Closing the net on illegal fishing
The battle to protect fishermen and dwindling fish stocks has been supported by South East England Lib Dem MEP Catherine Bearder.
CBMEP
23 Nov 2011
National News
Time to act on proposals to curb executive pay – Newby
Commenting on the High Pay Commission's report on executive pay, High Pay Commissioner and Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Treasury Committee, Lord (Dick) Newby said:
23 Nov 2011
Clampdown on unfair bank charges welcome - Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrats
Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed government measures to clamp down on unexpected bank charges following a review of consumer credit and personal insolvency. Liberal Democrats in government led calls to end unfair bank charges and give consumers more choice. Measures to be implemented include: End introductory offers for store cards that tempt customers into expensive credit arrangements Ensure bank customers have the option of getting text or email alerts if they are close to going into the red The Coalition Government's response came from Liberal Democrat Business Minister Ed Davey and follows last year's Private Members Bill calling for an end to unfair bank charges by Co-chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Business Committee, Lorely Burt. Commenting, Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesman Cllr Michael Mullaney said: "The measures are a welcome step for consumers, they will give people more information, choice and power. "Liberal Democrats have always been at the foref
23 Nov 2011
Southeastern Olympic Timetable published
The Olympic train timetable for 2012 has been published by Southeastern and is available on their website at http://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/download/5296.2/mainline-4-olympic/
23 Nov 2011
Farron meets national cancer chief to press case for radiotherapy at Kendal
This morning South Lakes MP Tim Farron, met with the Government's National Clinical Director for Cancer and End of Life Care, Professor Sir Mike Richards, to discuss his campaign to bring a radiotherapy unit to Westmorland General Hospital. Tim was delighted with the outcome of the meeting which he said was "an important step towards winning our campaign for radiotherapy at Kendal."
23 Nov 2011
Kent Police update October 2011 - Cheriton and Morehall
Update for the month of October 2011, for the Cheriton & Morehall areas.
23 Nov 2011