Daniel Zeichner MP welcomes major investment in Cambridge
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has welcomed the Chancellor’s ambitious plans to unlock economic growth in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, which are set to deliver significant benefits for Cambridge’s housing, transport and science sectors. The government’s Plan for Change, being announced today by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, will accelerate investment and strengthen Cambridge’s position…
Daniel Zeichner MP hails Labour’s green light for Cambridge Cancer Hospital
Following the publication of the Labour Government’s review of the New Hospital Programme, funding has today (Monday 20th January) been confirmed and a green light given for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Cambridge MP backs youth empowerment with Inspire 2 Ignite
On Friday, 22 November, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner attended a special drop-in event for young people hosted by Inspire 2 Ignite at The Junction, Cambridge. Activities included a DJ workshop, where participants aged 12-24 learnt the basics of music mixing. The session also featured Curious Conversation Blocks, interactive tools designed to spark meaningful discussions, and a presentation by…
MP welcomes budget boost for Cambridge
Welcoming the major infrastructure and housing investment announced for Cambridge in today's Budget by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge said: "Rachel Reeves showed clearly how this Budget is focused on “investment, investment, investment” to get the economy moving with a boost to public investment of over £100 billion in the next five years.
MP praises groundwork of concrete innovators
On Friday 11 October 2024, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner got stuck in with some of the innovative, climate-friendly construction materials made at Biozeroc, a trailblazing company that is revolutionising the construction industry through sustainable, bacteria-based concrete technology.
Have a heart – learn CPR, says MP
In advance of World Heart Day, Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, tried out RevivR, a new CPR training tool, at a British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop in Cambridge on Friday 20 September to highlight the charity's vital work in combating heart and circulatory diseases.
Wake up and smell the coffee on Fairtrade, urges Cambridge MP
To mark Fairtrade Fortnight, Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, visited Café Abantu on Friday 20 September 2024 to highlight its dedication to Fairtrade and sustainable practices.
Time to take cyber security seriously, says Zeichner
On 6 September 2024 at 12.00 noon, Daniel Zeichner, the MP for Cambridge, will call for Cambridge residents to get savvy on cyber security as he visits Cambridge Online, a charity focused on bridging the digital divide.
Cambridge MP gets kite project off to a flying start
On Friday 6 September 2024 at 1.30pm, Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, will celebrate the launch event of the Let's Go Fly the Kite initiative by adding a brick to a giant Lego sculpture of a new Science of Life Quarter in Cambridge.
Cambridge MP joins Cambridge kids doing keepy-uppys to back Marcus Rashford's campaign for holiday food
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will join children from St Matthew's school tomorrow doing keepy-uppys to highlight Marcus Rashford's campaign for school food and activities during the holidays.
Daniel Zeichner MP gets the latest evidence on intelligent farming and food supply
Daniel Zeichner (Member of Parliament for Cambridge) joined top researchers on the 4th July in Parliament to receive rapid-fire briefings on pressing policy issues, including housing, food supplies, energy, health and tackling inequality.
Cambridge MP welcomes news on UK re-joining Horizon Europe
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, welcomes news that the UK is set to re-join Horizon Europe, the EU's central funding programme for research and innovation.
Cambridge MP calls for tougher action on ram-raiding
Following a recent spate of ram raids in Cambridgeshire, Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, has called on the Minister for Crime and Policing to make resources available to local police to help tackle this crime.
Cambridge MP delighted to see Cambridge declared country’s premier tech location
Research out this week has declared Cambridge the UK’s leading regional tech city, beating cities such as Manchester and Edinburgh to take the top spot on a new power tech league revealed by the UK’s Digital Economy Council.
‘Get your boosters’ urges Cambridge MP
On Friday 10 December, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner received his Covid-19 booster jab as he saw first-hand the massive logistical operation underway at the NHS vaccination clinic at the Grafton Centre (CB1 1PS).
Cambridge MP welcomes announcement of new legal offence for abusing shop workers
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has welcomed news that the Government has finally adopted plans that he, Labour MPs and over 100,000 shoppers have been battling for over several years.
Cambridge MP shines a light on CoFarm achievements
Today (Friday) Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will hand Gavin Shelton of CoFarm Cambridge (Barnwell Road) a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister. Gavin is the 1,751st recipient of the prestigious award highlighting the work of volunteers making positive changes in their communities.
Cambridge MP launches Christmas toy appeal
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will today launch an appeal from the Red Hen Project and Tesco for contributions to their Christmas toy donation point in Tesco Superstore on Newmarket Road.
Disadvantaged young people really want to go to university, says Cambridge MP
A report released this week by the Universities Parliamentary Group, co-chaired by Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner, has revealed that across the country, students from disadvantaged backgrounds really want to get to university, and see it as life-changing.
MP praises new recycling scheme at Cambridge supermarket
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner visited the Tesco Superstore on Newmarket Road on Friday to see a new recycling initiative that allows customers to purchase goods in reusable packaging. Customers are now also able to return soft packaging, such as crisp packets, to the store for recycling.
Cambridge MP shows support for Bookshop Day
Today Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will show his support for Bookshop Day by visiting Cambridge University Press Bookshop (Trinity Street CB2 1SZ), the oldest bookshop site in the country. He is encouraging everyone to read a book this October.
Cambridge MP to visit Cambridge Sustainable Food
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will see first-hand Cambridge Sustainable Food’s excellent work tackling food poverty across the city and its surrounding villages when he visits today (Friday).
Cambridge MP leads debate praising efforts to tackle climate change in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner led a special debate in Parliament yesterday (Weds), praising the efforts of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate Change and welcoming the response from local leaders including Mayor Nik Johnson and the Cambridge City Council. He called on the government to do more to support local councils in tackling climate change.
Cambridge MP shows support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will seek to raise awareness of childhood cancer, including the vital importance of research, when he collects a gold ribbon pin badge at Cancer Research UK today in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Cambridge MP steps up to Shadow Cabinet
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will be sitting round the Shadow Cabinet table for the next month in a move just announced by Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer.