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Monday, Jul 8

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NHS Cyber Security attack - Cyber Security must also focus on resilience and recovery

Lack of Cyber Hygiene is a problem, but hostile state actors & Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) cybercriminals are targeting ⁦the UK's NHS. Cyber Security must also focus on resilience and recovery to be safest place in world to do business …

Wednesday, May 29

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Disclaimer

This was the website for The Rt Hon Stephen McPartland, who was Member of Parliament for Stevenage from 2010 until the dissolution of Parliament on 30th May 2024 when he retired from frontline politics to pursue new opportunities.

Tuesday, May 28

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Final report and 16 recommendations of the McPartland Review into Cyber Security as an enabler of Economic Growth below

Please read here the final report and 16 recommendations of the McPartland Review into Cyber Security as an enabler of Economic Growth.

Saturday, May 18

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Chatting to CyberUK TV about CyberFirst

Chatting to CyberUK TV about CyberFirst, #CyberUK24 and the #McPartlandReview into Cyber Security as an enabler of Economic Growth National Cyber Security Centre#Cyber #CyberSecurity You can watch full interview here: https://t.co…

Friday, May 10

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Vista Tower legal case WON!

Vista Tower legal case WON! Landmark ruling will help all leaseholders. Govt has secured a remediation order against freeholder to force date for works to be completed. This is where the Building Safety Campaign began for me ⁦⁦@EOCS…

Wednesday, May 8

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The UK can be a global superpower for cybersecurity

Very kind @finito article on the #McPartlandReview into Cyber Security as an enabler of economic growth. The UK can be a global superpower for cybersecurity with huge opportunities for skills, jobs, growth, exports & more cyber resilient…

Tuesday, Apr 30

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We must show compassion and invest more to tackle backlog waiting for mental health services

A new health and disability consultation was launched yesterday, which will terrify 2.6million people & their families. I asked @MelJStride if he would show compassion & invest more to tackle the backlog of 2 million waiting for mental…

Saturday, Apr 27

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Stevenage at the heart of UK defence and space industry

I chat with ⁦@RishiSunak⁩ every week in ⁦@HouseofCommons⁩ but it is a pleasure to welcome him to Stevenage. Showcasing amazing innovation, inspiring apprentices & staff who build our telecommunication satellites. Stevenage, the heart of UK…

Thursday, Apr 25

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Uplifted defence spending gives our Armed Forces a strategic advantage, Stevenage is a key part of defence industry

Since 2019 we have uplifted defence spending by £41bn. This extra £75bn gives our Armed Forces a strategic advantage against any aggressor. Modernising them & investing in R&D to harness new tech from lasers to AI & Cyber. Stevenage is a…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Lots of talk about choice in smoking & vaping; this law will help children

Lots of talk about choice in smoking & vaping but those addicted at young ages have no choice - they are addicts. In 2011 we tried to ban smoking in cars with children present, it became law in 2015 & prevented forced passive smoking. This…

Saturday, Apr 6

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Proud to support Guide Dogs who help people living with sight loss live the life they choose

I am proud to support @guidedogs who help the two million people living with sight loss live the life they choose, through their expert staff, life-changing dogs and the many volunteers contributing in countless ways. pic.twitter.com…

Tuesday, Mar 19

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I am supporting Brain Tumour Research's call to improve options for patients and get closer to a cure

In #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth I am supporting @braintumourrsch and their manifesto call to do things differently, improve options for #braintumour patients and get us closer to a #braintumourcure pic.twitter.com/6BbFIgEtEk

I am proud to have secured over £1bn of infrastructure investment since 2010, this latest development £28m investment in affordable housing

I am proud to have secured over a billion pounds of infrastructure investment from Government in Stevenage since my election in 2010. This development was also made possible by £28million of Government funds as we continue to invest in…

Sunday, Mar 17

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Huge thanks to TechUK for hosting roundtables as part of the McPartland Review

Huge thanks to @techUK & their team for hosting such interesting roundtables as part of the #McPartlandReview into #Cybersecurity as an enabler of economic growth. You can respond directly to the call for views ⬇️ – closing date is…

Friday, Mar 15

Delighted to congratulate two of our Stevenage schools on their Platimum School Games Mark award

