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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 20 years.

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.

I am also the first i-MP, click on the picture above to view the latest video and to submit your question.

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  • Local MP quizzed by Trinity students
    Article: Feb 1, 2012

    Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake this week visited Trinity School in Croydon to speak before an audience of students and teachers.

    He spoke about his experiences as a Liberal Democrat MP and the politics of the Coalition. He then fielded questions from the floor and was quizzed on issues including Nick Clegg's leadership and reform of the House of Lords.

  • Tom signing Book of Commitment
    MP Signs Holocaust Memorial Day Book of Commitment
    Article: Feb 1, 2012

    Last week Tom Brake signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who died during the Holocaust.

    January 27th marked the 67th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration and extermination camp which is the site of the largest mass murder in history - and in the weeks running up to the day, the Holocaust Educational Trust placed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, giving MPs the chance to honour those who were persecuted and killed during the Holocaust and encouraging constituents to actively speak out against prejudice and bigotry today.

  • Tom Brake Advice Surgery
    Event: February 10, 2012 4:30 PM
    Constituency Office, Kennedy House, 5 Nightingale Road, Carshalton, SM5 2DN

    Meet Tom Brake MP personally to discuss any issues of concern

    Ring 020 8255 8155 to book an appointment, alternatively write to Tom Brake MP, Kennedy House, 5 Nightingale Road Carshalton SM5 2DN or email info@tombrake.co.uk

  • Tom Brake Advice Surgery
    Event: February 18, 2012 10:00 AM
    Middleton Circle Library, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JJ

    Meet Tom Brake MP personally to discuss any issues of concern

    Ring 020 8255 8155 to book an appointment, alternatively write to Tom Brake MP, Kennedy House, 5 Nightingale Road Carshalton SM5 2DN or email info@tombrake.co.uk

  • Tom Brake Advice Surgery
    Event: February 24, 2012 5:30 PM
    Phoenix Centre, Mollison Drive, Wallington, SM6 9NZ

    Meet Tom Brake MP personally to discuss any issues of concern

    Ring 020 8255 8155 to book an appointment, alternatively write to Tom Brake MP, Kennedy House, 5 Nightingale Road Carshalton SM5 2DN or email info@tombrake.co.uk

  • Local MP calls on youth to make a difference
    Article: Jan 30, 2012

    Local MP, Tom Brake is calling on the young people of Carshalton and Wallington to get involved in Starbucks Youth Action - the initiative that empowers young people to make a difference in their community.


    Starbucks Youth Action, open for all 16-24 year olds, gets local young people to identify what needs to change in their town or city and develop a project to bring that change about.

  • Olympic Gold Challenge at the Tooting Bec Lido
    Brake Braves Water for Bliss
    Article: Jan 24, 2012

    Local MP Tom Brake took the plunge into the icy waters of the Tooting Bec Lido last week to complete the next step of his Olympic Gold Challenge. Tom, who is taking part in the Challenge to raise money for the baby charity Bliss, took an early morning swim session in the open-air pool before suiting up and heading to Westminster.

  • Celebrating Christmas with Bliss
    Article: Jan 18, 2012

    On December 22 I visited the Thomas Wall Children's Centre to help celebrate the Bliss Sutton support group's Christmas party. I am taking part in the Gold Challenge on behalf of Bliss, which will see me take on ten different Olympic sports in the lead up to this years Olympic Games.

    Every year in the UK around 80,000 babies are born premature or sick and in need of specialist hospital care. Bliss support groups provide invaluable services and aim to provide support to parents and families ensuring that vulnerable babies have the best possible chance of survival, and of reaching their full potential.

  • Calling all Local Musicians - Come and Rock the House!
    Article: Jan 17, 2012

    I'm calling on local budding musicians to put their talents on show and get involved in the "Rock the House" - the competition for up and coming British musical talent.

    "Rock the House" is a Parliamentary live music competition which aims to support the vast wealth of talent currently in the British music scene, as well as recognising the vital work the venues and arenas do in promoting and developing new music.

    As well as celebrating the very best in up and coming British talent, the competition also aims to highlight the importance of intellectual property rights.

    The UK music industry is a large and successful one that employs thousands of people. However, if respect for copyright is not upheld, and musicians are not paid for the music they create, then the industry will not survive.

    I can nominate one solo artist or band, an under-18 year old act and a live venue from Carshalton and Wallington. The winner will then be judged by an international panel of music industry experts who will decide who will compete in a battle of the bands showdown.

    Whoever wins the battle of the bands will then get the opportunity to play live on the terrace of the House of Commons as well as winning a whole host of other amazing prizes, including thousands of pounds worth of musical equipment and the chance to play live at the Download festival.

    This is a really fun competition with an important issue at its heart. We must continue to ensure that our musicians and the music they create is properly protected and the UK music industry can continue to grow. I hope as many constituents as possible enter the competition, plus I'd love to see an act from Carshalton or Wallington performing on the terrace of the House of Commons!

    To apply, you will have to send in an original recording (mp3) and fill out an application form, which can be found at:

    www.rockthehouse2012.com

    Please also contact info@tombrake.co.uk if you wish to enter the competition.

  • Recognition Awards for Helplanka at Parliament
    Article: Jan 16, 2012

    As Patron of Helplanka - a UK and Sri Lanka based charity - I hosted a reception for Helplanka and its Directors and Volunteers at The House of Commons. Messages of congratulations from both HE Mahinda Rajapakse and Rt Hon Nick Clegg were read at the event which was attended by several UK MPs and Mr P Hamza Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in the UK.

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