MEPs have taken an axe to the illegal logging trade by banning the sale of illegal timber in Europe and setting up strict penalties for those caught doing so. Illegal logging is estimated to represent 20-40% of global industrial wood production, and contributes heavily to carbon emissions and the destruction of biodiversity.
South East Lib Dem MEP Sharon Bowles has slammed both UKIP and the BNP for voting against the tough new laws to introduce caps on top bankers´ cash bonuses, which was overwhelmingly voted through the European Parliament by 625 in favour to 28 against, with 37 abstentions. In effect, UKIP and BNP MEPs voted against the legislation in order to keep the status quo, which has seen huge bonus packages continue to be handed out despite unprecedented government intervention.
Liberal Democrats on Stockton Council have welcomed the news from the Government that they will provide money for new buildings for two academies already planned - for North Shore Health Academy in Stockton and Thornaby Academy.
Today Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee on Education, Families and Young People Baroness Walmsley welcomed the Government's announcement that the controversial children's database ContactPoint will be scrapped.
During a visit to the Corus plant in Redcar, the Liberal Democrat Business Secretary unveiled a funding package worth £4.6m from the Tees Valley Industrial Programme for 14 projects in the region.
Attendance on the overcast morning started small but gradually grew as the weather improved and word spread to the shoppers of Folkestone. We are so fortunate to be able to watch quality dancing and listen to such talented singers.
