Information on Loughborough
News Index
2009
Nov 2009Oct 2009
Sep 2009
Aug 2009
Jul 2009
Jun 2009
May 2009
Apr 2009
Mar 2009
Feb 2009
Jan 2009
2008
Dec 2008Nov 2008
Oct 2008
Sep 2008
Aug 2008
Jul 2008
Jun 2008
May 2008
Apr 2008
Mar 2008
Feb 2008
Jan 2008
2007
Dec 2007Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Sep 2007
Aug 2007
Jul 2007
Jun 2007
May 2007
Loughborough MP Speaks at Drop the Debt 10th Anniversary Celebrations
Posted on 21/05/08
J. Milton

Loughborough MP Andy Reed on Sunday spoke at the 10th anniversary of the launch of Jubilee 2000 debt cancellation movement that came out of the 1998 demonstration in Birmingham at the G8 meeting. The demonstrators formed Jubilee 2000 a movement calling for debt relief for the worlds poorest countries after the iconic making of a human chain in Birmingham. This movement coincided with the Great Jubilee, the celebration of the year 2000 in the Catholic Church. The concept derives from the biblical idea of the year of Jubilee, the 50th year. In the Jubilee Year as quoted in Leviticus, those enslaved because of debts are freed, lands lost because of debt are returned, and community torn by inequality is restored. It aimed to wipe out $90bn of debt owed by the worlds poorest nations, reducing the total to about $37bn. From early 2001, Jubilee 2000 split into an array of organisations around the world.
The 10th anniversary was a celebration of the achievements so far in the debt cancellation with over $40 billion of debt relief being offered since 1998. That is a huge achievement and one that should be celebrated but more needs to be done with Drop the Debt still calling for $400 billion to wiped off in unpayable and unfair debt in order for developing countries to develop.
Last night (20th May 2008) in Parliament Andy Reed is at the launch of the new report produced for the 10th anniversary called Unfinished Business. The report coming out on the 10th anniversary praises the debt cancellation so far but calls for far more debt relief to be given to help developing countries in their growth and development towards the Millennium Development Goals.
The rally on Sunday and the report launch today both call for more debt relief to help the poorest countries and called on the government to be at the front of efforts to cancel more unfair debt.
The Loughborough MP said:
Drop the debt has made significant progress in debt relief for the poorest country and that should be celebrated. 10 years of debt relief is great, but more needs to be done.
This rally is both a celebration of what we have achieved and a call to action for more campaigning on debt relief and I was honoured to be a special guest on Sunday.
Latest News
Launceston Road junction improvements begin | |
|---|---|
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management20 November 2009Launceston Road junction improvements beginWork on a new road layout to ease traffic congestion is starting at a key junction in Wigston next week. The £60,000 improvements to the junction of Station Road and Launceston Road include a new mini roundabout and an extension to the on-pavement cycle lane.... 21 Nov 2009 Launceston Road junction improvements begin |
Accident-reducing road improvements in Hinckley | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management20 November 2009Accident-reducing road improvements in HinckleyWork is starting on the second phase of a £110,000 road improvement scheme to reduce accidents along a key route in Hinckley. The work on Dodwells Road and Normandy Way, which is being carried out by Leicestershire County Council, is due to start on Monday.... 21 Nov 2009 Accident-reducing road improvements in Hinckley |
Seven schools receive £16 million revamp | |
![]() | 20 November 2009Seven schools receive. .... 21 Nov 2009 Seven schools receive £16 million revamp |
Interactive event to challenge views on museum culture | |
![]() | University of Leicester PhD organise 'Materiality and Intangibility: Contested Zones', an event for researchers and artists working with museums... 20 Nov 2009 Interactive event to challenge views on museum culture |
An audience with Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke | |
![]() | 10th Man to walk on the moon to lecture at the University of Leicester in a filled-to-capacity public event... 20 Nov 2009 An audience with Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke |
Related News
Loughborough MP Re-elected to Debt Aid and Trade Group Position | |
|---|---|
![]() | Andy Reed was re-elected to his position of Secretary of the influential All Party Debt, Aid and Trade Group this week. ... 16 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP Re-elected to Debt Aid and Trade Group Position |
Loughborough MP Chairs Debt Aid Trade Group Meeting on Undermining Development | |
![]() | Andy Reed yesterday (2nd July 2008) chaired a meeting of the All Party Debt, Aid & Trade Group on Undermining Development with an investigation into the impact of mining and extractive industries on development. The meeting brought together campaigners and resource extraction companies to look at the effects resource extraction and mining is having on developing countries.... 03 Jul 2008 Loughborough MP Chairs Debt Aid Trade Group Meeting on Undermining Development |
Loughborough MP Runs | |
![]() | Loughborough MP Andy Reed today joined MPs in running a mile for charity. Reed took part in the Sport Relief Mile in Westminster in order to help to raise the profile of the Sainsbury?s Sport Relief Miles taking place up and down the country on Sunday 16th March.... 27 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Runs |
Loughborough MP delighted by new Government policy for Gurkhas | |
![]() | Andy Reed, MP for Loughborough is delighted by today s announcement of the new government policy for Gurkhas, which will allow all Gurkhas who served prior to 1 July 1997 and completed four years service to apply to settle in the UK with their spouses and dependent children. Gurkhas who retired after 1 July 1997 are already eligible to apply for settlement under the current immigration rules.... 22 May 2009 Loughborough MP delighted by new Government policy for Gurkhas |
Rise in home debt advice | |
![]() | Community Services29 September 2009Rise in home debt adviceTwo thousand Leicestershire residents facing the threat of eviction have been able to take advantage of free, specialist help. Leicestershire Money Advice Service offers expert advice and is available thanks to a partnership between the local Citizens Advice Bureaux and the County Council.... 29 Sep 2009 Rise in home debt advice |
Relevant News
Calling The Womens Land Army | |
|---|---|
