Cambridge MP raises Giulio Regeni murder in the House of Commons
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, has again today (25 January 2018) raised the case of murdered Italian PhD student, Giulio Regeni, during Business questions in the House of Commons to the Leader of the House, Andrea Leadsom MP. Today is the two year anniversary of the student's disappearance.
MP’s Taxi Safety Bill is published ahead of its return to Parliament next week
New laws to improve safety for passengers of taxis and private hire vehicles will be presented to Parliament next week by Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner.
Neighbouring MPs clash in the Commons over Cambridge Magistrates’ Court
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, clashed with newly appointed Justice Minister and neighbouring MP Lucy Frazer MP in the Commons today over her plans to close Cambridge Magistrates‘ Court.
MP slams proposals to close Cambridge Magistrates’ court
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has responded angrily to plans by Justice Minister Lucy Frazer (MP for South East Cambridgeshire) to close Cambridge Magistrates‘ Court.
MP welcomes Brexit Select Committee to Cambridge to discuss impact on research and innovation
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will today (Thursday) be welcoming and joining the Committee on Exiting the European Union in Cambridge to hear from key industries as to what the impact of Brexit will be on research and innovation.
Cambridge MP welcomes St Philip’s decision not to academise
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has welcomed the decision announced today to allow St Philip’s CofE Aided Primary School to remain a local authority supported institution. This decision to not academise the school comes after months of parent protest, and a parliamentary debate this week in which Mr Zeichner blasted the academisation consultation and process.
MP pleased that international executives are coming to Cambridge to study business English
EF Education First welcomed Daniel Zeichner MP to a graduation event for students completing their course in business English at EF’s Executive Language Institute in Cambridge.
Cambridge MP welcomes scientist to Parliament in Royal Society pairing scheme
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has this week taken part in the Royal Society’s Pairing Scheme. This initiative pairs scientists with MPs, and they shadow each other, first in Westminster, in order to learn more about how policy is made and how politics works. Later, MPs get the chance to join the scientists in their work places to learn more about scientific research.
MP announces the winner of this year’s Christmas Card Competition
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has announced the winner and runners-up of his 2017 Christmas card competition and will be congratulating them all in person for their contributions over the coming weeks.
Cambridge MP attends Huawei Technologies and BT MoU signing
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will attend the Memorandum of Understanding signing today with Huawei Technologies, BT and the University of Cambridge. The signing will be followed by a tour of the University's Engineering Faculty.
Daniel Zeichner MP launches 3rd Annual Pumpkin Festival in Cambridge
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge will attend the third annual Pumpkin Festival tomorrow (Friday) at Sainsbury’s (Coldham’s Lane, Cambridge) to launch the week-long activities at the ‘Feed the 1000‘ event. The Cambridge Pumpkin Festival is an initiative by Cambridge Sustainable Food (CSF) and the events during the week will highlight the importance of food sustainability.
Daniel Zeichner MP supports the first week-long Autism Hour campaign
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, will be visiting Pets at Home (The Beehive Centre, Coldhams Lane, Cambridge CB1 3ET) in Cambridge today (6 October 2017) at 11:00 am to support the first week-long Autism Hour, which is being coordinated by the National Autistic Society (NAS).
MP nominates Clarendon Arms chef for the Parliamentary Pub Chef of the Year Award
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, will visit the popular Clarendon Arms in Clarendon Street today (Friday) after nominating its chef, Rook Gouldie, for the Parliamentary Pub Chef and Young Pub Chef of the Year Awards.
Daniel Zeichner MP hosts inaugural meeting of Cambridge Bus Forum
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner is to host the inaugural meeting of Cambridge Bus Forum tomorrow (Saturday 29 July) at the Cambridge Central Library. The forum will bring together bus users, including young people, older people, and the visually-impaired, alongside representatives from Cambridgeshire County Council, Stagecoach and Whippet.
MP visits Cambridge businesses succeeding in this year’s MacRobert Award
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner is to visit the offices of the two Cambridge businesses recognised in this year’s Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award.
Daniel Zeichner and Cambridge Building Society explore ways to support home ownership
Home ownership and the challenges faced by first time buyers were discussed at a meeting between Daniel Zeichner MP and the Cambridge Building Society last week.
MP helps to launch new boathouse for Cambridge rowers
A new boathouse for Cambridge rowers will be officially launched on Friday (28th July) by Daniel Zeichner MP and Annamarie Phelps CBE, Chairman of British Rowing. The new CRA (Cambridgeshire Rowing Association) and Camrowers Boathouse is on the Combined Colleges Boathouse site on Logan's Way.
Cambridge MP argues for the development of more concrete rights for homeowners
Speaking in the House of Commons, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner quizzed the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sajid Javid MP, on the responsibility of Government in ensuring homeowners’ rights are protected when buying newly built homes.
Cambridge MP takes CRUK pledge to beat cancer sooner
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has committed his support to help Cancer Research UK save more lives in his constituency and across the UK.
Local school pupils score great success at United's 'Active Science Day'
Around 100 primary school children will attend the 'Active Science Day' hosted by Cambridge United Community Trust tomorrow (Friday 14 July at Cambridge's Glass Abbey Stadium). School children from Gamlingay, Orchard Park and Cheveley will take part in a range of exciting projects throughout the day.
Daniel Zeichner MP receives prize for bee conservation
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has received national recognition for his work in bee conservation. Daniel, who is a ‘Species Champion’ for the Ruderal Bumblebee, received an Honourable Mention in the Muddy Welly Award offered by the Species Champion Partnership.
MP celebrates Cambridge scientists at Royal Society Summer Science exhibition
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner joined this week with scientists from the University of Cambridge to celebrate their research at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
‘End regressive tuition fees system!’ says Daniel Zeichner MP
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has called for a new system of higher education funding after new research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) showed students in English universities will graduate with average debts of £50,800 once interest rates on student loans rise to 6.1%.
Daniel Zeichner MP resigns as Shadow Minister to back European Single Market
Cambridge’s MP Daniel Zeichner has resigned from his Frontbench position to vote in favour of an amendment to the Queen’s Speech supporting membership of the Single Market.
MP praises city’s ‘first-class’ performance in university Teaching Excellence Framework 2017
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has praised as ‘first class’ the performance of the city’s universities in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2017.