38 pages of amendments to Housing and Planning Bill in House of Lords...
...to be considered over next 2 days. Shoddy work by the Government on laws vital to wellbeing of so many people.
20 Apr 2016
National News
As citizens of bigger EU nations back Britain to stay....
Membership of the European Union forms a "key part" of British universities' success, a committee of peers has found, Politics Home reports: https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/technology/research/news/73998/eu-membership-key-part-uks-science-success-peers-say The UK has marginalised itself in EU decision-making bodies in recent years, a study of the British voting record in the European Parliament and European Council has suggested, reports EUobserver. The UK government wanted to be able to say it had been outvoted, researchers argue: https://euobserver.com/political/133125 BREXIT - CITIZENS IN BIG EU COUNTRIES BACK BRITAIN TO STAY: Polling by TNS shows strong support for the U.K. remaining in the union, reports Politico: https://dub129.mail.live.com/?tid=cmfnAG_LMG5hGDpwAjfeSnSg2&fid=flinbox "We have to believe he [David Cameron] will do whatever he can to avoid going down in history as the British prime minister that caused the disintegration of both the European Union and his own count
20 Apr 2016
"It's time for the disgraceful Danczuks to go" say Lib Dems
Rochdale Lib Dem leader, Councillor Andy Kelly is leading calls for the disgraced Danczuks to finally leave Rochdale. He was speaking after it was revealed that Simon Danczuk had re-employed Karen Danczuk to work in his office. Mrs Danczuk was sacked after questions were raised whether she was undertaking her work or even turning up for work. Hundreds of hours of overtime were also queried. The Lib Dems have claimed that Mrs Danczuk may not even be able to continue her job after Simon failed to advertise the job.
20 Apr 2016
Interesting organisations for pro-Europeans
Britain Stronger In Europe http://www.strongerin.co.uk The website of the official "Remain" campaign. ...
20 Apr 2016
Glenwoods - Tackling Anti-Social Parking
http://douglasmccall.mycouncillor.org.uk/2016/04/19/glenwoods-tackling-anti-social-parking/douglas-with-new-trees-in-glenwoods/...
19 Apr 2016
Work for us!
Transport for All (TfA) has been championing the cause of accessible transport in the capital for over two decades. Whilst progress has been made, still today disabled and older people have to restrict their lives or even become housebound because they are failed by inaccessible transport services. Our mission is to change this and win a transport system that all of London's citizens can use with freedom and Independence.
19 Apr 2016