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Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E Post: 'Unfair' closure plans for Lewisham A&E criticised...
Interesting debate. I think this is the first time I have actually seen Mr Dowd speak out on an important local issue. I like the way Tessa Jowell arrives towards the very end of the debate and spends... |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
[color=#FF0000]Thanks Ivor.
You will find lots of people in the Constituency are not happy with the lack of Communication from Mr Dowd's Office.
As I have said before the phone is never answered... |
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15-04-2010, 09:24 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: Jim Dowd MP
Does anyone know the answers to the following questions:
Why are emails and letters to Jim Dowd's Constituency Office taking more than three months to be replied to?
Why is the constituency off... |
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09-04-2010, 03:26 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
According to www.theyworkforyou.com Jim Dowd was backed to work in November 2009.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought his staff would respond to letters and emails and sign in his absence.
Sor... |
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09-04-2010, 04:19 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
I have tried contacting Jim at the House of Commons via the switchboard and also by telephoning 0207 219 4617 but the call is just diverted to his constituency office which is answered by a machine!
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10-04-2010, 11:08 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
That website is not working. |
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10-04-2010, 11:27 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Website is still down....... |
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10-04-2010, 02:15 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
I think raising issues such as poor communication from the MP who is seeking re-election is very important.
I have just looked up Mr Dowd's profile on www.theyworkforyou.com and it would be fair to... |
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10-04-2010, 02:21 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Check out other MP websites and you will see what I mean by open to the public.
Mr Dowd's website has not been updated for months and contains very little information about local activity.
www.j... |
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10-04-2010, 02:44 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
I would not walk down Honor Oak Road if you paid me! Call the Council if it is dangerous :unsure: |
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11-04-2010, 10:46 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Thanks Ivor.
Yes the service from the office is abysmal but I understand it is a safe seat so I'm not expecting the current situation to change in the near future.
I am a member of the Labour Pa... |
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12-04-2010, 02:14 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
I have done exactly what you suggest but nothing changes.
Please advise what Social events are held as I am not aware of any in Lewisham West. Lewisham East yes but not Lewisham West. There is a di... |
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12-04-2010, 04:03 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
I used to live in West Norwood and as a Constituent of Tessa Jowell's I contacted her office regularly. Emails were replied to within a few days and the telephone was answered during office hours.
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14-04-2010, 11:56 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Roz
Your suggestions are silly and could I suggest you do something more productive with your time such as voluntary work? |
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14-04-2010, 03:59 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Roz
And you have spent all your time stalking my messages and making silly remarks and suggestions. Perhaps you are bored!
Still waiting for you to advise how one gets in touch with Jim via the ... |
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14-04-2010, 04:37 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
I agree Ivor.
Perhaps Roz is Mr Dowd!
Facts on this website are very interesting:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/jim_dowd/lewisham_west
I repeat I am a Labour Party member. |
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14-04-2010, 05:03 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Michael
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. |
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14-04-2010, 05:36 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Roz
Your advice is pointless.
You suggest visiting the Constituency Office in person but what is the point in doing that when it is never open or staffed? Also Jim is never there apart from when... |
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14-04-2010, 07:39 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Hi Tripandfuschia
You are right on all counts.
We have an idle MP who rarely attends the Commons representing us. |
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15-04-2010, 09:31 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Darren Johnson is very good and always replies to communications. |
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15-04-2010, 09:43 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Roz
What are the stats?
How many letters received and how many ignored?
When is the phone answered by a live person?
I am still waiting for you to provide evidence that Mr Dowd is contacta... |
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15-04-2010, 10:43 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
I have read the latest waffle from Roz which fails to address the issues in question.
I fail to see how Mr Dowd could run up a salary bill of over 100k(taxpayers expense) for staff but can't reply ... |
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16-04-2010, 12:24 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
I agree 100% Les and as a Labour Party member we are desperate for change but will be stuck with Dowd if he is re-elected.
The other day I met Heidi Alexander who is the Labour candidate for Lewish... |
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16-04-2010, 12:55 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Dylan
Oh yes I do live in the constituency.
