Britain must have its say on the 'final deal'
"Liberal Democrats are clear, we demand a vote of the people on the final deal and without that we will not vote for Article 50", says Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron MP.
24 Jan 2017
National News
Parliament, not Tory Prime Minister, must trigger Article 50 to leave EU, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today ruled that the process to leave the European Union can only be started by an Act of Parliament. Welcoming the judgement, by a vote of 8-3, Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron MP has demanded a vote by the people on the final deal that the Government manages to negotiate.
24 Jan 2017
Conservative Councillor responsible for green bin chaos should take responsibility
The announcement in December that Rugby Borough Council will reinstate the green bin service in January has been welcomed by Rugby Liberal Democrats, but the portfolio holder responsible for the time and money wasted on this matter should step down.
RLD
23 Jan 2017
Councillor Dale Keeling says beware of scam calls
Liberal Democrats Councillor for Eastlands Ward, Dale Keeling has warned local residents to be wary of telephone scam callers after he and relatives in Rugby had received scam calls from number 01612 269268. Cllr. Keeling missed the call but after ringing the number back to investigate, an automated voice stated the number was unknown. He then contacted Trading Standards. Warwickshire Trading Standards confirmed the number had a Manchester code but was likely to be made outside the UK. They advise never agree to purchase goods or services from cold callers, or arrange for those callers to visit your home. Other advice incudes: •Make a scam/rogue trader complaint to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506. • Follow Warwickshire Trading Standards Website Facebook Twitter for scam updates •Sign up to scam alerts at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/scams Commenting, Councillor Dale Keeling, said: "I'd like the public to be made aware of this number and consider those who may have vulne
RLD
23 Jan 2017
HOW MANY BUREAUCRATS DOES IT TAKE TO MOVE ONE DEAD SHEEP?
Heather has hit out at the time it has taken for agencies charged with the welfare of the public and the environment to remove a single dead sheep from a watercourse near Worthen.
23 Jan 2017
Lib Dems launch petition against 15% Tory council tax increase
Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have today launched a petition against the 15% increase in council tax being proposed by the Conservative administration, the largest in the country and 9 times the rate of inflation.
23 Jan 2017