Residents urged to write in to stop Phone Mast
Liberal Democrats in Burbage are urging residents to take part in a consultation about a planned phone mast.
17 Mar 2009
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DOUBLING OF TUITION FEES WOULD BE DISASTER FOR THOUSANDS OF NEWCASTLE STUDENTS, SAY LIB DEMS
Newcastle East Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman Greg Stone has expressed grave concerns over reports that university vice-chancellors are contemplating doubling the cost of tuition fees after the next General Election.
17 Mar 2009
BBC: Gurkhas demand government action
Shepway Gurkha Justice campaigners Lynne Beaumont and Dhan Gurung today joined former Gurkha soldiers who are fighting for the right to settle in the UK by seeking a High Court injunction to force the government to take action.
17 Mar 2009
Tories must make clear if they are joining homophobes in Europe
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Youth and Equality, Lynne Featherstone has written to William Hague to ask him to clarify if the Conservative Party intends to form an alliance with the Polish Law and Justice party in the European Parliament. Senior politicians from the Law and Justice party have made homophobic statements, as well as describing Barack Obama's election as marking 'the end of white man's civilisation'.
17 Mar 2009
MP takes evidence on the inquiry into care for people with dementia
Tim Farron is one of three MPs leading a national inquiry into the lack of adequate training for care home staff working with people with dementia. Speaking ahead of the first of two evidence sessions this afternoon examining the current standard of care available for dementia sufferers in the UK, Mr Farron has highlighted the importance of providing the highest level of care.
17 Mar 2009
50% drop in prosecutions for selling alcohol to children
Only 5 retailers in the West Mercia Police area were prosecuted for selling alcohol to children. The number of people being prosecuted for selling alcohol to children has dropped by 50% over the last year, while the numbers given a penalty notice have risen hugely, according to figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats.
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17 Mar 2009