Over 400 people with disabilities converged on Strasbourg this week from all over the European Union to engage in frank discussion about their empowerment and rights with Members of the European Parliament, as part of their fourth 'Freedom Ride'.
Nick Clegg claimed today that the Liberal Democrats were on course to replace Labour as the main progressive force in British politics.
Nick Clegg the Leader of the Liberal Democrats has launches 'The Liberal Moment'. The document, published by the think tank DEMOS outlines his thoughts on the future of progressive politics in Britain.
EVENTS AT THE PARTY CONFERENCE BOURNEMOUTH, 19-23 SEPTEMBER 2009 include; on Saturday, LDEG President Andrew Duff MEP will discuss liberal goals in the new parliament; on Sunday we ask the important question "Can pro-Europeans win elections?"; and on Tuesday our climate change event asks what can be achieved at Copenhagen. See details below -
Congratulating José Manuel Barroso on his re-election as Commission President today in Strasbourg, Andrew Duff MEP said that the need for urgent action was paramount. There are four top priorities for Mr Barroso: the ratification and implementation of the Lisbon treaty; the Copenhagen climate change talks; the reform of the financial system of the Union; and the reinforcement of the single market.
The Council has increased all of the budgets for locally-decided spending.