Dr Doug Naysmith
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Since 1997 I have been the Labour and Co-operative Member of Parliament for Bristol North West but three years ago I decided that I would step down at the next General Election, whenever it would be held. This was a hard decision, as I have enjoyed my time representing Bristol North West, but I am in my late sixties and thought it was time to hand over to someone younger.
As soon as the election is announced I will cease to be an MP so I am going to say, "Goodbye and thank you" now to all of you who have visited my website over the years.
Until the election is called, however, I am still open for business. If you would like to contact me about a problem or something that concerns you, please write to me at Unit 6, Greenway Business Centre, Doncaster Road, Bristol BS10 5PY, phone 0117 9502385 or email me, including your name and address. I will do my best to help.

"Doug Naysmith, MP for Bristol North West, and the two men who hope to step into his shoes at the next election were invited to take two "community heroes" to 10 Downing Street to meet the Prime Minister.
Gordon Brown held the reception in honour of people who serve the community in a variety of ways. Doug said, "There are so many people who deserve recognition for the contribution they make to their communities. We all appreciate the fact that Gordon takes time from his very busy schedule to meet some of them to say 'thank you'".
Latest Press Releases
- Local "Community Heroes" meet Gordon Brown
- "Check your ho-ho-hearing!" says MP
- "Are you missing out on energy savings?" asks Doug Naysmith MP
- Doug Naysmith MP campaigns for better support for people losing their sight
- MP's Christmas card competition winner
- MP says 'All prescriptions should be free'
- "Spend the criminals' money in your community" says MP
- Ray Hulbert MBE meets Gordon Brown: Prime Minister's Armed Forces Day reception at 10 Downing Street
- MP Doug Naysmith says, "end ageism in the UK"
- MP supports "Autism Law"
Latest Speeches
- Fairer GP access for more and more patients in the Bristol area – Doug Naysmith MP
- Contribution to the debate on the Severn Barrage
- Contribution to the debate on Stroke Services
- Contribution to the Mental Health Debate
- Holby City or the real NHS
- ANNUAL TOAST TO THE CITY AND PORT OF BRISTOL
- Tackling the Rise of Obesity
- Annual Toast to the City and Port of Bristol
- Tobacco, Alcohol And Young People
- The Minimum Wage (Maiden speech)
Latest Articles
- 'What has the government ever done for us?'
- Polyclinic Panic
- Challenge on a new Scale
- A View from Bristol North West (Article for Bristol Civic Society Newsletter)
- The New Hospital For The North Bristol/South Gloucestershire Area
- Letter from Westminster
- Doug’s New Year Message
- Doug’s Christmas Message
- A Week Is A Long Time In Politics
- The Mental Capacity Bill

