Former Labour MP Terry Davies has attacked the Prime Minister's plans to further downgrade Human Rights. Mr. Davies who is now head of the Council of Europe said of Blair's it was false and dangerous to argue there was a conflict between human rights and national security.
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Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen has written to Secretary of State for Health after the controversial appointment of a Health Boss. Businessman John Jesky has been given the permanent role of Chairman of the Pennine Acute Trust. He has been doing the job in a temporary capacity for 6 months, this initial appointment was met with scepticism by North-West MP's.
Rochdale Liberal Democrats finally have control of Rochdale Council - ending a year of a Tory / Labour Coalition. One Councillor was determined not to miss the event. Councillor Christine Akram, who gained her Smallbridge and Firgrove seat 2 weeks ago had a QUADRUPLE heart by-pass operation the week before her first Council Meeting.
Paul Rowen MP for Rochdale joined the fight to save the phone box and has signed up to Early Day Motion 1839 which is campaigning to save public telephone boxes.
Dundee City Councillor for Tay Bridges Ward Cllr Fraser Macpherson has highlighted the complaints of many of his constituents in Dundee's West End about the extent of graffiti on "utilities' boxes" in the local area.