Welcome to the web site of Tom Brake MP

Watch Tom in Parliament - Tom leads calls for open government

Tom Brake introduced a 10 Minute Rule Bill to parliament which sought to reverse decision by the House of Commons to back government plans to tightly protect what the public can know about government information and spending.

Tom wants to make sure that the government and all MPs are fully accountable to the people that elect them.

You can watch Tom speaking in parliament introducing his 'Freedom of Information Amendment 2 Bill' which would not only protect Freedom of Information Legislation, but also reinforce it.

For further details contact Tom Brake's constituency office on 8255 8155.

About Tom Brake

I am Tom Brake, I live locally in Carshalton and Wallington and I have been a strong voice for Carshalton and Wallington for over 17years.

As a Wallington resident, I campaign on the issues that I believe matter to local people: St Helier Hospital, our local primary and secondary schools, tackling anti-social behaviour, pensions, bus and train services.

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Tom Brake

Post Office Closures Slammed - Brake Wed 7th May 2008 Tom Brake has condemned as a sham the Royal Mail's consultation on proposed Post Office closures. The outcome of the consultation is to be announced today, confirming four more Post Offices in Carshalton, Hackbridge and St Helier are to close.
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Mayoral Candidate Visits Hackbridge to Highlight Important Issues Wed 23rd Apr 2008 Brian Paddick, Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of London, was in Hackbridge yesterday on the campaign trail. Accompanying Mr Paddick on the campaign trail was local Liberal Democrat MP Tom Brake.
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Liberal Democrat Candidates Brian and Abigail Meet and Greet Sutton's Residents Sun 20th Apr 2008 The Liberal Democrat Mayoral Candidate Brian Paddick and Abigail Lock, the Liberal Democrat Candidate for the Sutton and Croydon London Assembly Constituency joined Tom Brake MP for another walkabout in Sutton High Street on Saturday afternoon.
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Brake and Burstow Meet Magistrates to Discuss Future of Local Court Wed 16th Apr 2008 Local Liberal Democrat MP's Tom Brake, and Paul Burstow, MPs for Carshalton and Wallington and Sutton and Cheam respectively, met Sutton magistrates Pat Cook - the Chairman of the Sutton Magistrates' Bench - and Tony Kerr and officials from Her Majesty's Court Service (HMCS) to discuss concerns over the future of the court.

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2,000+ Local Residents say 'No' to Post Office Closures Tue 1st Apr 2008 2000, that's the number of petition signatures and letters dropped off to the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform in Victoria Street, Westminster yesterday lunchtime by a delegation of Sutton's politicians; Cllr Ruth Dombey and Cllr Simon Wales, Paul Burstow MP and Tom Brake MP.
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Archive of earlier news stories.