12-6-02

John Barrett unveils new website

John Barrett MP, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, today officially launched his new website to help keep his constituents informed of his work and provide them with a range of useful information.

The website www.johnbarrettmp.com contains local and national news, advice and help for constituents problems, answers to frequently asked questions, information on community organisations, upcoming events and a section to register views and opinions.

In a statement, John Barrett said:

"With more and more people, especially younger people, using the Internet for news and information, the use of good informative websites are crucial if politicians are to reconnect with the electorate and engage them in the political process.

"Hopefully my new website will act as a useful resource for my constituents in West Edinburgh to read about some of the work I am doing on their behalf in Westminster and Edinburgh as well as answer some of their common questions.

"It is also important for MPs to be as accessible as possible to the people they represent. An increasing number of people are contacting me by e-mail and the contact details contained on the website should help even more of them raise local and national issues with me."

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