I met Heidi at Lewisham Town Hall not on my door step! |
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16-04-2010, 01:54 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Good point Ivor.
I'm waiting to hear from Roz the stats as requested in a previous message. |
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15-04-2010, 12:25 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Redalways
Yes I joined in April (how clever of you to notice) and yes I am a member of the Labour Party. |
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17-04-2010, 10:41 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Bridget Prentice MP is not re-standing in Lewisham East.
If Heidi is elected it will be a breath of fresh air.
Shame we can't have a breath of fresh air in Lewisham West & Penge! |
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18-04-2010, 11:36 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
So Roz when are you going to supply the stats I asked for and how it is possible to get in touch with Jim at Westminster when non of his staff are based there and he is rarely there.
You seem to be... |
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18-04-2010, 12:22 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
I agree Brian.
It would be good to know what he has achieved over the past couple of years and why does he feel the need to cling on to his safe seat.
Local Labour Party folk do not want change... |
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18-04-2010, 12:40 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Brian
I think the most important question is how many times has he actually voted bearing in mind his attendance in the Commons is a rare occurance! |
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18-04-2010, 12:58 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Jim Dowd working hard for you:
http://www.jimdowd.org.uk/working_hard_for_you
Difficult to see from this page what he is working hard at!!!
:thumbsup: |
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21-04-2010, 02:26 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Michael
I'm afraid he won't be able to help me because Parliament has been dissolved. |
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21-04-2010, 02:45 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Roz
Feel free to speak your mind but may I remind you of forum rules and your duty to be impartial! |
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21-04-2010, 02:51 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
This website is an example of a very hard working member of Parliament:
www.tessajowell.net |
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21-04-2010, 02:56 PM |
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21-04-2010, 03:35 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
If you are an MP who works hard for your constituents then there is no reason why you would not employ the services of a webmaster using your allowances which are funded by the tax payer.
However i... |
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21-04-2010, 03:39 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
I couldn't help but raise an eye brow and roll my eyes as I drove past the constituency office this morning to see a massive red JIM DOWD vinyl sign above the door. What a waste of money.
Surely it... |
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23-04-2010, 09:42 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Dylan
Why would I want to be spending my time campaigning for a MP who does represent his constituents?
If you are bored with my posts why read them and waste time responding with such drivel? |
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23-04-2010, 11:56 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Oh I'm looking forward to the hustings.... |
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24-04-2010, 02:50 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Roz
I did not put forward arguments so you have nothing to be swayed by.
Perhaps you could list five reasons why we should vote for Dowd. |
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24-04-2010, 02:51 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Sherwood
Three people to respond to letters seems excessive but explains the 100k salary bill.
If that's the case why does it take more than three months to receive a reply?
Emails do not go... |
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26-04-2010, 11:18 AM |
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26-04-2010, 12:37 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Great to see Gordon visiting a local store of ASDA on sky news at the moment.
How often does Mr Dowd tour his Constituency and visit local traders? |
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26-04-2010, 12:38 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
Roz
I joined the Labour Party because when I lived in East Dulwich my MP there (Tessa Jowell) was excellent and very helpful.
When I moved to Forest Hill my MP is Jim Dowd but as you know he is ... |
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29-04-2010, 12:47 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
[size=large]Roz
Just to refresh your memory:
http://www.se23.com/forum-archive/messages/9/630.html
Roz Wrote:
This is the person who refused to represent me in his capacity as MP because I... |
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29-04-2010, 01:47 PM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
The word hypocrisy comes to mind.
If I was your MP I would certainly not represent you!!!! |
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29-04-2010, 04:07 PM |
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Thread: General election forum Post: RE: General election forum
Where was the BNP lady last night?
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05-05-2010, 04:19 PM |
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Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
This thread is an ideal example of the British public over reacting. |
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Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Ring the Police and I am sure they will find it pathetic. Even the Big Issue have not bothered to reply. |
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Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
I have just witnessed a man committing a criminal act near Blockbuster - he was urinating against the wall.
Should I a) report this criminal act to the police or b) create a thread on the SE23 foru... |
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