A survey of possible Conservative MPs has revealed that they place the issue of climate change at the bottom of their list of priorities. In a poll of 141 Conservative candidates 'Reducing Britain's Carbon Footprint' came 19/19 in a list of possible priorities for a Conservative government.
"It is absurd that voters are being denied the chance to hear him account for his actions before being asked to re-elect him," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary.
Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne, who is first Vice President of the powerful Employment and Social Affairs Committee in the European Parliament, will today grill the proposed new Employment and Social Affairs Commissioner László Andor during his official hearing in Brussels.
Brentwood Community Hospital has now been open for a year and Dr Jon Tuppen reported back to councillors on the hospital's performance to date.
The decision to close Ambleside campus at the University of Cumbria will have a "devastating impact" on the local economy according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron, who believes the University's plans to mothball the campus could put Ambleside in dire straits".
Councillor Irene Davidson, the new Leader of Rochdale Council, has undertaken her first major act as Leader by reducing the Cabinet by one post. Councillor Davidson, whose position was confirmed at a Council meeting last night, will no longer be the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability.