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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Anne McIntosh

My proudest achievement since the 2001 general election:
Securing the construction of a bridge across the A1 at Rainton, in cooperation with the parish council and Highways Agency. This now links one community which straddles the A1.

How Anne McIntosh voted on key parliamentary votes:
Identity cards - No vote
Foxhunting ban - Against
University tuition fees - Against
Foundation hospitals - No vote
Iraq war - For military action
An all elected House of Lords - Against
Adoption by unmarried and gay couples - Against
Detention of terror suspects without trial - No vote
More votes

If you are re-elected, what single piece of legislation would you like to help enact?
My private members bill: criminal law (amendment)(protecting property) bill

If you are not re-elected to parliament, what job would you like to do?
Swimming pool lifeguard

Who (or what) has most influenced your political thinking?
Collapse of the Berlin Wall and the end of communist rule in Europe.

What do you do to forget the stresses of Westminster?
Swim, walk, and go to the cinema.

What were the last book and CD you bought?
Biography of Byron
Danish folk music

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