Disadvantaged young people really want to go to university, says Cambridge MP
A report released this week by the Universities Parliamentary Group, co-chaired by Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner, has revealed that across the country, students from disadvantaged backgrounds really want to get to university, and see it as life-changing.
MP praises new recycling scheme at Cambridge supermarket
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner visited the Tesco Superstore on Newmarket Road on Friday to see a new recycling initiative that allows customers to purchase goods in reusable packaging. Customers are now also able to return soft packaging, such as crisp packets, to the store for recycling.
Cambridge MP shows support for Bookshop Day
Today Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will show his support for Bookshop Day by visiting Cambridge University Press Bookshop (Trinity Street CB2 1SZ), the oldest bookshop site in the country. He is encouraging everyone to read a book this October.
Cambridge MP to visit Cambridge Sustainable Food
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will see first-hand Cambridge Sustainable Food’s excellent work tackling food poverty across the city and its surrounding villages when he visits today (Friday).
Cambridge MP leads debate praising efforts to tackle climate change in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner led a special debate in Parliament yesterday (Weds), praising the efforts of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate Change and welcoming the response from local leaders including Mayor Nik Johnson and the Cambridge City Council. He called on the government to do more to support local councils in tackling climate change.
Cambridge MP shows support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will seek to raise awareness of childhood cancer, including the vital importance of research, when he collects a gold ribbon pin badge at Cancer Research UK today in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Cambridge MP steps up to Shadow Cabinet
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will be sitting round the Shadow Cabinet table for the next month in a move just announced by Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer.
Cambridge MP takes part in STEM summer fun
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will learn all things machine-related today (Friday) as he visits Cambridge Science Centre on Clifton Road, an educational charity committed to addressing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills gap and showcasing Cambridge science and innovation.
MP visits lab of Cambridge University spin-out turning peas into next generation plastic
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner visited the lab of University of Cambridge spin-out Xampla last week to see its science in action as the firm turns plant proteins into next generation plastic.
Let's reboot football, says MP
U's fan Daniel Zeichner MP backed Cambridge United’s mission to reboot our national game in a special meeting in the House of Commons last week.
MP is climbing the walls
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will slip into a harness and climbing shoes as he finds out how a local climbing business has faced an uphill struggle due to covid, but now plans to scale new heights today (Friday 2 July) at Clip ‘n Climb, Cambridge.
Cambridge MP warns of never ending cliff edge on data rights
British data protection standards are “adequate”, the EU has ruled - but warned that their decision could be revoked “immediately” if we backtrack on standards.
All change for food hubs
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner and local councillors will visit the Trumpington food hub today to hear about how the community project that popped up in response to covid is being developed for the long term.
Us win praise of MP in the Commons
Proudly wearing his Cambridge United tie, local MP and Cambridge United season ticket holder Daniel Zeichner highlighted the skills of Cambridge United in the Queen’s Speech debate in the House of Commons this week.
Blooming lovely: Daniel Zeichner MP encourages Cambridge to celebrate the UK’s blossom season
Daniel Zeichner MP is urging local residents to bring a bit of Japanese culture to Cambridge by indulging in "Hanami" the ancient tradition of viewing and celebrating blossom.
Victory as John Lewis is saved
Local campaigners reacted with delight after Cambridge’s John Lewis confirmed it would be re-opening after lockdown.
Cambridge MP’s yellow box plan adopted
The Government is planning to adopt transport ideas promoted by Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner, including giving councils powers to enforce laws to stop traffic clogging up in cities like Cambridge.
MP takes part in STEM for Britain event
A Cambridge student hoping to revolutionise treatment for cancer patients met local MP Daniel Zeichner yesterday (Monday) as part of Parliament’s “STEM for BRITAIN” competition.
MP welcomes Trinity College divestment
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has welcomed Trinity College's announcement that it will remove all of its public and private investments in the fossil fuel industry by 2031 and work to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Government should provide internet safety cash
On annual Internet Safety Day today (9 February), Labour is calling on the Government to put their money where their mouth is to keep children safe online.
Call for support for University students affected by the pandemic
A cross-party group of MPs and Peers have called on the Government to ‘substantially’ increase student support following their inquiry into the case for compensation for university students throughout the pandemic.
Hundreds of Cambridge mums miss out on fruit and veg vouchers
Low income families of young children eligible for vouchers to help with the weekly food shop are being urged to take up the scheme, after data showed half of Cambridge mums were eligible but not claiming them.
Cambridge MP welcomes Competitions and Market Authority Arm inquiry
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has welcomed the news that the sale of Arm will be investigated by the Competitions and Markets Authority which is a move that he has consistently called for since the announcement of the tech company’s $40 billion sale from SoftBank to Nvidia.
MP’s Christmas card winner announced
A budding young artist from Colville Primary School is this year's winner of the Daniel Zeichner MP Christmas card competition.
First class festive thank you for Cambridge posties
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will say a big thank you to Royal Mail sorting office staff this Friday as he hears first-hand about this year's Christmas delivery operation and shows his gratitude to posties for all their hard work throughout this unusual year.