Shailesh Vara is the MP for North West Cambridgeshire and Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons. He was elected at the General Election in May 2005.
This website will keep you up to date with what Shailesh is doing on behalf of his constituents, both in Parliament and in and around North West Cambridgeshire. The menu alongside, as well as giving details about Shailesh, lists various aspects of his work. You can find out more about the subjects by simply clicking on the relevant heading.
Shailesh, or a member of his team, are always happy to help if the need arises, and can be contacted at the Westminster or constituency office.
Latest news
8 May 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Business of the House
Shailesh Vara calls the Government to account over its recent performance and asks for a debate on the Government’s treatment of junior | more
7 May 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Prime Minister's Questions
Shailesh Vara challenges Gordon Brown over his future as PM. | more
28 April 2008 :
Press Release
Vara shows support for Great Gidding Post Office
Shailesh Vara, MP for North West Cambridgeshire, visited Great Gidding Post Office last Friday, 25th April. | more
24 April 2008 :
Press Release
Vara slams Home Secretary's pledge of extra funds for police to deal with migration strains
Shailesh Vara today criticised Jacqui Smith MP, the Home Secretary, for | more
24 April 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Business of the House
Shailesh Vara responds on behalf of the opposition to the announcement of the forthcoming timetable and criticises the Government for recent written | more
21 April 2008 :
Press Release
Vara meets Stanground residents to show support against Magna Park Development
Shailesh Vara visited Stanground last Friday, 18th April, to discuss the proposed Magna Park development | more
3 April 2008 :
Speech
Adjournment Debate
As Parliament goes into recess for two weeks, Shailesh Vara winds up the adjournment debate on behalf of the Conservatives. | more
1 April 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Counter-Terrorism Bill
Shailesh Vara challenges the Home Secretary over proposed changes to the Counter-Terrorism Bill. | more
31 March 2008 :
Press Release
Vara welcomes the rescue of Westcombe Engineering
Shailesh Vara has welcomed the transfer of Westcombe Engineering Services to a privately operated social enterprise. The transfer means | more
27 March 2008 :
Parliamentary Debate
Standards and Privileges - Employment of family members through the MPs Staffing Allowance
Shailesh Vara supports proposals for the disclosure of family members to be included in | more