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Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. Since being elected as Bradford East's Lib Dem MP in May 2010, I have been kept busier than I ever believed possible.

I've spoken to many constituents in my weekly surgeries - covering every possible subject, from apprenticehips to the Odeon cinema.

I am grateful to everyone who voted for me on May 6th and I am will continue to stand up for the hard-working people of Bradford.

This website contains a lot more information about my work, both in Bradford and in Parliament, the campaigns I am involved in, as well as wider news from the Liberal Democrats across Bradford East.


Local Elections - 3rd May

On Thursday 3rd May you have the chance to vote. We've always worked hard and delivered for people locally in Bradford. Here is the Liberal Democrats' 2012 English local election broadcast.

David Ward - Working hard for Bradford East

David Ward's Car Insurance Survey - Take part today

David Ward - finding out residents opinion on the high cost of car insurance in Bradford

The cost of car insurance in some parts of Bradford is getting out of hand. We have people who haven't made a claim in 30 years being refused insurance, young drivers are being quoted premiums of over £20,000 for their first car and many responsible drivers have seen their premiums going through the roof just because of their post code. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey, it will help me to fight for affordable insurance, tougher policing of uninsured drivers and tighter regulation of claims companies.

Please take a moment to complete the survey

You can also petition the Government directly here

Download Car Insurance Interim Report

Local & National Campaign Updates

  • Cash for Extra Classrooms
    Article: Apr 22, 2012

    Bradford MP David Ward has welcomed the Coalition Government's announcement that Bradford will get an additional £8 million this year to relieve the pressure on school places.

    This is part of an additional £600m of capital spending in England this year.

    Commenting, David Ward MP said:

    "Bradford's school system is bursting at the seams leaving far too many families unable to find a place at their local school.

  • Record Numbers of Bradfordians Start an Apprenticeship
    Article: Apr 22, 2012

    New figures released today show that in Bradford show 2500 people have taken up apprenticeships since August last year.

    This comes on top of record numbers of apprentices in our area last year: 4620 were on an apprenticeship in 2010/2011, which is an increase of 70% on the previous year.

    Commenting, David Ward MP said:

  • Fall in Unemployment in Bradford
    Article: Apr 22, 2012

    Figures released today show that the number of unemployed in Bradford fell in the first quarter of 2012

    Across the UK unemployment figures also fell by 35,000, bringing the total number of those unemploymed to 2.65 million. Despite the good news, Bradford East is still the 31st highest of the 650 UK constituencies for unemployment claimaints.

  • Calls for peaceful protests for Palestine at the London Olympics
    Article: Apr 22, 2012

    Bradford MP, David Ward, today pledged to take part in peaceful protests at the London Olympics to raise awareness of the plight of the Palestinian people.

    Speaking in the House of Commons today, David condemned the situation in the West Bank as "apartheid". He called on the Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt to support the protests following a 40% increase in the demolition of Palestinian settlements last year.

  • Legal Aid victory for Bradford
    Article: Apr 22, 2012

    Bradford MP David Ward has won a major concession from the Government on funding for Bradford's hard working advice centres.

    David Ward tabled amendments in the Commons which would ensure that vulnerable people including the disabled and those out of work could continue to access legal aid funded support for complex cases. This amendment won a majority in the House of Lords forcing the Justice Minister to drop plans to restrict access to legal aid for those facing welfare tribunals.

  • David challenges Home Office over £26000 income threshold for family visas
    Article: Apr 22, 2012

    Bradford MP David Ward is to challenge Home Office Ministers over proposals to raise the income threshold to bring in a family member from outside to the UK, claiming that the plans were "totally out of step with reality" in Bradford.

    Under the plans the minimum income required to sponsor a dependant seeking entry to the UK would increase from £13,700 to between £18,600 and £25,700. The proposals were revealed in a leaked letter from Theresa May to the Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg.

  • Summer School Programme to Benefit Hundreds of Bradford Children
    Article: Apr 22, 2012

    Bradford MP David Ward has written to local head teachers urging them to take advantage of a new summer schools programme this year, which aims to make sure disadvantaged children aren't left behind in the to secondary school.

    Ofsted data shows that performance can take a significant dip when children make the transition from primary to secondary school. The Summer Schools programme aims to bridge the gap and help Year 7 pupils get off to a flying start in their new school.

  • David Criticises Decision Not to Prosecute Gaza War Crimes
    Article: Apr 22, 2012

    David Ward MP has criticised the International Criminal Court for abandoning its investigation in the 2008-9 Gaza war on the grounds that Palestine is not a state.

    David is backing calls by the pressure group Amnesty International for the ICC to reconsider is position, and has written to the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, urging him to intervene

  • David Launches Brazil Mission for Bradford Firms
    Article: Apr 22, 2012

    Firms looking to beef up trade with Brazil have been urged to contact David who will be part of a Parliamentary delegation to one of the world's fastest growing economies this weekend.

    David Ward, MP for Bradford East, who is a member of the House of Commons business select committee, is joining all-party colleagues for a six-day visit to South America in a bid to find out more about Brazil's booming economy and generate new export opportunities for UK businesses.

  • No Liberal Democract Council Has Raised Council Tax
    Article: Apr 22, 2012

    Official reports have confirmed that no Liberal Democrat-run council in England has increased council tax for their residents. This is unlike both other major parties, many of which are increasing council tax by up to 3.5% this year.

    Commenting on Labour and Conservative councils' record on Council Tax, Liberal Democrat Party President, Tim Farron said:

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