National News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Council Slow off the Mark over Swine Flu Info for Parents

A Liberal Democrat Councillor whose son's school was hit by the swine flu bug stepped in to ensure parents received vital information on the virus after finding that Bedford Borough Council had no procedure in place to do so. Putnoe Ward Cllr Sallyanne Smith said that she was surprised and disappointed that the Council had not thought to issue general information through schools about the risks to children and how they can protect themselves against the spread of the virus.

17 Jul 2009

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Homophobic 'Section 28' Lithuanian law breaches EU rights standards

Just as the Lib Dems were the only party to oppose the notorious Section 28 when it was introduced in the UK in 1988, the Liberal Democrats' sister party in Lithuania is leading the battle against a similar law being introduced there now. The Lithuanian Parliament, rejecting a Presidential veto, has confirmed a 'Law on the Protection of Minors against the Detrimental Effect of Public Information'. This bans the "propaganda of homosexuality and bisexuality' from schools and other youth facilities.

17 Jul 2009

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A princely way to protect rainforests

The Prince of Wales' Rainforests Project (PRP) has developed a proposal for emergency funding to help protect rainforests and to use incentives to encourage rainforest nations to continue to develop without the need for deforestation.

17 Jul 2009

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