National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Anger at yet another rail fare increase

Commuters from Rochdale faced a New Year surprise as Northern Rail hiked up their prices for the SECOND time in just four months. The increase, higher than the current rate of inflation will see hard pressed commuters hit in their pockets yet again. This means that there has been a TWENTY per cent increase in just a few short months. The fare rise will see fares increasing by 10 per cent from this month - with off-peak returns to Manchester rising by another 50p.

3 Jan 2017

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UK's ambassador to the EU Sir Ivan Rogers resigns

Slagged off by reckless EU Leavers. Neutral observers say his expertise and advice will be big miss in minimising harm to ordinary people from Brexit.

3 Jan 2017

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Council Tax Rise will not plug Care Cash Shortfall say Kent Lib Dems

Kent Liberal Democrats have revealed that the Government's plan to allow Kent County Council to raise council tax will only raise a small proportion of the council's social care budget - just 1.2%.

3 Jan 2017

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Lake District funding cut 'threat to tourism' - Farron

A 25% fall in funding for the Lake District National Park is a threat to Cumbria's tourist economy, according to local MP Tim Farron.

3 Jan 2017

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South Lakes set for multi-million affordable homes boost

Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that South Lakeland will benefit from over £2million of funds to help tackle the problems caused by high levels of second home ownership.

3 Jan 2017

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MP slams rail fare increases

A report released today shows that UK commuters pay up to 6 times more on rail fares than their European counterparts. Local MP Tim Farron has criticised train companies for the latest price increases, following the news that Virgin and Northern Rail have increased fares by 2.4% and 2.2% respectively.

3 Jan 2017

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