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
National News
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
Dundee Liberal Democrats support Green Week 2006
Dundee Liberal Democrat Councillor Helen Dick today (Tuesday 30th May) gave her support to Green Week 2006.
30 May 2006
Half-sacked Prescott is national laughing stock - Lib Dem Deputy Leader Vince Cable MP
Commenting on calls from Labour MPs for John Prescott to resign as Deputy Prime Minster, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable MP said: "John Prescott has become a national laughing stock. By only half-sacking the Deputy Prime Minster at the reshuffle, Tony Blair created this mess by not having the courage or conviction to finish the job. The fact that John Prescott is being paid large sums of money to do little or nothing adds to the general malaise surrounding this government and the feeling that ministers are incapable of tackling serious issues."
30 May 2006