Local Liberal Democrat Close Shave for Charity
Colin Ross, the Chair of the Wolverhampton South West Liberal Democrats will have his beard cut throat razored off for charity at the end of November.
23 Nov 2009
National News
Home Office Forced To Plug £500m Gap In Police Pensions
The Home Office paid almost £500m to police forces to plug a gap in their pension funds last year, more than double the amount it paid just two years ago.
23 Nov 2009
Hung Parliament
In view of today's press reports about a balanced parliament, it is useful to provide the text of what Nick said on the Andrew Marr show on Sunday. As can be seen these comments do not indicate any preference between the other two parties in the event of no party having an overall majority.
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23 Nov 2009
Heather Kidd Reminds Shropshire Small Business Of Shropshire Business Enterprise Fund Deadline
Heather Kidd reminded small businesses that they only have one more week to apply for a grant from the
23 Nov 2009
Transgender Day of Remembrance
This weekend, events around the country supported International Transgender Day of Remembrance, held on 20th November each year in memory of those killed due to hatred or prejudice against trans people. The organisers state that 143 people have died as a result of this violence, though it's likely that these crimes are under-reported.
23 Nov 2009
FARRON CALLS FOR NEW DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR KENDAL AND BETTER EARLY WARNING TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOOD DISASTER
Speaking after Secretary of State Hilary Benn today delivered his statement on the unprecedented floods in Cumbria in the House of Commons, Mr Farron praised the efforts of the emergency services as well as voluntary organisations, which as of yesterday afternoon had raised £140,000 for the flood relief fund. Mr Farron spoke in his capacity as local MP but also as Mr Benn's shadow as Environment Secretary
23 Nov 2009