outreach Centre has opened in Burslem, following intensive lobbying by Joan.

Having already completed extensive, in-depth, original research into the North Staffordshire Coalfield's economic, social and administrative history, the Phoenix Trust needs your help to ensure that every important historical building is included in a photographic survey it is making to record the region's surviving architectural heritage.