The Liberal Democrats - Cut Crime: 10,000 more police means a longer arm for the law
10,000 more police officers on the beat would lead to more than 90,000 more arrests each year, according to research by the...
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15 Sep 2009
National News
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Tackling The Financial Crisis: A recovery Plan For The U.K.
Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable has launched a pamphlet published by the independent think tank Reform setting out proposals for tackling the fiscal crisis. In this pamphlet, he argues that there should be no "ring fenced" areas of spending and that all existing spending should be justified.
15 Sep 2009
Ladbrokes name Dave Hodgson as the challenger to the Conservatives in Bedford
Bookmaker Ladbrokes have named Dave Hodgson as a 2/1 chance for beating the Conservatives in the Bedford Mayoral election due to be held on 15th October, with the Labour candidate out of the race on 10/1.
15 Sep 2009
Heather Kidd calls for action on Worthen flooding problems
Shropshire Council will meet with South Shropshire Housing Association and the Environment Agency, along with Cllr Heather Kidd and members of the local action group on 9th October to discuss the recurring flooding issue in Worthen.
15 Sep 2009
Liz Lynne MEP praises BBC for programme highlighting the hidden horror of domestic violence against men
Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat Euro MP Liz Lynne has praised BBC Radio WM's Ed Doolan show for a programme highlighting domestic violence suffered by men.
15 Sep 2009
Rowen Helps Students Start New Term
Rochdale's MP Paul Rowen has taken action to make sure that six children from Rochdale gained their places at Haslingden High School in Rossendale after Lancashire County Council performed a dramatic u-turned over the summer to try and deny the children a place at the high school.
15 Sep 2009