Delighted to congratulate Bedwell Primary School and Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School on their Platinum School Games Mark award. Delivering equal access to school sport is crucial to set young people up for a lifetime of physical…

Wednesday, Mar 6

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Since 2010 Conservatives have delivered: more investment, more jobs, better services, lower taxes

Since 2010 Conservatives have delivered: ☑️Higher growth than every large European economy ☑️Unemployment has halved ☑️800 more people in jobs for every day we have been in Government More investment, more jobs, better services, lower…

Monday, Mar 4

Pleased to support the VanPlan to help transition to greener vehicles

Over 3 million people rely on a van as their mobile workplace, so I am pleased to support the #VanPlan, which can help their transition to greener vehicles. Thanks: @BVRLA @LogisticsUKNews @REAssociation @TheAFPUK @EVCafe1 pic.twitter.com…

Friday, Feb 23

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Call for views on how cyber security can drive growth now live

The call for views is now live into how cyber security can drive growth across all sectors of our economy & cement the UK’s place as a science and tech superpower @SciTechgovuk @cabinetofficeuk @michelledonelan @OliverDowden Please read &…

Tuesday, Feb 20

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Brilliant work by NCA UK and international partners

Brilliant work by @NCA_UK & international partners - locking criminals out of their own ransomware website!#Cybersecurity helps keeps organisations & individuals safe, but it also has the potential to be a huge enabler of economic growth …

Wednesday, Feb 7

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Proud to lead UK government Cybersecurity review

Proud to lead the UK government's #cybersecurity review exploring the sectors economic potential. The UK sector is thriving: revenue nearly doubled since 2016, hitting over £10bn in 2023. Eager to collaborate with industry & academia to…

Monday, Feb 5

My thoughts are with His Majesty & the Royal Family at this time

My thoughts are with His Majesty & the @RoyalFamily at this time. We all wish him a full and speedy recovery. https://t.co/vvbxhy7AQa

Always pleased to support RNIB increase access

Always pleased to support @RNIB & increasing access to books for those with visual impairments & dyslexia @RNIB_campaigns https://t.co/tDc8AsHyFI

Wednesday, Jan 31

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Treatment from your local Pharmacy without needing to see a GP

From today you can get treatment from your local Pharmacy without needing to see a GP for seven conditions. GPs are seeing millions more people every month than before the pandemic, but with an ageing population we have to keep improving…

Friday, Jan 26

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We remember them on Holocaust Memorial Day

We remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the millions of other people killed under Nazi persecution of other groups and in all subsequent genocides. @HolocaustUK #HMD2024 pic…

Tuesday, Jan 23

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Safe Spaces area in Stevenage HSBC branch provides haven for domestic abuse victims

Thankyou @HSBC_UK for your Safe Spaces area in Stevenage branch. It provides a safe haven for victims of domestic abuse. Sadly it has seen increased usage in Dec/Jan. Nationally 2m+ are victims of domestic & financial abuse, but help is…

Monday, Jan 15

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Great to see work starting at Vista Tower in Stevenage, still huge questions

Great to see work starting at Vista Tower in Stevenage, this is where the Building Safety Campaign began for me. Still huge questions for @railpen to answer regarding the works, communicating with leaseholders & £200,000 still showing on…

Monday, Jan 8

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Disgusting OfGem has now approved companies for forced installation of prepayment meters

Disgusting @ofgem has now approved companies for forced installation of prepayment meters. Safeguards are ridiculously weak & this is breaking into homes - leaving families with no heating or electricity unless they have money for the…

Sunday, Dec 24

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Merry Christmas and looking forward to 2024

Merry Christmas and looking forward to 2024 pic.twitter.com/xtOpDXH998

Friday, Dec 15

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Very interesting listening to views on Climate Justice from pupils at St Nicholas CofE School, Stevenage

It was very interesting listening to views on Climate Justice from pupils at St Nicholas C of E School in Stevenage and to see their wonderful artwork. I was delighted to see two of the artworks chosen & displayed in the Exhibition in…

Monday, Dec 11

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Is there a need for a National Resilience Act to improve preparedness?

Very interesting evidence on National Security Machinery from @FrancisMaude @LordTobySays @ResilientGM discussing delivery, accountability, transparency, resilience & Civil Service Reform. Is there a need for a National Resilience Act to…