Conservatives Social Care Plans Out of Touch
Commenting on Tory proposals to provide free social care for everyone through a one off payment of £8,000, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman Cllr David Kendall said.
5 Oct 2009
National News
BOOKIES RECKON IT'S A TWO HORSE RACE
The Lib Dem campaign in Newcastle North has been boosted by the bookmakers by being quoted odds of 7/4 to pull off victory in the constituency in the forthcoming General Election.
5 Oct 2009
Extra funding for bee health research 'step in right direction'
DEFRA's pledge to give an extra £1 million to undertake more research into the health of bees has been welcomed by Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron as a "step in the right direction" for the survival of Britain's bee colonies.
5 Oct 2009
Farron welcomes electronic sheep tagging concessions but warns that sheep numbers will fall unless scheme is dropped
Concessions agreed on the electronic identification of sheep have been welcomed by Liberal Democrat Shadow Defra Secretary Tim Farron MP however, Mr Farron has warned that a significant percentage of the nation's sheep flock could still disappear if EU rules for compulsory electronic identification are introduced
5 Oct 2009
NEWCASTLE SECOND IN 'PRIDE' POLL
Newcastle has come second in a poll to find the city who's residents take the most pride in where they live.
5 Oct 2009
Heather Kidd Predicts Turmoil Amongst Tories After Irish EEC Vote
The Tories could be facing months of turmoil as they face major divisions over Europe after Ireland voted decisively in favour of the Lisbon treaty. Around two thirds voted Yes to the reform proposals and this means that the treaty is almost certainly going to become law. Many Tories want nothing to do with the EU and the vast majority of them want a referendum despite what their leader says but Heather said "There are many benefits of EU membership and they should be considered very seriously. Protecting British families from crime, the recession and climate change have major advantages if our country works with other EU countries."
5 Oct 2009