"Queen's Speech a lost opportunity" says Rowen
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has described today's Queen's speech as a 'lost opportunity,' as Gordon Brown set out his election battle lines.
23 Nov 2009
National News
Successful Annual Dinner in Calne
Liberal Democrats in North Wiltshire are in great heart following their annual fundraising dinner in Calne Town Hall this week (Saturday 21 November). Following an excellent meal prepared by local caterers Andrew and Frances Evans, they heard from the Prospective MP Mike Evemy and Graham Watson, MEP for the South West and Gibraltar. Mike talked about his plans to unseat James Gray at the forthcoming general election whilst Graham focused on recent events in Europe including Conservative MEPs leaving the centre-right mainstream and the appointments of the Council President and High Representative.
22 Nov 2009
David Bill hands over Council Group Leadership
Statement from Cllr David Bill: "Having taken the advice of doctors, I have come to the conclusion that the time has come to hand over the leadership of the Council and the Liberal Democrat group. It has been a great honour to serve in this capacity and I wish to thank everyone for their support over the years and indeed all the kind wishes I received during my recent illness. I will, of course, continue to play an active role as a member of both the County and Borough Councils and will do my best to continue to serve the people of the area."
22 Nov 2009
700,000 people trapped on benefits for more than 12 years - Webb
More than 700,000 adults of working age have been claiming benefits for as long as Labour has been in power, new figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats reveal. That is the same number of people as the adult populations of Liverpool, Manchester and Bristol combined.
22 Nov 2009
Lib Dems call for Shepway to webcast meetings
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Shepway Council to follow the example of other councils and make meetings available to watch on-line. Web-casting of meetings is increasingly common and low cost, and the Lib Dem motion seeks a partner company to make the meetings available at no or very low cost to local taxpayers.
22 Nov 2009
Lib Dems call for public choice in Shepway grants
Folkestone Councillor Tim Prater has put a motion to the forthcoming Shepway District Council meeting asking that in future, local residents get a say in where grants from the Council should go.
22 Nov 2009