Lib Dems Welcome New Group Leader
The Wiltshire Council Liberal Democrat Group are delighted to announce that Councillor Glenis Ansell of Calne has been elected as the new Leader of the Group.
10 Nov 2015
National News
NEW THREAT TO DEVON'S 'LOLLIPOP' CROSSING PATROLS
NEW THREAT TO DEVON'S 'LOLLIPOP' CROSSING PATROLS
MW
10 Nov 2015
EU referendum: David Cameron should spell it out. He wants a two-speed Europe
The climate is ripe for the PM to do a deal, but he needs to acknowledge a few realities and do some reaching out This week, or so we are told, the Prime Minister will set out his Christmas list of EU reforms to the president of the European Council, Donald Tusk. A broad agreement on the UK's renegotiation package is envisaged at the December summit of European leaders. There will be battles and setbacks in the weeks to come, but there are reasons to think a deal can be found.
GV
10 Nov 2015
Working together to stay in the EU
I was personally impressed by the article in last Wednesday's Guardian by Labour's Pat McFadden MP, which challenged the Brexiters to spell out just what life would be like for us if we chose to leave the European Union. Coupled with the recent sensible remarks from his party colleague, everyone's favourite ex-postie, Alan Johnson MP, and the furious back tracking of Messrs Cameron and Osbourne, it gives me hope that all like minded people WILL bury their differences and show a united front against forces both political and popular that seem to think that we can throw our weight around as we did a hundred years or more ago. As someone who has concerns about the current Lib Dem tactics on the upcoming EU referendum, which seem to be operating in a bubble, with no reference to political reality, the chances of politicians from most, if not quite all, parties sharing both physical and media platforms in the run up to the vote, whenever it takes place, makes a great deal of sense.
CJMLSNH
10 Nov 2015
MP Praises Local Refugee Support Efforts
Tim Farron MP has praised the "fantastic work" of local refugee support groups, as he helped to load an articulated lorry with aid bound for refugees in Syria and Turkey.
10 Nov 2015
Farron Demands Detail On Broadband Announcement
Tim Farron MP has welcomed the government's announcement to extend broadband access to rural areas. However, he has insisted that the government must provide more details about how they plan to deliver this, and must not provide a "second class service" to rural areas.
10 Nov 2015