![]() | Andy Reed MP last night called on all women who served in the Women s Land Army and Women s Timber Corps to come forward to claim a badge of recognition. These women during the dark days of the Second World War, worked hard to provide food and timber for the nation.... 29 Jan 2008 Calling The Womens Land Army |
Bid made for FKI | |
![]() | Local Loughborough business FKI has been challenged. FKI Plc own and operate the Brush Works in Loughborough.... 05 Feb 2008 Bid made for FKI |
Loughborough MP Runs | |
![]() | Loughborough MP Andy Reed today joined MPs in running a mile for charity. Reed took part in the Sport Relief Mile in Westminster in order to help to raise the profile of the Sainsbury?s Sport Relief Miles taking place up and down the country on Sunday 16th March.... 27 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Runs |
Council Tax Turmoil | |
![]() | Charnwood Borough Council has appointed debt collectors to collect an incorrectly calculated and disputed Council Tax Bill.... 01 Apr 2008 Council Tax Turmoil |
Loughborough MP meets Minister to Discuss Economic Partnership Agreements Progress | |
![]() | Andy Reed MP yesterday met with the Minister for Trade Gareth Thomas MP to discuss progress on Economic Partnership Agreements... 14 May 2008 Loughborough MP meets Minister to Discuss Economic Partnership Agreements Progress |
Most Read News (today)
Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood | |
|---|---|
![]() | A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough.... 18 Jul 2008 Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood |
Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools | |
![]() | Andy Reed MP today announced the giving away of chess sets to schools. The chess sets are available for schools as part of a scheme to provide a quarter of a million chess sets into the school network. Negotiations with manufacturers and distributors means that ten sets and boards can be offered to every school in England. ... 13 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools |
Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success. | |
![]() | 14 motorbikes and mini-motos have been crushed after they were confiscated by police in Loughborough during a crack down on young people who drive dangerously and inconsiderately on roads, parks and public places.... 02 Jul 2008 Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success. |
Robot in Loughborough Town Centre | |
![]() | Reports are coming in that Loughborough Town Centre was yesterday infiltrated by a giant robot. The robot which some eye witnesses say they saw in Market Place and Market Street at various times yesterday afternoon stood some 8ft tall, was metallic in colour, had blue glowing eyes and spoke in sound bites.... 27 May 2008 Robot in Loughborough Town Centre |
Seven schools receive £16 million revamp | |
![]() | 20 November 2009Seven schools receive. .... 21 Nov 2009 Seven schools receive £16 million revamp |
Most Read News (this month)
Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology survey | |
|---|---|
![]() | Community Services29 October 2009Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology surveyLeicestershire County Council today held a press conference at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre to announce the conclusion of a groundbreaking three year archaeological survey to locate the battle of Bosworth, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund grant. Battlefields Trust archaeologist, Glenn Foard, revealed an exciting collection of finds from the Battle of Bosworth of international archaeological significance.... 30 Oct 2009 Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology survey |
Loughborough Fair | |
![]() | The popular, annual Charnwood Borough Council-organised event will open at 6pm on Wednesday, November 11th and run until Saturday, November 14th 2009.... 03 Nov 2009 Loughborough Fair |
Police searching for missing man have found a body | |
![]() | Police searching for missing man have found a bodyPolice searching for a 77 year old man from Loughborough, who has been missing since yesterday evening, have found the body of a man. Ernest Sanham from Park Road in Loughborough, was admitted to the Leicester General Hospital on Thursday 22nd October 2009 suffering from confusion.... 26 Oct 2009 Police searching for missing man have found a body |
Loughborough shoppers to benefit from Bonfire Night Advice | |
![]() | Information about being safe on Bonfire Night will be available for shoppers who visit Loughborough town centre on Wednesday.... 03 Nov 2009 Loughborough shoppers to benefit from Bonfire Night Advice |
GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY RAISES TWENTY THOUSAND POUNDS FOR CHARITY | |
![]() | Street children in the third world and some of the most endangered animals on the planet are set to benefit from generous visitors the Great Central Railway. The award winning Leicestershire heritage line teamed up with two charities to raise money at special gala events.... 26 Oct 2009 GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY RAISES TWENTY THOUSAND POUNDS FOR CHARITY |
Most Read News (alltime)
Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood | |
|---|---|
![]() | A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough.... 18 Jul 2008 Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood |
Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools | |
![]() | Andy Reed MP today announced the giving away of chess sets to schools. The chess sets are available for schools as part of a scheme to provide a quarter of a million chess sets into the school network. Negotiations with manufacturers and distributors means that ten sets and boards can be offered to every school in England. ... 13 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools |
Robot in Loughborough Town Centre | |
![]() | Reports are coming in that Loughborough Town Centre was yesterday infiltrated by a giant robot. The robot which some eye witnesses say they saw in Market Place and Market Street at various times yesterday afternoon stood some 8ft tall, was metallic in colour, had blue glowing eyes and spoke in sound bites.... 27 May 2008 Robot in Loughborough Town Centre |
Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success. | |
![]() | 14 motorbikes and mini-motos have been crushed after they were confiscated by police in Loughborough during a crack down on young people who drive dangerously and inconsiderately on roads, parks and public places.... 02 Jul 2008 Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success. |
Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire | |
![]() | Radical changes to social care in Leicestershire will be outlined at a meeting next week. The County Council wants to personalise its social care and will update the Cabinet on the plans next Tuesday (29th July).... 22 Jul 2008 Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire |















