Five point action plan to tackle tax credit
The Liberal Democrats are calling for a five point action plan to tackle tax credit
31 May 2006
National News
Tax credit system still failing families
Responding to new figures on tax credit payments released today by the Treasury, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, David Laws MP described the administration of tax credits as "a system in crisis, still failing hundreds of thousands of families" and called for the minister responsible, Paymaster General Dawn Primarolo, to be sacked.
31 May 2006
Leicester To Defend It's East Midlands in Bloom Title
Work is now under way to ensure the city is awash with floral displays and ready to defend its East Midlands in Bloom title.
31 May 2006
Sir Menzies Campbell makes the fight against crime a "priority for my leadership"
The recent speech by Sir Menzies Campbell making the fight against crime a priority for his leadership of the Liberal Democrats has been today (Wednesday 31st May) praised by LibDem Strathmartine Ward Councillor Helen Dick.
31 May 2006
TAX CREDITS MINISTER SHOULD FACE AXE AFTER FAILING FAMILIES
Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, David Laws MP and local MP Paul Holmes, have today called for the replacement of the minister responsible for tax credits, Dawn Primarolo, and urgent action to address the failing system.
31 May 2006
MP's thoughts are with friends and family
Speaking after Saturday's stabbing incident on a train travelling through his Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency, local MP Tim Farron said:
30 May 2006