Special needs schooling compared
Inspectors have found little difference between mainstream and special schools in the quality of provision for English pupils with special educational needs.
13 Jul 2006
National News
Dundee Liberal Democrats slam ''tax credits waste of public money''
Dundee Liberal Democrats have slammed the inefficiency of Labour's Tax Credits scheme as new figures point to high levels of inefficiency and waste.
13 Jul 2006
New PCSOs for Springvale
Springvale's Liberal Democrat councillors are pleased to inform everyone that three police officers have been allocated to SpringVale Ward with immediate effect. The original plan to have three Police Support Officers from early June was postponed, but this recent news is excellent for the Ward. The three Support Officers will start their duties in November or December. Along with housing problems, antisocial behaviour, - particularly by youths - is the topic which concerns all residents and they are determined to work with all agencies to help stamp it out.
13 Jul 2006
MPs back Lib Dem protest on 'unfair' extradition and agree that Blair is wrong
MPs have signalled their anger at Tony Blair over the extradition to the US of three bankers to face a fraud trial. They voted to back the Liberal Democrats by a majority of 242 to adjourn the Commons early in symbolic protest at the government's extradition arrangements after a three hour debate. Leading the Debate Lib Dem Home Affairs spokesman, Nick Clegg, told MPs that Mr Blair had "short-changed" the UK by signing a "lopsided" extradition agreement.
12 Jul 2006
MPs back Lib Dem protest on 'unfair' extradition and agree that Blair is wrong
MPs have signalled their anger at Tony Blair over the extradition to the US of three bankers to face a fraud trial. They voted to back the Liberal Democrats by a majority of 242 to adjourn the Commons early in symbolic protest at the government's extradition arrangements after a three hour debate. Leading the Debate Lib Dem Home Affairs spokesman, Nick Clegg, told MPs that Mr Blair had "short-changed" the UK by signing a "lopsided" extradition agreement.
12 Jul 2006
'Horrifying' care prompts apology
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust.
12 Jul 2006