One of the most important topics discussed in Parliament this week has been the legislation to nationalise Northern Rock. This has been a long and tortuous process which has so far cost the taxpayer £100 billion in loans and millions in fees to lawyers and firms advising both the government and the two private consortiums that bid to run the bank.
Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Chesterfield was today due to address a public meeting Defending Public Services in Chesterfield, unfortunately owing to parliamentary votes on the Prevention of Terrorism Act and on emergency legislation to nationalise Northern Rock he is now unable to attend.
The Liberal Democrats today revealed figures showing that the declining value of the Winter Fuel Payment means it only just pays for a quarter of a pensioner's fuel bills.
A day care centre for disabled adults in Gwynedd is to close despite a protest by supporters. Canolfan Segontium in Caernarfon is attended by 24 adults, many with severe disabilities. Protestors said the care at the centre was exceptional and there was concern about what would happen to the people who used it if it closed.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Wednesday 20th February) gave its strong support to LibDem Leader Nick Clegg MP in challenging Prime Minister Gordon Brown to act against "scandalous profiteering" by energy companies.
Urgent maintenance work to halt the deterioration of the historic Goldington Hall building on Goldington Green has moved a step closer following Liberal Democrat pressure. Bedford Borough Council's Planning Committee will decide on Monday whether to serve an Urgent Works Notice on the owners of the Grade II listed building, which is also known as the former Lincoln Arms public house.
