National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Missing swings in the West Park

Wolverhampton South West Chair, Robin Lawrence, was contacted by several groups of parents determined to discover what had happened to the infants' swings in West Park. This well-used amenity is much was loved by local children and it certainly came as a shock to discover that the swings in question had been removed by Wolverhampton Council. Robin Lawrence swung into action to answer parents' concerns. Robin is pleased to report that the swings should be returned to the West Park by the end of November once the necessary repairs have been made.

14 Nov 2006

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Councillor Irene Davidson - Moving to education!

It's all change in the Council Cabinet!

It's all change on Rochdale Borough Council's Cabinet - as Councillor David Clayton swaps positions with Councillor Irene Davidson. Councillor Clayton has decided to stand aside as he thought there may be a possible conflict of interest in the future as his wife teaches at Balderstone Technology College. David will now become the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care and Councillor Irene Davidson will become Cabinet Member for Children's School's and Families. Constitutionally this may have to wait for formal ratification but the 2 Cabinet Members will swap positions with immediate effect.

14 Nov 2006

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Dundee LibDems say Labour 'total failure' on benefit fraud

News that the Labour Government has paid out £2.7bn in fraudulent and incorrect claims to benefit claimants in the last financial year has resulted in Dundee LibDems today (Monday 13th November) calling the Labour Government "a total failure" in tackling benefit fraud.

13 Nov 2006

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Post Office closures could cost £400m

Research undertaken by the Liberal Democrats shows that the cost of potential cuts to the Post Office network could be at least £400m.

13 Nov 2006

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Advertising is no substitute for treatment

Responding to the Government's new sexual health campaign aimed at 18-24 year olds, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, Sandra Gidley MP said: "This campaign does nothing to help those over 24, who have also seen a steep rise in sexually transmitted infections. It also follows a public information campaign which has had its funding cut by over half in the last three years.

13 Nov 2006

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Carbon Emissions In Bedford Borough Unsustainable Say Lib Dems

Dramatic new figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats show that Bedford Borough is emitting more than three times as much carbon dioxide as the global average.

13 Nov 2006

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