Farron launches bid to save wheels-2-work scheme
MP Tim Farron is calling on the North West Development Agency (NWDA) to provide urgent financial support for the 'Wheels2Work' scheme before it is forced to go out of business.
9 Mar 2009
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One colourful stall!
You couldn't miss the DELGA stall at Lib Dem conference in Harrogate, bedecked in rainbow and bi colours. Our thanks to everyone who dropped by to say hello, joined in our policy consultation, took badges, flyers or sexual equality campaign packs - and especially everyone who joined or renewed!
9 Mar 2009
Liberal Democrats back plans for 20 hours of free childcare
The Liberal Democrat Spring Conference at the weekend backed plans to give all families 20 hours of free, high quality childcare as well as allowing fathers to take up to one year of paternity leave.
9 Mar 2009
PREVENTION AND EDUCATION ARE THE KEY TO FIRE SAFETY
Having a phone in your bedroom, turning your TV off at the switch and making sure all doors are closed before going to bed at night - all measures that could save your life if a fire starts in your home.
9 Mar 2009
"Save Our Pubs," says Rochdale MP
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen is stepping up the pressure on the government after figures recently released showed that 16 pubs across Rochdale have been forced into closure since June 2005. The figures also indicated that an average of 35 pubs a week across Britain are currently closing their doors to the community.
9 Mar 2009
LIB DEMS ARE THE ONLY PARTY TO CHALLENGE TUITION FEES, SAYS CHALLENGER
A senior Lib Dem councillor has welcomed the party's decision to reaffirm its long standing policy of scrapping tuition fees for university undergraduates at its Spring Conference in Harrogate.
9 Mar 2009