Lib Dems in Woking challenge local Conservatives on economy
LIBERAL Democrats in Woking have thrown down the gauntlet to the Conservatives on the eve of their conference by demanding answers to questions about the economy.
27 Sep 2008
National News
Support the Gurkhas
It's an ongoing disgrace: Gurkhas who retired from the British Army after 1997 can automatically stay in the UK, but those who retired earlier must apply, and many have been refused and face deportation. Pension rights for years served by Gurkhas before 1997 count at only around a quarter of the level of years served after that time. Now the high court has backed the Gurkhas campaign the government must not only give all retired Gurkhas the right to live in this country, but must give all Gurkhas a full British army pension when they retire.
26 Sep 2008
LIB DEMS CLAIM VICTORY ON STUDENT HOUSING POLICY AFTER LABOUR FINALLY AGREE TO DEMANDS
A senior Lib Dem campaigner has welcomed an announcement that Housing Minister Caroline Flint is to introduce new proposals to address "studentification" in university towns such as Newcastle in a new Housing Green Paper - but has expressed regret that the move has taken so long.
26 Sep 2008
COUNCIL TENANTS FACE 60% TORY HIKE IN ENERGY CHARGES
Heating and electricity charges to council tenants are to increase by a whopping 60% from 24 November to balance a council budget!
26 Sep 2008
Ambulance Service staffing levels undermines acute services review
Local MP Tim Farron has obtained information from the North West Ambulance Service under the Freedom of Information Act which shows huge holes in paramedic provision in the South Lakes.
26 Sep 2008
No Choice but Change for Britain's defence policy
Sir Menzies Campbell MP, marks his return to front-line politics with the publication of report into the state of the 'military covenant' and Britain's defence policy. The report, commissioned by Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg, sets out the tough choices required if the 'military covenant' is to be honoured.
26 Sep 2008