National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Sign now: stop discrimination right across Europe

A new petition to convince the European Commission and Member States to bring forward a European anti-discrimination directive has been launched today by Lib Dem MEP Liz Lynne. Current EU anti-discrimination laws outlaw discrimination in the workplace on all grounds but only provide protection against discrimination in access to goods and services on the basis of gender and race while disability, age, sexual orientation and religion are excluded.

17 Apr 2008

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Unauthorised Encampment in Wootton Green Likely to be 'First of Many' Unless Action Taken Say Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats have warned that a traveller encampment that appeared at Berry Farm in Wootton Green will be the 'first of many' if the council does not take action to protect the site. Lib Dem Councillors have previously highlighted the need for a height restriction barrier at the Berry Farm car park to prevent such encampments, and are now stepping up their calls for immediate action. The Lib Dems have also criticised Bedford Borough Council for leaving the site for over a week before clearing up the mess left by the encampment.

17 Apr 2008

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Six months into financial crisis Chancellor starting to admit problems

Chancellor Alistair Darling has said the Government needs to "sharpen ourselves up" and deliver a "clear message of what we are about". Mr Darling is the most senior minister to acknowledge concerns about the Government's performance.

17 Apr 2008

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Over 10,000 households in Wolverhampton South West could be at risk of defaulting on mortgage payments

Over 10,000 households in Wolverhampton South West could be at risk of defaulting on mortgage payments and losing their home, according to an analysis conducted by The Spectator magazine.

17 Apr 2008

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Chilham Road Residents Meeting with Commercial Concerns

Commercial Concerns Ltd have arranged a meeting in All Soul's Church Hall at 6.45pm on Monday 21st April 2008 to discuss the potential redevelopment of Chilham Road, Cheriton. All interested residents are encouraged to attend.

17 Apr 2008

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Cuts in jobs and public services, thanks to the SNP

Dundee LibDems say SNP government's "efficiency" plans in meltdown and will lead to job cuts

Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Wednesday 16th April) condemned the SNP government's 'ill thought out' efficiency plans, saying they will lead to serious public sector job cuts.

16 Apr 2008

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Sign now: stop discrimination right across Europe

Unauthorised Encampment in Wootton Green Likely to be 'First of Many' Unless Action Taken Say Lib Dems

Six months into financial crisis Chancellor starting to admit problems

Over 10,000 households in Wolverhampton South West could be at risk of defaulting on mortgage payments

Chilham Road Residents Meeting with Commercial Concerns

Dundee LibDems say SNP government's "efficiency" plans in meltdown and will lead to job cuts

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