Iraq War - Campbell calls on Blair apologise
On the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, the Liberal Democrats released figures on the cost of the war both in terms of lives lost and resources:
20 Mar 2007
National News
Two more MPs back the campaign
Both of Stockport borough's Lib Dem MPs gave their eager backing to the Stop Homophobic Bullying campaign this weekend.
20 Mar 2007
Sign language is a surprise hit
Lots of kids learn languages like French, German or Spanish at school but, thanks to a TV show, a special sign language is becoming more popular. Makaton, a mix of spoken words and hand signals, is featured on CBeebies show "Something Special".
20 Mar 2007
London icon or 'bashed-up relic'?
Over 50 years since they appeared on London's streets, the Route masters are still running - but not everyone is delighted. The veteran vehicle with its curvy design and its open platform has been called "the last bus to be a proper bus". Many Londoners remember fondly how they used to hop on and off them and pull the string to ring the bell.
20 Mar 2007
Charles Kennedy MP Commends Chesterfield's Triumphs
Charles Kennedy MP was met by rapturous applause today at the Winding Wheel. The former Liberal Democrat leader came to launch Chesterfield Borough Council's new Manifesto with their vision for the next four years. Charles spoke on the Manifesto proposals along with Chesterfield MP Paul Holmes and Council Leader Ray Russell.
20 Mar 2007
Shadow Home Secretary to visit Wolverhampton
Nick Clegg MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, will be addressing the West Midlands Regional Conference to be held at St. Edmund's School on Compton Park on Saturday 24th March. In advance of his visit Mr Clegg has commented on the Lord Chancellor's views on the current sentencing rules and the 'whole life' tariffs. He said: "The Lord Chancellor is right to worry about the lack of public confidence in our criminal justice system. One of main reasons for this is the doublespeak used in sentencing. It is difficult for the public to understand that 'life sentences' now average 11 years in prison. 53 so-called 'lifers' sentenced in 2000 have already been released. We urgently need greater honesty in sentencing. Life should mean life only for those most serious offenders whom the courts believe should spend the rest of their days in prison."
19 Mar 2007