LIB DEMS GET READY FOR REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Liberal Democrats from across the North East are heading to Gateshead on Saturday for their annual spring conference.
24 Apr 2009
National News
Clegg: Government turning its back on brave Gurkhas
Reacting to the Government announcement on the number of Gurkhas that will be allowed to settle in the UK, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg asked "Are there any moral principles left in this hollowed-out Government?"
24 Apr 2009
Matthews fury at Government's Gurkha announcement
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary spokesman for Folkestone and Hythe, Neil Matthews, has said he feels "contempt for the Government" today following the Governments announcement that they will not extend citizenship rights to all ex-Gurkhas.
24 Apr 2009
Candidate speaks out on Pensions
The Parliamentary Candidate for the Liberal Democrats in Scarborough and Whitby spoke out on Wednesday about the unfairness in the British Pension system. Tania Exley-Moore was invited to speak at the Filey and Scarborough Older People's Forum, held at the Westborough Methodist Church.
24 Apr 2009
Vince Cable: Government efficiency savings mean a £3bn cut in health and education
Responding further to the Chancellor's budget yesterday, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said:"The Government has been desperate to claim it can make significant efficiency savings but without saying where."
24 Apr 2009
LIB DEM CHALLENGER CALLS FOR ANSWERS ON LSC SIXTH FORM CASH CRISIS
A senior Newcastle Liberal Democrat has called for a probe into Learning and Skills Council budgets for 16-19 year old education in the city.
24 Apr 2009
